
First Abu Dhabi Bank
AVP, Planning and Strategic Initiatives
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 13/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
29/09/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
13/11/2026
Job description
FAB's branch network is moving from transaction focused to digital and customer advisory focused, and much of the planning behind that shift runs through this position. Sitting within Distribution & Sales, the AVP also provides direct stakeholder support to the Head of Distribution & Sales. The Branch Transformation Plan, channel strategies and the aggregated change plan, including Employee Banking, all fall under your remit. Annual planning is a big piece, covering target allocation, balanced scorecards, incentives and campaigns. Cost optimisation initiatives run alongside, aligned to the Consumer Banking vision and strategy plan. FABWay Performance Framework and the D&S culture plan are yours to own and embed across every channel. Front-line upskilling comes through the Business Knowledge plan, using Training, Clinics, How to Guides, Campaign Support Tools, FAQs and Huddles. Be Your Best, the strategic programme for colleague engagement, sits with you too, together with the internal communications framework and business reviews. Candidates need 8 to 10 years in Banking, at least 5 in a similar role, with experience across planning, transformation, frontline sales and colleague engagement.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Deliver the Branch Transformation Plan in line with the Distribution & Sales BEST Strategy and Consumer Banking Strategy
- Lead optimisation initiatives that reduce costs and streamline the business
- Work with key stakeholders on projects that move the branch network from transaction focused to digital and customer advisory focused
- Develop transformation projects and channel strategies for Distribution & Sales, including Employee Banking
- Manage the aggregated change plan for Distribution & Sales
- Run the overall annual planning process, including target allocation, balanced scorecards, incentives and campaigns
- Own the FABWay Performance Framework and embed it as a way of working across all channels
- Upskill front-line teams through the Business Knowledge plan, using Training, Clinics, How to Guides, Campaign Support Tools, FAQs and Huddles
- Drive the Be Your Best strategic programme and colleague engagement plans
- Maintain an engaging internal communications framework and business review rhythm
- Promote the D&S culture plan across all teams
- Support the Head of Distribution & Sales directly on stakeholder matters
Experience & skills
- Hold a University Degree or Equivalent Qualification
- Bring a minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in Banking
- Demonstrate at least 5 years in a similar planning or strategic initiatives role
- Show experience in planning, transformation and change delivery
- Manage senior stakeholders across Distribution & Sales and Consumer Banking
- Understand frontline sales and colleague engagement practices
- Offer a Sales Diploma or certification (preferable)