First Abu Dhabi Bank

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in HR or a related discipline and at least 8 years of relevant banking experience, including 3 years in a managerial role, are required; the position is reserved for UAE Nationals. A master’s degree is advantageous, and CIPD or a related professional certification is preferred.

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION
The VP, Graduate Resourcing provides strategic leadership for the Bank’s
graduate resourcing agenda, aligned with Emiratization priorities and future
workforce requirements. The role leads and holds accountable the AVPs within
Graduate Resourcing, sets the strategic direction for their respective
portfolios, and provides executive oversight of graduate programs to ensure
effective governance, stakeholder alignment, delivery and sustainable talent
outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Own and lead the Graduate Resourcing strategy and operating plan, ensuring
alignment with Emiratization priorities, business workforce requirements and
the Bank’s broader people strategy.
* Provide strategic leadership, direction and oversight to the AVPs within
Graduate Resourcing, setting priorities, performance expectations and clear
accountabilities across their respective portfolios.
* Hold the AVPs accountable for effective delivery, ensuring alignment,
consistency and coordination across graduate attraction, assessment,
selection, university engagement, candidate management and program
activities.
* Provide executive oversight of the Bank’s graduate programs, ensuring
effective governance, delivery, stakeholder alignment and achievement of
intended program outcomes.
* Set the strategic direction for graduate attraction, assessment, selection,
placement and development, with operational execution managed through the
AVPs and their teams.
* Oversee program governance, performance, risks, issues and key milestones,
and resolve or escalate material matters where required.
* Ensure graduate programs respond to future workforce requirements and support
the effective placement, development, progression and retention of UAE
National graduate talent across the Bank.
* Partner with senior business and HR leaders to determine graduate demand,
agree intake priorities and secure appropriate roles, placements and
development opportunities for graduate cohorts.
* Build and maintain senior-level relationships with government entities,
universities, educational institutions and key external partners to
strengthen the UAE National graduate talent pipeline and the Bank’s employer
brand.
* Provide strategic oversight of Emiratization campaigns, career fairs,
university engagement and targeted attraction initiatives relevant to
graduate resourcing.
* Oversee the effectiveness of candidate assessment and selection approaches in
partnership with Talent Development and other relevant stakeholders.
* Review graduate resourcing and program performance through agreed metrics,
dashboards and management information, ensuring timely action on material
trends, risks and delivery gaps.
* Drive continuous improvement across Graduate Resourcing by strengthening
governance, candidate experience, program effectiveness, delivery standards
and stakeholder outcomes.
* Operate within Group policies, approved governance frameworks and the
delegated authority matrix, ensuring appropriate controls and decision-making
across the function.
* Any wellbeing activities involving physical activity must be aligned with the
Bank’s health and safety responsibilities.
* Function within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as
overall organisational and governance frameworks.
* Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related discipline.
* 8+ years’ relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 3 years of
managerial responsibility.
* This position is reserved for UAE Nationals.

Preferred / Beneficial

* A master’s degree is an advantage.
* Professional Certification in CIPD, or a related discipline is preferred.

About Us:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world’s
largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of
personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking,
investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation
drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals
with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to “Grow
Stronger.” We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense
of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be
delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development:

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the
future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash
the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting
your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to
support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values:

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values
each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver
leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career
progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and
banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and
dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.

Responsibilities

Lead the Bank’s graduate resourcing strategy and provide executive oversight of graduate programs, including governance, performance, risks, and delivery. Direct and hold AVPs accountable while partnering with business, HR, government, university, and other external stakeholders to attract, place, develop, and retain UAE National graduate talent.