18 Banking Sector jobs in the United Arab Emirates

About the role

This role reports to the Head of Retail Lending, Personal Banking and serves as the product leader and P&L owner for personal loans, including microfinance and advance against salary for both expatriates and nationals. The Senior Vice President, Head of Product - Unsecured Lending, Retail Banking sets the long-term strategy and roadmap for unsecured lending, driving digital transformation, customer-centricity, and commercialization of lending journeys. The role is pivotal in balancing growth, risk, and experience to build a profitable, digital-first lending franchise.

• Define and own the long-term strategy and roadmap for unsecured lending.
• Champion digital transformation through automation, analytics, and seamless loan journeys.
• Lead product innovation with fast, personalized, and commercially viable propositions.
• Own the P&L for unsecured lending, optimizing pricing, credit limits, and pre-approved offers.
• Monitor and improve funnel performance, approval rates, and conversion metrics.
• Drive portfolio optimization through data-driven testing and strategic partnerships.
• Deliver transparent and customer-friendly lending journeys across all channels.
• Enhance retention and cross-sell through segmentation and personalized campaigns.
• Embed NPS as a core measure and reduce complaints through rapid resolution.
• Build and lead a high-performing team with expertise in lending, analytics, and risk.
• Inspire innovation and commercial focus across cross-functional squads.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Central Bank regulations and internal policies.
• Lead governance frameworks (RCSA, audits) and mitigate emerging risk

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in retail banking product management with direct P&L ownership.
• Proven success in digitizing loan journeys and embedding automation/analytics.
• Strong expertise in pricing, limits, pre-approvals, and fraud management.
• Knowledge of UAE lending regulations and experience with analytics teams.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic preferred

Antal Motor City is partnering with a fast-growing financial services leader in Dubai that is making significant investments in Generative AI and advanced data science. This is a unique chance to join a team at the forefront of AI-driven transformation in the region.

As a Data Scientist, you’ll work on high-impact initiatives such as fraud detection, credit risk, financial forecasting, and personalised digital services.

You’ll be applying deep learning, large language models and advanced analytics to solve some of the most pressing challenges in financial services.

• Design, build and deploy AI/ML models to address fraud, risk and forecasting.
• Collaborate with product, risk, and technology teams to translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.
• Research, test and optimise algorithms, including deep learning and LLMs.
• Present insights and recommendations directly to senior stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML models into production.
• Strong Python skills with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and machine learning techniques.
• (Preferred) Exposure to financial services or fintech environments.

• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of Generative AI in financial services.
• Large-scale projects with immediate, real-world business impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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Your Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long‑term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high‑performance/high reward culture – doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World‑class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

You will join a client service team to help clients build capabilities in delivery and execution, both during an active project and continuing after our consultants have shared their recommendations.

We will expect you to go the extra mile, delivering solutions that solve immediate problems and drive long‑term change. We will rely on your judgment and integrity to ensure our recommendations are effective and long‑lasting.

As you collaborate directly with clients, you will help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations.

By equipping them with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we’ve left, you will ensure the impact of our work endures. In doing so, you will uphold McKinsey’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the industries and communities we serve.

You will receive training on how to better structure ambiguous problems and take action to solve them as well as synthesize clear take‑aways from complex information into clear take‑aways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

You will work effectively with diverse teams to come up with the best solution and move people and organizations to act.

You will establish trust‑based relationships with clients to better‑serve their organizations, communicate effectively with all audiences including senior leaders and develop your leadership style, leveraging your own passions, strengths and personal values.

• Undergraduate degree in commerce, finance, business studies, operations, economics or a related field, with an outstanding academic record
• 2+ years of project delivery in consulting; preferably on the delivery of large‑scale projects in financial industries; international experience is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in Financial Services in at least one of the following areas: banking, insurance, wealth and asset management, public finance
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following key service offerings is a plus: organizational development (including org. design/set up, talent management, etc.), transformational delivery (implementing large transformational programs), and productivity and performance improvement
• Superior analytical problem solving and relationship building skills, including a demonstrated high level of client service commitment
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English and Arabic
• Willingness to travel

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: Multinational PR & Advertising Agency.

Job Summary: Identify and build opportunities from Organization’s existing strong client portfolio and to source and maximize the growing Financial Communications opportunities across the region.

Job Requirements:

1. 8+ years’ experience in the field of public relations and communications within financial communications.
2. Proven track record in managing and measuring communication effectiveness.
3. Experience in strategic communications, managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing, and forecasting.
4. Native-level written and spoken English, enabling strong content development skills, including experience drafting op-eds and quotes/statements for media. Arabic writing would be a bonus.
5. Lead and/or contribute to pitches and new business efforts focused on FinComm opportunities or integrated assignments.
6. Track record developing and executing successful communications strategies and programmes.
7. Possess strong leadership qualities and have in-depth experience effectively managing a group and helping employees grow.
8. Excellent project management skills including delegation of tasks.
9. Excellent understanding of social media, and ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple internal stakeholders, including strategic planning and creative.
10. Strong ability to lead and convert new business opportunities.
11. Experience managing finances, including budget development, management, resourcing, and forecasting.
12. Team player who is focused on developing a collaborative work ethic within account teams and is committed to ensuring an excellent work environment.
13. Excellent writing skills—both technical and creative/promotional proficiency.
14. Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

If you know of anyone who has these qualifications and is looking for a challenging career, please email:

Jeanette Jarjoura – Executive Search and Leadership Consultant

Delivery Lead - Financial Services (Dubai/Riyadh)

Experienced Professional - Management Consulting Full-time Hybrid Dubai, United Arab Emirates

We are an established, globally active management consulting company with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, UK, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and India. We are a valued partner to many of the world‘s largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our clients business.

• Responsible for assessing and analyzing the issues with the production environment.
• Provide optimized solutions to fix the issues and even automate the fixes.
• Identify potential bottlenecks in a system and propose improvements.
• Support multiple applications and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot production systems and self-learn new tools and technologies as per project requirements.
• Document and share knowledge of developed or maintained solutions.
• Experience with end-to-end project lifecycle and implementation.
• Independent thinker with a problem-solving attitude and strong work ethic.

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or relevant course.
• At least 10 years of related experience in managing technical delivery team (overall experience of at least 10 years).
• Track record in leading large teams (20+ people) across multiple projects running in parallel.
• Strong experience in the Banking industry (primarily Retail banking; additional experience on Wealth is preferred).
• Experience with communication to senior stakeholders / C-suite.
• Ability to deep-dive into the details of each project and help the team progress.
• Experience in operating and managing AWS environment.
• Ability to travel to Riyadh (at least 50% of the time, i.e. 2 weeks onsite and 2 weeks remote).
• Flexibility to work Sunday to Thursday (based on Saudi Arabia working days).
• Experience using a tool called Sumologic.
• Great excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Flexible working hours with part-time working models and hybrid options
• Attractive fringe benefits and salary structures in line with the market
• Modern and central office space with good public transport connections
• Can-do mentality and one-spirit culture
• Varied events and employee initiatives

• Resume
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• Qualifications (bachelor/ master diploma, etc.) with certificate of grades
• Motivation letter: Why Synpulse? Why you? Why this function?

Do you approach your tasks with commitment and enjoyment and are you convinced that teamwork achieves better results than working alone? Are you proactive and willing to go the extra mile for your clients? Are you motivated not only to design solutions but also to implement them? As a flexible and goal-oriented person, you will quickly assume entrepreneurial responsibility with us. Do you appreciate the spirit of a growing international company with Swiss roots and a strong corporate culture? Then we look forward to receiving your online application at synpulse.com

Our people are our most valuable asset. They drive our growth and anchor our success. They are experts, thought leaders, and trusted partners of our global clients. The Synpulse OneSpirit is reflected in our people and unrivaled culture of collaboration, inclusion, entrepreneurship, and fun. We are good corporate citizen in our communities and we celebrate success together with our Synpulse crypto token.

Senior Learning & Development Consultant

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Financial Services / Banking

Type: Full-time | On-site / Hybrid

Seniority: Senior-Level

In a world where the financial industry is transforming faster than ever — with digital disruption, fintech innovation, ESG mandates, and evolving regulatory frameworks — building future-ready talent is not a luxury, it's a necessity.

As a Senior Learning & Development Consultant , you won’t just deliver training. You'll architect transformation. This role is for someone who can blend modern L&D practices with financial sector intelligence , enabling teams to adapt, grow, and thrive.

• L&D Strategy & Execution

  • Design, implement, and evaluate end-to-end L&D frameworks aligned with organizational goals.

  • Introduce future-ready capability models , continuous learning pathways, and agile development approaches.

• Financial Sector-Focused Program Design

  • Build and deploy custom programs for banking, investment, risk, compliance, wealth management, and fintech teams.

  • Integrate technical, behavioral, and leadership learning interventions.

• Modern Tools & Methodologies

  • Drive adoption of digital learning platforms , gamification, blended learning, and microlearning.

  • Evaluate and implement AI-powered coaching, knowledge libraries, and real-time performance support.

• Stakeholder & Needs Analysis

  • Collaborate closely with senior business leaders and HR to identify skill gaps and training needs across the bank.

  • Translate business strategy into learning priorities.

• Measurement & ROI

  • Create metrics-based evaluation tools (Kirkpatrick Levels, ROE, ROI) to ensure L&D impact on performance and organizational growth.

• Mentorship & Culture Building

  • Serve as an internal coach and mentor to junior L&D team members.

  • Promote a culture of learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

• 8–12 years of L&D experience with at least 5 years in the financial services/banking environment.

• Proven experience designing high-impact programs for regulated, fast-paced, and high-compliance environments.

• Strong grasp of modern instructional design , adult learning theory, and digital L&D trends.

• Expertise in facilitating programs for middle and senior management , and working with high-potential staff.

• Knowledge of GCC labor markets , cultural nuances, and Emiratization is highly desirable.

• Excellent presentation, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.

• Fluent in English (Arabic is an advantage).

• Relevant certifications such as CIPD L5/L7, ATD, SHRM, or ICF coaching credentials are preferred.

• Work alongside visionary leaders and shape how learning drives innovation in the UAE’s financial ecosystem.

• Enjoy a strategic, visible, and high-impact role in a mission-driven institution.

• Be part of an L&D culture that values creativity, bold thinking , and measurable impact.

Be the force that shapes how finance professionals think, learn, and lead.

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About Salesforce

We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI+ Data +CRM. Leading with our core values, we help companies across every industry blaze new trails and connect with customers in a whole new way. And, we empower you to be a Trailblazer, too — driving your performance and career growth, charting new paths, and improving the state of the world. If you believe in business as the greatest platform for change and in companies doing well and doing good – you’ve come to the right place.

This role will be based in Saudi Arabia

Founded in 1999, Salesforce is the global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Companies of every size and industry are using Salesforce to transform their businesses using the latest technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, across Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, and more by connecting with customers in a whole new way. We harness technologies that can revolutionize companies, careers, and, hopefully, our world.Salesforce has been very proud to have been associated with the Middle East region for the last 15 years.

Salesforce has an established presence in Dubai which acts as the HQ for the region, with an office in Dubai Internet City and Cloud services located in Abu Dhabi, the commitment to our customers has been matched by the investments from the company, which enables a very strong growth trajectory. We are also establishing our legal entity in KSA, where this role will be based.

The position that has become available is for an Enterprise Account Executive in our Core Business Unit , helping our most strategic customers grow and excel with a Customer Experience that is unmatched in the industry.

This position will act as the lead Account Executive for the set of Accounts or Prospects in Saudi Arabia, working with a virtual team of Cloud Specialists, Solution Experts and Supporting colleagues, helping to set the vision and strategy to grow the revenue associated with the set of accounts on an annual basis.

This is the highest echelon of roles within Salesforce for Account Executives and as such a demonstrable track record, proven experience and leadership skills will be the defining factors in the successful candidate’s profile.

In addition, with technology ever changing, the ability to show considerable experience in being a thought leader in the field of Artificial Intelligence would be advantageous, as Salesforce takes first mover advantage in this highly competitive market place in the Middle East.This is an exciting time to be part of the Salesforce ecosystem, with its five core values: Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, Equality and Sustainability, Salesforce aims to be a force for good too. By making technology more accessible, we're helping create a future with greater opportunity and equality for all. This has taken our company to great heights, including being named one of the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" 2024 — 16 years in a row.

We believe everyone can be a Trailblazer. Join Salesforce and discover a future of new opportunities.About Role

To work in our Enterprise Business Sales team focussed on Salesforce’s existing and prospective clients in Saudi Arabia.

As Salesforce continues to accelerate its presence in region, this position will involve managing both existing customers and building new relationships with prospective clients

This position sits in the Core Sales team at Salesforce therefore, the ideal candidate would have proven credibility at managing large, virtual teams in support of the Vision and Strategy that they would create for their accounts.

• The successful candidate will act and lead as the most Senior AE in this regional Business Unit.

• Increase revenue spend across a set of new and existing customers while building the Salesforce presence in the local market.

• This role would be ideal for someone who has experience in Financial Services with a proven track record of software sales over the last 15 years,About Team

• This role sits in our Enterprise Business Sales unit which is the top tier of accounts within the company

• The role would be known as a Core Role as the selected candidate would own the Vision, Strategy and Stakeholder Management in each account, primarily responsible for Salesforce Core AI products, such as Sales CRM but also working with Sales Account Executives responsible for other Salesforce Cloud Solutions to ultimately drive towards one growth target.Preferred Qualifications

• University Graduate Calibre

• At least 15 years of successful, referenceable Sales Experience, preferably in Software Sales

• Knowledge and contacts within the Saudi Arabian market would be a competitive advantage

• Currently resides in the UAE or is willing for a relocation within 3 months

• Has a local driving licence

• Is fluent in English at a Business level, with Arabic preferable

• Has no restrictions to travel internationally.

This is a mix of a New Business and an Existing Business Role rather than one of solely managing existing accounts. The preferred candidate will have a proven track record in creating sales through excellent business development skills, territory planning, pipeline generation and the closing of significant Cloud software opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales in assigned territory for new market

• Introduce Salesforce offerings to new customers within assigned territory

• Communicate Salesforce value proposition to close sales

• May be responsible for additional responsibilities due to resource constraints

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• World class enablement and on-demand training - check outTrailhead.com for a sneak peek!

• Sandler Sales Training

• Week-long product bootcamp in Dublin, Ireland

• Fast Ramp mentorship program

• Weekly 1:1 coaching with your leadership

• Accelerated leadership development programs

• Exposure to executive thought leaders with a passion for living our valuesVolunteer Opportunities:

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Location: Dubai

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Date: 15 Oct 2025

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Languages: Arabic & English (Mandatory)
Experience: 12–15 years
Industry Focus: Banking, Insurance, and Financial Institutions

As a Senior Manager / Director in EY’s Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) team, you will help leading financial institutions navigate regulatory complexity, strengthen capital resilience, and modernize their risk management frameworks.

The role demands deep expertise across credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk — together with Basel III/IV, ICAAP, and IFRS 9 implementation — and the ability to lead large transformation programs that combine quantitative precision with strategic impact.

You will also have the opportunity to shape EY’s next-generation risk offerings through the use of AI, automation, and digital risk tools , while mentoring diverse teams and engaging directly with senior regulators and client executives.

• Lead complex risk transformation engagements covering credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk , regulatory capital, and stress testing.
• Design, calibrate, and validate risk models (PD, LGD, EAD) under Basel and IFRS 9.
• Develop and review ICAAP frameworks, capital planning, and stress testing programs for regulatory submission.
• Support clients in strengthening liquidity risk frameworks (LCR, NSFR, IRRBB) and aligning ALM practices with supervisory expectations.
• Advise on operational risk frameworks, RCSA design, loss data analytics, and capital quantification under Basel III/IV.
• Oversee engagement governance, ensuring delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and measurable impact.

• Build and manage senior client relationships, including C-suite and Board-level stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development through proposal leadership, solution design, and sector insights.
• Identify emerging client needs (ESG, climate risk, AI governance) and translate them into new service offerings.

• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and innovation.
• Develop EY’s intellectual capital through publications, client insights, and participation in industry forums.
• Promote cross-border collaboration with other EY member firms in Europe, APAC, and the GCC.

• Lead or contribute to fraud risk analytics using machine learning and anomaly detection.
• Design third-party risk management frameworks for outsourcing and fintech ecosystems.
• Apply AI/ML and automation in model governance, early-warning indicators, and risk reporting.
• Integrate digital, cyber, and resilience considerations into enterprise risk frameworks.

• Strong quantitative background and regulatory fluency across credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk domains.
• Deep understanding of Basel III/IV , IFRS 9 , and ICAAP/ILAAP requirements.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, or SQL for quantitative and stress-testing model development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging both technical and executive audiences.
• Strategic thinker with an ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business solutions.

• 12–15 years of experience in financial-services risk management, either in consulting or at a Tier-1 bank.
• Demonstrated success leading risk and capital-management transformation programs.
• Experience working directly with regulators (e.g., SAMA, CBUAE, QCB, EBA, APRA, PRA).
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

• Exposure to fraud, third-party, or digital-risk domains.
• International project experience across Europe, Australia, or APAC.
• Professional certifications such as FRM , CFA , or PRM .
• Experience leveraging AI/ML for predictive modelling, anomaly detection, or model monitoring.

An accomplished risk professional with quantitative depth, regulatory awareness, and leadership presence — someone who can bridge financial modelling with strategic advisory, and who thrives on helping clients build resilient and forward‑looking risk functions.

• A platform to lead risk transformation across the region’s most significant financial institutions.
• Access to EY’s global network of quantitative and regulatory experts.
• Opportunities to innovate with emerging technologies in risk and finance.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values intellectual curiosity and teamwork.

Join EY and help redefine how banks and financial institutions in the GCC manage risk — combining insight, regulation, and innovation to build a safer financial system.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

Overview

A leading financial services organisation undergoing strategic transformation.

• Lead and chair governance forums, reviewing solution designs and passing architectural verdicts.
• Take ownership of EA artefacts, maintain, promote, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Independently lead assigned projects and partner with stakeholders across business and technology.
• Ensure smooth operation of architecture forums and drive cross functional collaboration.
• Present complex architecture in simplified formats for business stakeholders.
• Engage with asset and wealth management platforms and understand treasury and finance functions.
• Contribute to AI capability development and practical application across business units.

• 7-10 years' experience in enterprise architecture, ideally within financial services.
• Strong consultancy background (e.g., Accenture or similar) with excellent articulation and presentation skills.
• Familiarity and understanding of finance and treasury operations.
• Comfortable with stakeholder engagement and simplifying complex concepts for business audiences.
• Experience in governance, solution design review, and architecture artefact management.
• Open to candidates with business architecture backgrounds.