Senior HRBP Wholesale Banking

Job Title

Senior HR Business Partner - Wholesale Banking (UAE National)

Location

UAE

Reports to

Group Head of HR / Head of HR - Corporate & Investment Banking

Direct Reports

8-10 HR professionals

Role Purpose

The Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic advisor to the Wholesale Banking leadership team, driving the people agenda in alignment with business objectives. The role will lead a team of HR professionals and oversee the full spectrum of HR activities including talent management, organizational design, performance, culture, and Emiratisation. This individual will play a critical role in enabling business growth, enhancing leadership capability, and building a high-performance culture across Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and related Wholesale functions.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner closely with the Wholesale Banking CEO / Business Heads to define and execute the people strategy aligned to business goals
• Act as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives
• Drive HR involvement in key business decisions, ensuring people implications are considered at leadership level

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 8-10 HR professionals across multiple HR disciplines
• Build a high-performing HR team with strong business acumen and stakeholder management capability
• Ensure consistent delivery of HR services across the Wholesale Banking division

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Design and implement talent strategies including succession planning, leadership development, and high-potential identification
• Partner with senior leadership to build robust talent pipelines for critical roles
• Oversee performance management cycles and calibration processes

Organizational Design & Change

• Lead organizational design initiatives to ensure structures support business growth and efficiency
• Drive and support large-scale transformation and change management programs
• Advise on restructuring, role design, and capability building

Emiratisation & National Talent Development

• Champion Emiratisation strategy within Wholesale Banking
• Develop targeted initiatives to attract, retain, and develop UAE National talent
• Partner with government and internal stakeholders to meet regulatory and strategic Emiratisation goals

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, culture, and retention
• Act on employee feedback and engagement survey results to implement meaningful improvements
• Promote a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven culture

Compensation & Rewards

• Partner with Compensation & Benefits to ensure competitive and equitable reward structures
• Advise business leaders on compensation decisions, promotions, and retention strategies

HR Governance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Risk and Compliance teams on employee-related risk matters
• Maintain strong governance across HR processes

Key Requirements

• UAE National (mandatory)
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 12-18+ years of HR experience, with significant exposure to HR Business Partnering within banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of Wholesale Banking / Corporate & Investment Banking environments
• Proven experience managing and leading HR teams
• Demonstrated ability to operate at senior leadership / executive level
• Strong track record in organizational transformation, talent management, and stakeholder engagement

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Executive stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Leadership and team development
• Change management and transformation expertise
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Why Join

• Opportunity to partner with senior leadership in a critical business division
• High-impact role with visibility at executive level
• Lead and shape the people agenda for a major Wholesale Banking franchise
• Play a key role in advancing Emiratisation and national talent development