Specialist HR External Relations Emiratized Role

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

FAB is seeking a dedicated professional to manage end-to-end CID security clearance processes for new hires and internal staff. You will engage with CID officials to maximize FAB governance, minimize turnaround times, and ensure compliance with submission standards.

You will advise on regulatory requirements, maintain key stakeholder relationships, and report on CID activities to senior HR leaders, ensuring timely, accurate clearance decisions in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CID security clearance process or equivalent government clearance workflows.
• Solid understanding of UAE laws and legislation on employment security clearance.
• Proven ability to influence at senior government levels to achieve positive outcomes.
• Excellent relationships with Abu Dhabi government entities and officials.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
• Proficient in MS Office and standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Review and process security clearance applications for FAB and subsidiaries.
• Coordinate with CID officials to ensure timely and compliant clearances.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for management on CID submissions.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to align on requirements and timelines.
• Advise on regulatory requirements and updates affecting CID clearances.
• Communicate outcomes and escalations to senior HR leadership.

Skills

CID liaison

Government relations

Regulatory knowledge (UAE)

Stakeholder communication

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).