Team Leader - Banking Operations

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 156,240 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression into senior management roles

Exposure to high-performance work environments

Collaborative and growth-focused culture

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank in Abu Dhabi, UAE is hiring a Team Leader for Banking Operations to supervise operational teams. This leadership role emphasizes ensuring compliance with banking standards while promoting a performance-driven culture.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 4-7 years of experience in banking operations, showcasing strong leadership and management skills.

Join a leading banking institution with opportunities for career progression and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of experience in banking operations or team supervision roles.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Good understanding of banking processes and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of assigned team ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor workload to maintain service standards and productivity.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members.

Skills

Team leadership and supervision expertise

Performance management and coaching skills

Operational process management

Compliance and risk awareness

Communication and stakeholder coordination

Analytical and decision-making abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Team Leader – Banking Operations

Job Snapshot: Role: Team Leader; Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE; Industry: Banking; Function: Management; Experience: 4-7 years; Job Type: Full-time.

Overview

Team Leader – Banking Operations role in Abu Dhabi, UAE within the Banking industry is a leadership opportunity focused on supervising operational teams, ensuring service efficiency, and maintaining compliance with banking standards. This role supports team performance, enhances operational workflows, and drives a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Job Details

Country: UAE; City: Abu Dhabi; Industry: Banking; Function: Management; Salary: 14000-20000; Gender: Any; Candidate Nationality: Any; Job Type: Full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of assigned team ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor workload to maintain service standards and productivity
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members
• Support development of team capabilities through structured guidance and knowledge sharing
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Promote organizational values, ethics, and a strong performance-driven culture
• Monitor team performance metrics and implement improvements where required
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth workflow and issue resolution
• Maintain high levels of customer service and operational quality standards

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• 4 to 7 years of experience in banking operations or team supervision roles
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Good understanding of banking processes and operational workflows
• Ability to motivate and develop team members
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Skills Set

• Team leadership and supervision expertise
• Performance management and coaching skills
• Operational process management
• Compliance and risk awareness
• Communication and stakeholder coordination
• Analytical and decision-making abilities

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead operational teams within a leading banking institution
• Exposure to high-performance work environments and leadership development
• Career progression into senior management roles
• Work in a collaborative and growth-focused culture

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the most established financial institutions in the region. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB delivers innovative financial solutions across corporate, retail, and investment banking while fostering a strong culture of performance and growth.