Emiratisation Specialist (UAE Nationals Only)

The Emiratization Engagement & Development Specialist is responsible for delivering structured engagement, development, and retention initiatives for UAE Nationals across Support Divisions. The role ensures disciplined execution of Emiratization programs through strong planning, stakeholder coordination, and rigorous documentation, translating strategy and learning plans into measurable outcomes.

• Lead UAE National development and knowledge transfer initiatives, including Let’s Create Bankers I & II, ensuring clear documentation and progress tracking.
• Drive participation in Digital and AI learning programs through proactive engagement, outreach, and follow‑up in partnership with L&D and people managers.
• Conduct structured one‑to‑one engagement sessions with UAE Nationals, identifying development gaps, workplace concerns, and retention risks.
• Manage UAE National exit interviews, providing timely insights, trend analysis, and follow‑through on retention actions.
• Own and deliver the Emiratization engagement calendar, including town halls, outreach initiatives, and events, with end‑to‑end accountability.
• Coordinate and manage external partnerships and MoUs with universities, government entities, and strategic partners.
• Maintain high standards of governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication, supporting KPIs, audits, and leadership updates.

• Proven experience in program, engagement, or talent development coordination.
• Strong planning, tracking, and documentation discipline.
• Confident stakeholder management across HR, business, and external partners.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to operate effectively in a matrix environment.

This role offers the opportunity to play a visible and impactful part in strengthening Emiratization outcomes through structured development, engagement, and partnership delivery within a leading financial institution.

EIB

Emirates Islamic was launched in 2004 to deliver the highest standards of banking services in line with Shari'a principles.

As one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, Emirates Islamic offers exciting career opportunities for highly motivated professionals and graduates. At Emirates Islamic, we believe that our Employees are our biggest asset and we continuously invest in Talent Management & Training and Development programmes to help them excel professionally and achieve success in their chosen career.

Emiratization is a key strategic objective at Emirates Islamic. We provide training to talented, young Emaratis under dedicated programmes that shape their ambition, passion & commitment and guide them to become the future leaders of the organization as well as the overall financial sector.

We are driven by our values of Innovation, Customer Service, Ambition & Ownership and are always looking for talent to add to our diverse work environment comprising of over 60 nationalities.