Manager – Early Careers (UAEN Talent only)

Lead the design and continuous improvement of early-career and career-development programmes that build sustainable talent pipelines and prepare employees for current and future roles. The remit covers graduate, trainee, internship and emerging-talent journeys, alongside development support for employees changing roles, progressing internally or preparing for succession opportunities. The work connects learning, assessment and practical experience with workforce needs and Emiratisation priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and improve graduate, trainee, internship and emerging-talent programmes, building structured learning journeys from onboarding through the first three years of employment.
• Manage career-transition and internal-mobility pathways for lateral moves, promotions, accelerated development and succession populations so employees can become role-ready.
• Apply the competency framework to learning plans, readiness assessments, development interventions and career pathways, keeping them aligned with organisational capability needs.
• Coordinate rotations, stretch assignments, mentoring, coaching and action-learning opportunities that broaden organisational exposure and strengthen practical capability.
• Monitor programme completion, retention, mobility, readiness and capability measures; prepare reports and recommend improvements to programme quality and talent-pipeline effectiveness.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Organisational Development or Career Development, preferably in banking, financial services or a large complex organisation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Experience designing competency-based development programmes and managing early-career or employee-development initiatives.
• This vacancy is intended for UAE national talent.

Skills and Competencies

Relevant skills include Early Careers Programme Management, Career Pathing, Competency Frameworks, Learning Journey Design, Talent Analytics, Coaching and Mentoring, Stakeholder Management.

Employment Details

Full-time position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Role Expectations

Strong performance means programmes are well governed, development milestones are clear, assessment outcomes are useful, and participants progress toward measurable role-readiness and career goals. The manager should be comfortable translating people data into practical recommendations and working with talent, learning and business stakeholders. Clear documentation and regular stakeholder communication help maintain accountability, support smooth handovers and ensure decisions are understood by relevant teams.