Open Banking Platform Lead & API Strategy Architect

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 420 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking a senior leader to define and execute the Open API and Open Banking strategy across the enterprise in the UAE. You will decompose legacy systems into modular APIs, foster third-party collaboration, and ensure compliance with Open Banking standards and regulators.

You will drive platform modernization, developer enablement, and cross functional alignment to accelerate digital transformation, delivering measurable business value through secure, scalable APIs that

Qualifications

• 12+ years overall experience in banking or financial services.
• 8+ years in related Open Banking or API programs.
• Deep understanding of Open Banking frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Proven track record in API analytics, usage tracking, and performance optimization.

Responsabilités

• Define and lead strategic Open API vision across the enterprise.
• Drive platform modernization and developer enablement for APIs.
• Ensure APIs are secure, reusable, and align with enterprise standards.
• Manage API lifecycle, documentation, and developer portals.
• Collaborate with product, compliance, and architecture teams to align API strategies with business capabilities.
• Track KPIs on API performance, adoption, and risk metrics.
• Promote DevSecOps, CI/CD, and test automation across API lifecycle.

Connaissances

Open API strategy

OAuth2 security

API management platforms

RESTful API design

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Outils

Apigee

Kong

WSO2

Kubernetes

Cloud Native Services

Description du poste

First Abu Dhabi Bank is seeking a senior leader to define and execute the Open API and Open Banking strategy across the enterprise in the UAE. You will decompose legacy systems into modular APIs, foster third-party collaboration, and ensure compliance with Open Banking standards and regulators.

You will drive platform modernization, developer enablement, and cross functional alignment to accelerate digital transformation, delivering measurable business value through secure, scalable APIs that