A prestigious Abu Dhabi-based entity is seeking an accomplished Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition to lead its talent strategy and shape the future of its workforce. This is a rare opportunity to drive transformational hiring initiatives for a high-growth, high-impact organisation within the financial services sector.

This is a leadership role that demands vision, strategy, and execution. You will be responsible for designing and implementing innovative talent acquisition frameworks, elevating employer branding, and ensuring the organisation attracts and retains world-class talent. Working alongside senior executives, you will play a pivotal role in shaping hiring strategies that align with business objectives and market trends.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven track record in executive-level talent acquisition, ideally within financial services.
• Deep expertise in recruitment strategies, employer branding, and talent pipelining.
• The ability to lead, inspire, and transform hiring processes at scale.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives.
• A commercial mindset, understanding the impact of talent on business success.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary of 90,000 - 110,000 AED per month.
• A leadership role within a highly respected financial entity in Abu Dhabi.
• The chance to work at the intersection of innovation, growth, and excellence.
• The opportunity to define and execute talent strategies that make a lasting impact.

If you are a senior talent acquisition leader with financial services experience and a passion for shaping the future of hiring, this is your moment. Reach out to discuss this exceptional opportunity.

Skills

1. Executive Talent Acquisition Leadership – Proven ability to lead high-level recruitment strategies, particularly within financial services.
2. Strategic Workforce Planning – Expertise in forecasting hiring needs, talent pipelining, and workforce transformation initiatives.
3. Employer Branding & EVP Development – Experience in positioning an organisation as an employer of choice through innovative branding strategies.
4. Data-Driven Recruitment – Strong understanding of recruitment analytics, market intelligence, and the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making.
5. Stakeholder & C-Suite Engagement – Ability to partner with senior leadership, influencing and driving talent-related discussions at the executive level.
6. Global Talent Mapping & Market Intelligence – Experience in identifying and attracting world-class talent from local and international markets.
7. Technology-Driven Hiring – Knowledge of AI-driven recruitment tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and automation in talent acquisition.
8. Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy – A deep understanding of DEI best practices and the ability to implement inclusive hiring strategies.
9. Change Management & Organisational Transformation – Experience in restructuring recruitment teams, building agile hiring frameworks, and leading transformational initiatives.
10. Financial Services Domain Knowledge – Strong grasp of the financial sector, its regulatory landscape, and the nuances of hiring for banking, fintech, investment firms, and related sectors.

This role demands a visionary leader who can redefine talent acquisition at the highest leve.