AVP, Fraud Risk Management - PWB & PCBG

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi seeks an AVP to lead Fraud Risk Management across Personal, Business and Private Banking, embedding the Group Fraud Risk Framework. You will own identification, assessment, controls, testing and remediation across products and journeys, and report on fraud losses and risk events.

You will partner with Fraud Operations and Risk teams, drive remediation of control gaps, and foster a proactive fraud risk culture through governance and training initiatives across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Fraud Risk Management within banking or financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CFE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and embedding of the Fraud Risk Management Framework, policies, and control standards across Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Private Banking.
• Own fraud risk identification, assessment, control design, testing, monitoring, and remediation activities across products, channels, and customer journeys.
• Monitor fraud risk indicators, analyze emerging threats and trends, and implement corrective actions to mitigate fraud exposure.
• Partner with Fraud Operations and Risk teams by providing business input on fraud detection rules, scenarios, models, and customer impact assessments.
• Ensure timely reporting, recording, and analysis of fraud incidents, losses, recoveries, and fraud-related risk events.
• Support fraud investigations by facilitating evidence collection, coordinating with stakeholders, and driving remediation of identified control gaps.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments for new products, services, channels, campaigns, and business transformation initiatives prior to implementation.
• Drive fraud awareness, training, governance reporting, and stakeholder engagement while fostering a proactive fraud risk culture across the business.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Fraud trend identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management

CFE certification preferred

Job description

Job Title: AVP, Fraud Risk Management – PWB & PCBG

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Date Posted: 30 September 2026

Job Reference/ID: 2810

Job Description / Role:

Lead and execute fraud risk management across Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Private Banking as a First Line of Defence (1LoD). The role is responsible for embedding the Group Fraud Risk Framework, ensuring fraud risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, monitored, and reported while maintaining accountability for fraud controls, remediation, and fraud loss data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and embedding of the Fraud Risk Management Framework, policies, and control standards across Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Private Banking.
• Own fraud risk identification, assessment, control design, testing, monitoring, and remediation activities across products, channels, and customer journeys.
• Monitor fraud risk indicators, analyze emerging threats and trends, and implement corrective actions to mitigate fraud exposure.
• Partner with Fraud Operations and Risk teams by providing business input on fraud detection rules, scenarios, models, and customer impact assessments.
• Ensure timely reporting, recording, and analysis of fraud incidents, losses, recoveries, and fraud-related risk events.
• Support fraud investigations by facilitating evidence collection, coordinating with stakeholders, and driving remediation of identified control gaps.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments for new products, services, channels, campaigns, and business transformation initiatives prior to implementation.
• Drive fraud awareness, training, governance reporting, and stakeholder engagement while fostering a proactive fraud risk culture across the business.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of experience in Fraud Risk Management within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of retail, business, and private banking products, channels, and fraud risks.
• Experience in First Line or Second Line Fraud Risk functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in fraud controls, risk assessments, analytics, and remediation.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or a related field. Professional certification such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) preferred.

Skills Required:

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Identifying emerging fraud trends

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: UAE National (Emiratisation)

About the Company:

The largest bank in the United Arab Emirates by assets, formed in 2017 through the merger of National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank. Listed in Abu Dhabi, FAB serves retail, corporate, investment, and private banking clients through a network spanning the Gulf, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Company Industry: Banking

Closing Date: 16 October 2026