Specialist HR External Relations

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in the UAE seeks a dedicated professional to review and manage security clearance applications end-to-end. The role requires handling CID processes, ensuring compliance with submission standards, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to support timely decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess strong relationships with Abu Dhabi government entities, fluency in English and Arabic, and proven ability to influence at the highest government levels.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English/Arabic language (spoken/written).
• Full understanding of all current UAE laws and legislation regarding security clearance for employment.
• Excellent relationships with Abu Dhabi government entities.

Responsibilities

• Process and review security clearance applications for FAB contractors and subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with CID officials to improve governance and turnaround time.
• Ensure documentation meets CID submission standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain status reports and records for management reporting on CID submissions.
• Communicate outcomes of CID security applications to senior HR leadership.

Skills

Relationship management

Government liaison

UAE law knowledge

Abu Dhabi government relations

Executive stakeholder communication

Bilingual English/Arabic

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION

This role is responsible for the effective and comprehensive review of all applications in relation to employment with the Bank. This includes the overall process end to end for of all security clearance cases, escalations, notification of possible risk factors and case closures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process complex and sensitive security clearance applications for new candidates on FAB contracts and subsidiary companies.
• Manage relationship with CID officials to maximise FAB’s competitive advantage in terms of prudent governance and turnaround time.
• Review all documentation related to applications, to ensure compliance to CID security clearance document submission standards.
• Create and maintain status reports and records of all applications sent to CID for management reporting on agreed Service Line Agreements with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all candidate and staff matters relating to security clearance are handled in a timely and efficient manner.
• Track and report on CID TAT and escalated clearance matters.
• Effective communication to senior HR leadership team on outcomes of sensitive CID security applications and any escalation cases.
• Provide guidance on documentation & regulatory requirements for CID security clearance, updating internal stakeholders on any changes and managing effective strategy to avoid delays to business unit requirements.
• Unique relationship management skills and approach with all relevant government entities to ensure positive and open dialogue in regard to FAB and CID security applications.
• Manage sensitive relationships with several government entities and authorities which requires security clearance due to strict regulations, and ability to influence at the highest level with government stakeholders for positive outcomes.
• Possess full understanding of all current UAE laws and legislation in regard to security clearance for employment.
• Provide proactive and excellent customer service to all internal/external stakeholders adhering to Service Level Agreements and standards.
• Functions 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.

Skills

• Unique relationship management skills and approach with all relevant government entities to ensure positive and open dialogue in regard to FAB and CID security applications.
• Ability to influence at the highest level with government stakeholders for positive outcomes.
• Full understanding of all current UAE laws and legislation in regard to security clearance for employment.
• Excellent relationships with Abu Dhabi government entities.
• Ability to conduct high level discussions with government representatives and network effectively.
• Knowledge of English/Arabic Language (spoken/written).
• Computer literate (MS Office).

About Us

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the worlds 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.