Senior Manager Emiratization UAE National

Operating in the UAE for over 50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country, driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features and services.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list of The World’s Best Banks 2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Emiratization strategy and action plan, in consultation with senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the progress and performance of the Emiratization initiatives and programs, using quantitative and qualitative indicators and benchmarks.
• Identify and attract qualified and talented Emirati candidates, through various channels and platforms, such as career fairs, universities, social media, etc.
• Manage all career fair activities and university relationships
• Manage the graduate hiring plans including sourcing, assessment centers and internal business coordination on the placement of UAEN talent
• Source and maintain a solid pipeline of UAEN talent for future roles within the Bank
• Utilize job portals, internal talent pool searches and other channels for sourcing suitable candidates, including market research, competitor mapping, and effective networking. Applying appropriate evaluations and assessment tools to support successful hiring decisions
• Advocate and champion the Emiratization agenda within the Bank, and raise awareness and understanding of the benefits and value of Emiratization among all employees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders, such as government agencies, educational institutions, industry associations, etc., to support the Emiratization objectives and activities.
• Present at HRC/EXCO meetings on UAEN activities, statistics and current status against CB UAE targets
• Research and benchmark the best practices and trends in Emiratization, and propose innovative and creative solutions to improve the Emiratization outcomes and impact.
  
  

• Bachelors degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• MS office proficiency especially word, excel, spreadsheets etc
• HR professional qualification is desirable
  
  

• Minimum 6-8 years of work experience, banking sector is preferred
• Understanding of recruitment practices and UAEN CB UAE points methodology is advantageous
  
  

• Excellent communication skills - written and spoken English.
• Good report writing skills
• Computer literate with strong working knowledge of business software applications, particularly word/excel and spreadsheets
  
  

• Strong leadership qualities/Team Management
• Planning, Organizing & Decision Making
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Concern for quality and for developing subordinates.
• High Level of commitment in every aspect of work & CBD values