160 Branch Managers jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Posted On 18 Oct, 2024

Type: Permanent

Job Category: Retail Banking

Job Purpose:
To effectively manage and lead a bank branch, adhering to SIB policies and guidelines, and ensuring that target achievement, business development and high customer focus are maintained as per the strategic plan set for the Branch, the Area and the Retail Banking function as a whole.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Development of Business:
   Identifies opportunities and actively pursues them to use appropriately in developing the Business. Promotes Branch quality services to gain maximum market share to maximize profitability.
2. Follow-up On Daily Reports:
   Reviews reports related to overdraft, dormant accounts, daily assets & liabilities, profit & loss accounts, suspense accounts, etc. Reviews financial sheets from previous day’s operations and attends to unusual situations such as overdraft, facilities, etc. granted to customers and reports accordingly.
3. People Management:
   Supervises the performance of employees in their daily operations, providing support and guidance.
4. Performance Monitoring:
   Reviews internal reports, performance against established targets, comments and provides guidance and support for further action as applicable. Generates commitments & builds a reliable team, providing guidance & support with constructive feedback.

Exercises financial responsibilities at the level established by Management for this position. Works according to established procedures within the policy of the bank. Makes own decisions for matters within the scope of the position and refers major decisions and recommendations to higher levels of supervision for further discussion, approval and handling.

Key Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of the complete range of banking products and services.
• Over 5 years of experience in governance within the financial sector, with a strong record of consistent performance and achievements.
• Understanding of all banking operations, Islamic Banking products, policies, CBUAE regulations and compliance.
• Deep understanding of the Consumer Protection Regulation and its associated standards.
• Solid grasp of both local and international regulatory frameworks.

Language:

• Good communication skills both oral and written in English (Arabic is an advantage).

We are seeking a qualified and passionate individual to join our academic team as a Business Management Faculty member at a leading educational institution in Ras Al Khaimah. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in business management theory, practical experience, and a commitment to teaching excellence. As a faculty member, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality education, mentoring students, and contributing to the development of the department.

• Teaching & Learning
  • Deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and tutorials in Business Management subjects.
  • Develop and update course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments.
  • Provide academic guidance and support to students.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation.
  • Utilize modern teaching methodologies and educational technologies to enhance student learning experiences.
• Curriculum Development
  • Contribute to the design and development of business management curricula and programs.
  • Ensure that course content aligns with industry trends and academic standards.
  • Review and assess the effectiveness of existing courses and recommend improvements.
• Student Support
  • Provide academic advising to students, including career counseling, and mentoring.
  • Assist students in their research projects, internships, and practical assignments.
  • Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Research & Professional Development
  • Engage in research activities within the field of Business Management.
  • Publish research findings in academic journals and present at conferences.
  • Stay updated with the latest developments in business management theory and practice.
  • Participate in workshops, conferences, and other professional development activities.
• Administrative Duties
  • Contribute to department meetings and assist with administrative tasks as required.
  • Engage in student assessment activities (exams, quizzes, assignments, and projects).
  • Ensure compliance with institutional policies and academic standards.

• Education : Ph.D. in Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field. A higher degree is preferred.
• Experience : Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience in Business Management or a related field at the university or college level. Industry experience in business management is an advantage.
• Skills : Strong knowledge of business management theories, concepts, and practices; Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; Ability to engage and motivate students through innovative teaching methods; Proficiency in the use of learning management systems (LMS) and educational technologies; Research experience and a track record of academic publications is desirable.
• Personal Attributes : Passionate about education and student success; Collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong sense of academic integrity; Strong organizational and time-management skills; Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment.

This role holder is responsible to monitor all branch/Direct-Sales/ business activities and performance ensure that all activities are aligned with SOPs banks standards and regulatory requirements and also in line with overall plans and strategy. This role holder is also responsible to work on solutions for any identified lapses gaps and new requirements.

Revenues/ Budget:

Monitoring the overall yearly BSC KPIS

Monitoring revenue

Monitoring Business Acquisition

Cost Efficiency

NPS

Direct Reports:

FAB Islamic Finance

Islamic Portfolio

Business Planning & Support - Islamic

Strategic Contribution

• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into department business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies.
• Create and implement companys strategies and action plans that incorporate key actions that work to set KPIs for the business and the organization

People Management

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills portraying an ability to move and inspire a large group in a unified direction and vision.
• Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the departments staff by setting of individual objectives managing performance developing and motivating staff to maximize sectional performance.
• Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned department collaborating with technical/discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.
• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned department to foster a value driven culture within the company.

Budgeting and business Planning

• Manage the preparation and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.

Policies Systems Processes & Procedures

• Manage and ensure effective implementation of approved functional policies procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements fulfilled while delivering a quality cost-effective service.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems processes and practices considering global standards productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Reporting

• Demonstrate high proficiency in reporting tools and platforms which are necessary for the creating both visually and verbally engaging reports and presentations for the management.
• Ensure that all unit reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet FAB Islamic and FAB Group requirements policies and quality standards.
• Utilize analytics tools and work with the business management support team in undertaking detailed analyses of business performance for the purpose of reporting sales strategy successes weaknesses and opportunities.

Specific Accountability

• Develop strategic outlook and plan for the business in conjunction with the CEO Branch Distribution/Sales/Product Heads
• Emphasis on business process performance using the analysis monitoring reporting and optimization of business processes and business activities
• Collecting monitoring and reporting relevant data used to analyse business performance in high professional and presentable business dashboards
• Monitor efficiency productivity business continuity and evaluate the resource requirements across and recommend the required correction actions
• Identify benchmarks of performance qualitative & quantitative (Balanced Scorecard) in conjunction with the Group Strategy Planning Department and all companys department
• On-going review of internal controls procedures SOPs and services for corrections and enhancements in cooperation with the relevant departments
• Play a focal role with regard to communicate with Business Lines and other support functions within the Group & the Finance Company (In collaboration and agreement with all counterparts.)
• Review streamline if necessary and sign off any new product service or processes intended to be introduced
• Work closely with the Finance Department of the company and Group Finance in all business aspects like budget preparation reporting platforms and all regulatory limits related to business exposure etc
• Support reengineer centralize and/or automate branch processes to better fit the smart branch concept. Work with all stakeholders towards smooth & controlled transition. Implement and monitor the E2E changes measure the impact and fine tune as and if required
• Involve in high level in audit Risk & Compliance Reviews & Ratings of the company
• Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organizational and governance frameworks.
• Authorized to take decisions as per the approved authorization matrix.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelors degree Finance

Minimum Experience

15 years relevant experience in the banking & Financial Institutions sector within a fast-paced and dynamic business environment with at least 5 years in similar positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in the Strategy / Business Planning function.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

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Are you a seasoned educator and business management expert seeking a challenging academic role? We are looking for an accomplished Business Management Faculty member to join our team at a leading educational institution in Ras Al Khaimah. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in business management theory, practical experience, and a commitment to teaching excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching and Learning:
• Deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and tutorials in Business Management subjects, utilizing modern teaching methodologies and educational technologies to enhance student learning experiences.
• Develop and update course materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments, ensuring they align with industry trends and academic standards.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation.
• Curriculum Development:
• Contribute to the design and development of business management curricula and programs, ensuring they meet academic standards and industry needs.
• Review and assess the effectiveness of existing courses and recommend improvements, staying updated with the latest developments in business management theory and practice.
• Student Support:
• Offer academic advising to students, including career counseling and mentoring, assisting them in their research projects, internships, and practical assignments.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback, ensuring students achieve their full potential.
• Research and Professional Development:
• Engage in research activities within the field of Business Management, publishing research findings in academic journals and presenting at conferences.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in business management theory and practice, participating in workshops, conferences, and other professional development activities.
• Administrative Duties:
• Contribute to department meetings and assist with administrative tasks as required, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and academic standards.
• Engage in student assessment activities, including exams, quizzes, assignments, and projects, ensuring academic integrity and fairness.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field; a higher degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience in Business Management or a related field at the university or college level; industry experience in business management is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of business management theories, concepts, and practices, excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage and motivate students through innovative teaching methods.
• Proficiency in the use of learning management systems (LMS) and educational technologies, research experience, and a track record of academic publications are desirable.

Join to apply for the VP- Business Management - Islamic - Emiratized Role at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) .

Looking to join the #1 bank in the UAE and one of the most prestigious in the region? We're seeking driven, skilled professionals ready to take on new challenges. Together, we can achieve our goals and make a lasting impact on our company and the industry.

This role involves monitoring branch, direct sales, and business activities to ensure alignment with SOPs, standards, and regulations. The role also includes developing solutions for identified gaps and implementing strategic initiatives.

• Monitor revenue, business acquisition, cost efficiency, and NPS.
• Manage direct reports including Islamic Finance, Islamic Portfolio, and Business Planning & Support teams.
• Ensure strategic alignment and cascading of objectives.
• Lead people management, including performance, development, and motivation.
• Oversee budgeting, policies, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports, analyze business performance, and develop dashboards.
• Develop strategic outlooks in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Ensure internal controls, streamline processes, and support automation initiatives.
• Coordinate with finance and support functions on budgets and regulatory limits.
• Participate in audits, risk, and compliance reviews.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in banking and financial institutions, with at least 5 years in managerial roles related to strategy or business planning.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Banking

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Business Operations Coordinator

The role of Business Operations Coordinator involves overseeing the management of business operations, ensuring efficient and accurate financial record-keeping, timely collections, and invoicing. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with various stakeholders.

• Monitor and regulate business assets across the UAE.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis on service rentals, usage charges, and billing processes.
• Identify and report misused or overused cases to the relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure timely payments to support business continuity.
• Oversee asset relocation and discontinuation, ensuring seamless closure of fixed line connections.
• Monitor SIM card billing and routine consumption supervision.
• Perform trend analysis on billing values, usage charges, and addons.
• Manage monthly deductions and oversee other MIS activities.
• Maintain an up-to-date asset register, track asset movements, and conduct periodic audits.

• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of billing processes and data validation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• SAP and ERP system expertise.

• 2–4 years of experience in business operations, finance, or asset management.

Join the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation.

We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry.

Job Purpose:

The position is focused on below mentioned key areas for ADGM locations:

(1) To support FAB ADGM SEO office on finalising and implementing the FAB ADGM strategy (3-5 years Business plan)

(2) Implement and monitor Governance; and

(3) Support Business Management activities / initiatives for FAB ADGM

In addition to that, work alongside the teams in all business management initiatives and requirements for the FAB ADGM, including working with UAE HO internal stakeholders and International locations where applicable. Also to work closely with senior leadership, drive strategic initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the business. The main purpose of the role is supporting the business through various projects, financial planning and budgeting, strategy analysis, development and review and execution in addition to communication and collaboration between various stakeholders including Product Groups, Group Audit, Group HR etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support on BAU activities in Business Management and help oversee daily operations within FAB ADGM
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement plans to drive growth and profitability for FAB ADGM
• Collaborate and work closely with cross functional departments to optimize processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Assist in the review and monitoring of the annual budgets, forecasts and financial targets for FAB ADGM
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management to communicate key insights and recommendations
• Manage the local FAB ADGM EXCO meetings, Agendas and minutes and tracks action points
• Support project management activities to ensure timely and successful completion of key projects
• Conduct market research where applicable and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities for business development
• Act as the point of contact on all strategic matters withinFAB ADGM for the enablement teams (e.g. Risk, Credit, Legal & Compliance, Internal Audit, Marketing & Communications, IT, HR, Operations, Finance)
• Act as a liaison between the ADGM, FAB ADGM and the HO in terms of referrals of ADGM entities
• Ensure all business units are cognizant of day to day business within the prescribed control framework to pre-empt operational risk, compliance and audit issues
• Establish, where applicable and required, appropriate SLAs
• Monitors and Tracks the IT requests for the branch
• Work closely with the SEO and the regulator on business related items where applicable

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Review and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Manage and ensure effective implementation of the functional and departmental policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Good knowledge of the Corporate & Investment banking sector, and FAB's products and business strategies and processes
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Financial Modeling, Data Analyses and Strategic thinking
• Proficiency in AI tools and other related software applications
• Project management and cross-functional delivery
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Leadership capability and team-oriented with highly developed problem-solving skills

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Investment Banking, consulting or financial services

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Self-Directed, Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to analyze and research information

(A) Build Business Momentum Client Product and Other Strategic Initiatives

Collaborate with Coverage and Product Heads in International to build a robust customer franchise;

support client activities (including account planning events marketing analytics) and business discussions necessary to deliver targets.

Collaborate with the Product Heads in International and HO locations to ensure that the Bank is able to provide customers with the full suite of FAB product offerings.

Collaborate with key business and functional heads across FAB International and HO to lead the development and implementation of international strategy and other strategic initiatives.

Prepare insights and updates that Head of International provide to Group EXCO and key stakeholders.

Provide communications support to Head of Business Management International: drafting emails reports memos presentations internal and external communications.

(B) Support International Business Management

Drive and manage initiatives cascaded from Head Office and Business Management to International (inclusive of Employee Engagement Client Surveys and Ad-Hoc events).

Contribute to annual budget setting monitor financial performance versus budget monitor projects / initiatives cost / revenue ratio and update Head of BM International on performance gaps with proposals on how to improve performance.

Review the budgets for key strategic projects and change management initiatives for international locations and to ensure budgets are effectively managed and monitored across teams in these locations.

Drive key work streams and leading the agenda with international members and ensuring timely follow-up.

Manage and deliver ad hoc key initiatives related to International. Plan and manage leadership team retreats developing objectives and agenda.

(C) Internal Collaboration & Liaison Lead for International Across Departments

Develop a close working relationship with key stakeholders across International business segments and enablement functions; act as the liaison between Departments on matters related to international strategy change management initiatives projects roll out performance against objectives and to enable effective implementation of the matrix structure.

Qualifications :

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Economics Finance or relevant discipline.
• 8 years of experience in similar capacity preferably with international experience
• Experience working in a matrix organisation structure
• Extensive budgeting forecasting and business planning experience involving interaction with senior management
• Knowledge of the banking sector and FABs products and business strategies

Skills:

• Ability to deal with people from different cultures and nationalities
• Aligned with Corporate values (Knowledgeable Adaptable Collaborative Enterprising Responsible)
• Ability to assimilate information quickly and transpose messages into executive reporting
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communications skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Good convincing and influencing skills
• A good team player collaborative adaptable and open-minded and proven ability to build trust with business
• Results driven

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

(A) Build Business Momentum Client Product and Other Strategic Initiatives

Collaborate with Coverage and Product Heads in International to build a robust customer franchise; support client activities (including account planning events marketing analytics) and business discussions necessary to deliver targets.

Collaborate with the Product Heads in International and HO locations to ensure that the Bank is able to provide customers with the full suite of FAB product offerings.

Collaborate with key business and functional heads across FAB International and HO to lead the development and implementation of International strategy and other strategic initiatives.

Prepare insights and updates that Head of International provide to Group EXCO and key stakeholders.

Provide communications support to Head of Business Management International: drafting emails reports memos presentations internal and external communications.

(B) Support International Business Management

Drive and manage initiatives cascaded from Head Office and Business Management to International (inclusive of Employee Engagement Client Surveys and Ad-Hoc events).

Contribute to annual budget setting monitor financial performance versus budget monitor projects / initiatives cost / revenue ratio and update Head of BM International on performance gaps with proposals on how to improve performance.

Review the budgets for key strategic projects and change management initiatives for International locations and to ensure budgets are effectively managed and monitored across teams in these locations.

Drive key work streams and leading the agenda with International members and ensuring timely follow-up.

Manage and deliver ad hoc key initiatives related to International. Plan and manage leadership team retreats developing objectives and agenda.

(C) Internal Collaboration & Liaison Lead for International Across Departments

Develop a close working relationship with key stakeholders across International business segments and enablement functions; act as the liaison between Departments on matters related to International strategy change management initiatives projects roll out performance against objectives and to enable effective implementation of the matrix structure.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Business Economics Finance or relevant discipline.
• 8 years of experience in similar capacity preferably with international experience
• Experience working in a matrix organisation structure
• Extensive budgeting forecasting and business planning experience involving interaction with senior management
• Knowledge of the banking sector and FABs products and business strategies

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time