Vice President of Learning and Development

Client of Aventus Global Talent; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Aventus Global Talent is seeking a Vice President - Learning & Development in Dubai to lead the holistic L&D strategy across the group. The role shapes technology-enabled learning, leadership development, and capability-building initiatives while partnering with senior stakeholders to identify needs and measure ROI.

The position requires 10+ years in L&D and a minimum bachelor’s degree, with banking/FS sector experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in L&D
• Bachelor's degree required
• Banking/FS sector experience preferred
• Proficient in designing L&D programmes from scratch

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic L&D strategy across business groups
• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver measurable impact
• Design technology-enabled learning solutions and content
• Oversee LMS and learning ecosystem across locations
• Lead L&D budget and calendar including regulatory training
• Manage external providers and learning consultants
• Build internal online content capabilities and digital learning
• Establish ROI evaluation and reporting for L&D
• Lead hiring for the L&D team

Skills

L&D strategy

stakeholder management

curriculum design

digital learning

AI-enabled learning

leadership development

ROI measurement

vendor management

content development

program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS

Job description

Vice President Learning amp Development Location Dubai Reporting to Head of Organisational Development UAEN Applicants only please - non negotiable Overview We are currently supporting a leading financial institution in the Dubai in the appointment of a Vice President - Learning amp Development This is a senior strategic role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation s holistic Learning amp Development agenda across the Group The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of innovative technology-enabled learning solutions leadership development programmes and capability-building initiatives while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to identify organisational needs and measure the impact and ROI of L amp D interventions

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic Learning amp Development strategy covering behavioural technical and leadership development needs across assigned business groups
• Act as a strategic L amp D partner to senior stakeholders taking end-to-end ownership of learning strategy delivery and measurable impact
• Design and implement innovative technology-enabled learning solutions and content across the organisation
• Lead and enhance structured learning programmes leadership development modules and broader people-development initiatives
• Oversee the organisation-wide Learning Management System and wider learning ecosystem across multiple locations
• Develop the annual L amp D strategy budget and learning calendar including mandatory and regulatory training requirements
• Lead the design and delivery of technical behavioural competency and soft-skills development programmes
• Manage relationships with external learning providers trainers consultants and other strategic L amp D partners
• Build internal online learning content capabilities and expand the organisation s digital learning offering
• Promote the use of digital AI-enabled and innovative learning technologies to enhance the employee experience
• Establish a strategic approach to learning effectiveness evaluation and ROI ensuring L amp D investment delivers measurable business value
• Lead and develop the L amp D team building capability across the function and supporting a high-performance culture
• Develop and maintain a network of Learning SMEs across the organisation ensuring consistently high standards of learning delivery
• Oversee learning operations and learning centre activities across multiple locations
• Provide senior management and relevant regulatory stakeholders with L amp D metrics completion data performance measures and effectiveness reporting
• Define and implement L amp D policies processes and governance frameworks across the organisation
• Partner with global L amp D teams to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to learning and development
• Support regulatory requirements relating to the Learning function and ensure appropriate operational risk management
• Design and deliver assessment and development centres and 360-degree assessment guidance where required
• Partner with Procurement Finance Legal and other internal functions to ensure effective governance and delivery of L amp D services
• Select and manage external training providers negotiate with vendors and support the appointment of learning consultants
• Lead hiring and selection activity for the L amp D team including role design and recruitment

10 years experience in L&D Minimum Bachelors degree minimum qualification Banking/FS sector experience required MUST be proficient in design and implementation of L&D programmes from scratch