Emiratisation Manager (UAE National) | Dubai, UAE

Standard Chartered; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking an Emiratisation Manager to drive UAE National hiring and development. This role requires strategic oversight of Emiratisation initiatives and collaboration with HR and government bodies to enhance Emirati talent within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and extensive knowledge of UAE nationalisation policies. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Core bank funding for retirement savings

Medical and life insurance

Continuous learning culture

Wellbeing support programs

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the local talent market is crucial.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement is essential.
• Passion for developing national talent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track key Emiratisation metrics.
• Implement training and development programs for Emirati employees.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Lead campaigns to position the bank as an employer of choice.

Skills

Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

Program design and management skills

Data analysis and reporting skills

Project management expertise

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills

Strong knowledge of UAE nationalisation policies

Knowledge of UAE labour law

Job description

Emiratisation Manager (UAE National)

Standard Chartered Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary

We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Emiratisation Manager to lead our UAE National hiring and development agenda within the banking sector. This role is responsible for designing and executing Emiratisation programs that align with both regulatory requirements and our long-term talent strategy. The successful candidate will partner with business units, HR, and government stakeholders to attract, onboard, and grow high-potential Emirati talent across various banking functions.

The role also involves developing career pathways, managing key relationships with universities and government bodies (e.g., Central Bank, MOHRE, NAFIS), and ensuring compliance with nationalisation frameworks. A deep understanding of the local talent market, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for developing national talent are essential to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and tracking key Emiratisation metrics, including recruitment, retention, and development goals.
• Ensuring Emirati employees receive necessary training and resources to perform their duties effectively.
• Implementing and managing training and development programs specifically for Emirati employees.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
• End to end management of events.
• Get latest hiring updates on UAE national hiring.
• Support the Head of Emiratization in managing the department.
• Creating presentations and analysis on data.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders on workforce planning.
• Identify skill gaps and align Emiratisation efforts with future business needs across departments.
• Ensure regular tracking and reporting of Emiratisation progress, risks, and gaps to senior leadership.
• Lead campaigns and initiatives to position the bank as an employer of choice for Emirati talent.
• Drive retention and engagement of UAE National staff.

Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Program design and management skills.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.
• Project management expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint & presentations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective collaborator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of UAE nationalisation policies and frameworks
• Knowledge of UAE labour law and compliance requirements related to national hiring.

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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