Senior Vice President - Business Process Re-engineering

RAKBANK; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RAKBANK in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Senior Vice President - Business Process Re-engineering to lead the bank’s transformation agenda across operations, risk, finance, and compliance. This role drives AI adoption, automation, Lean, and continuous improvement while delivering measurable value and governance.

The selected leader will collaborate with senior executives to shape the future operating model and ensure programs align with regulatory requirements and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Banking, Financial Services, Consulting, or Enterprise Transformation.
• Proven success leading large-scale transformation and operational excellence programs.
• Strong expertise in process reengineering, digital transformation, automation, AI, and continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of banking operations, risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Rakbank’s enterprise transformation strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives across banking operations, risk, finance, compliance, and support functions.
• Champion operational excellence through process simplification, Lean methodologies, automation, and AI-driven solutions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, scalability, cost efficiency, and customer outcomes.
• Establish transformation governance, performance metrics, and value realization frameworks.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to lead change management and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure transformation initiatives meet regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Transformation Management

Operations Excellence

AI & Automation

Lean Six Sigma

Change Management

Governance & Regulatory

Data-Driven Decisions

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

At Rakbank, we are committed to innovation, growth, and excellence. As the Senior Vice President - Business Process Re-engineering, you will lead the bank’s transformation agenda, driving operational excellence, process optimization, AI adoption, and intelligent automation to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and business performance.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Lead and execute Rakbank’s enterprise transformation strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives across banking operations, risk, finance, compliance, and support functions.
• Champion operational excellence through process simplification, Lean methodologies, automation, and AI-driven solutions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, scalability, cost efficiency, and customer outcomes.
• Establish transformation governance, performance metrics, and value realization frameworks.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to lead change management and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure transformation initiatives meet regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.

What Were Looking For:

• 15+ years of experience in Banking, Financial Services, Consulting, or Enterprise Transformation.
• Proven success leading large-scale transformation and operational excellence programs.
• Strong expertise in process reengineering, digital transformation, automation, AI, and continuous improvement.
• Deep understanding of banking operations, risk, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.

What You Should Have:

• Strategic Leadership & Transformation Management
• Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
• AI, Automation & Digital Transformation
• Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
• Governance, Risk & Regulatory Awareness
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Strong Communication & Executive Influencing Skills

Whats In It For You:

• Lead one of the UAE banking sector’s most significant transformation agendas.
• Drive innovation through AI, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and key decision-makers.
• Work in a collaborative, high-impact, and growth-focused environment.
• Shape the future operating model of one of the UAE’s leading banks.