VP, UAE National Graduate Resourcing & Emiratization

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi seeks a VP, Graduate Resourcing to lead the graduate resourcing agenda, aligned with Emiratization priorities and future workforce needs. The role guides AVPs, sets strategic direction for portfolios, and provides governance over graduate programs to ensure sustainable talent outcomes.

The incumbent will partner with senior business and HR leaders to determine demand, shape intake priorities, and secure roles for UAE National cohorts while strengthening

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related discipline.
• 8+ years’ relevant experience in the banking sector with at least 3 years of managerial responsibility.
• This position is reserved for UAE Nationals.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Graduate Resourcing strategy and operating plan, aligned with Emiratization priorities and the Bank’s broader people strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to AVPs within Graduate Resourcing, setting priorities and accountabilities.
• Ensure effective delivery across graduate attraction, assessment, selection, university engagement, candidate management and program activities.
• Provide executive oversight of the Bank’s graduate programs, governance, stakeholder alignment and program outcomes.
• Set strategic direction for graduate attraction, assessment, selection, placement and development, with execution managed by AVPs.
• Oversee program governance, performance, risks and milestones, elevating material matters as needed.
• Ensure UAE National graduate talent placement, development, progression and retention in alignment with workforce requirements.
• Partner with senior leaders to determine graduate demand, intake priorities and secure roles and opportunities for cohorts.
• Build senior-level relationships with government entities and universities to strengthen UAE National talent pipeline and brand.
• Provide oversight of Emiratization campaigns, career fairs, university engagement and targeted attraction initiatives.
• Oversee assessment and selection approaches in partnership with Talent Development and stakeholders.
• Review resourcing and program performance via dashboards and MI, acting on trends and gaps.
• Drive continuous improvement across Graduate Resourcing governance and candidate experience.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi seeks a VP, Graduate Resourcing to lead the graduate resourcing agenda, aligned with Emiratization priorities and future workforce needs. The role guides AVPs, sets strategic direction for portfolios, and provides governance over graduate programs to ensure sustainable talent outcomes.

The incumbent will partner with senior business and HR leaders to determine demand, shape intake priorities, and secure roles for UAE National cohorts while strengthening