First Abu Dhabi Bank
VP, Graduate Resourcing
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 08/12/2026
Job overview
Date posted
24/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
VP/Executive
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
08/12/2026
Job description
Graduate hiring at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) runs through a team of AVPs, each with their own portfolio, and this VP sits above them with full accountability for the Graduate Resourcing strategy and operating plan. Emiratization priorities shape almost every decision, from which programs run to how UAE National graduates are placed, developed, progressed and retained across the bank. Day-to-day execution stays with the AVPs and their teams, so your time goes on direction, performance expectations and executive oversight of graduate programs. Senior business and HR leaders rely on you to agree graduate demand, set intake priorities and secure placements for each cohort. Outside the bank, the role builds senior relationships with government entities, universities and educational institutions to strengthen the talent pipeline and FAB's employer brand. Emiratization campaigns, career fairs and university engagement also fall under your oversight. Metrics, dashboards and management information show where delivery is slipping, and acting on material trends, risks and gaps is part of the job. Applicant Tracking Systems, Candidate Relationship Management and talent assessment and selection are central to the work. This position is reserved for UAE Nationals with 8+ years in banking, including at least 3 years in a managerial role, and CIPD certification is preferred.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Own the Graduate Resourcing strategy and operating plan, aligned with Emiratization priorities, workforce requirements and the bank's people strategy
- Direct the AVPs within Graduate Resourcing, setting priorities, performance expectations and clear accountabilities for their portfolios
- Hold the AVPs accountable for consistent delivery across graduate attraction, assessment, selection, university engagement and candidate management
- Oversee the bank's graduate programs to ensure effective governance, stakeholder alignment and achievement of program outcomes
- Set the strategic direction for graduate attraction, assessment, selection, placement and development
- Manage program governance, performance, risks, issues and key milestones, resolving or escalating material matters
- Ensure graduate programs support the placement, development, progression and retention of UAE National graduate talent
- Partner with senior business and HR leaders to determine graduate demand, agree intake priorities and secure placements for each cohort
- Build senior relationships with government entities, universities and external partners to strengthen the UAE National talent pipeline and employer brand
- Steer Emiratization campaigns, career fairs, university engagement and targeted attraction initiatives
- Evaluate the effectiveness of candidate assessment and selection approaches with Talent Development
- Review graduate resourcing performance through metrics, dashboards and management information, acting on material trends and gaps
- Drive continuous improvement in governance, candidate experience, program effectiveness and delivery standards
- Operate within Group policies, governance frameworks and the approved delegated authority matrix
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related discipline
- Bring 8+ years of relevant experience in the banking sector
- Demonstrate at least 3 years of managerial responsibility
- Be a UAE National, as this position is reserved for UAE Nationals
- Show experience with Applicant Tracking Systems and Candidate Relationship Management
- Apply proven talent assessment, selection and talent pipelining methods
- Maintain senior relationships with universities, government entities and external partners
- Offer a master's degree (advantage)
- Possess CIPD or a related professional certification (preferred)