Head of Talent Acquisition - Financial Services
Posted date [2026-04-23]
(ID: 44370)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Snapshot
Role: Head of Talent Acquisition - Financial Services
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Human Resources
Experience: 12-15+ years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Head of Talent Acquisition - Financial Services hiring opportunity in Dubai, UAE within the Financial Services sector for senior HR and talent leaders with deep experience in regulated environments. Al-Futtaim Financial Services is seeking a strategic talent acquisition leader to build and deliver a future-ready hiring strategy, strengthen executive recruitment governance, and drive workforce planning across complex financial entities while supporting sustainable business growth and regulatory excellence.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Human Resources
Salary: 40000-60000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Head of Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading the end-to-end talent acquisition strategy for the Financial Services division, ensuring the organization attracts, hires, and retains high-impact talent across regulated business functions. This role acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, shaping workforce strategy, executive hiring governance, employer branding, and TA operating models while driving innovation, compliance, and hiring excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and execute a multi-year Talent Acquisition strategy aligned with financial services growth plans, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation goals
* Partner with HR and business leadership on workforce planning, succession pipelines, and capability mapping for critical and specialist roles
* Provide strategic market insights on talent availability, hiring risks, and recruitment feasibility to support leadership decisions
* Lead employer value proposition development and talent branding strategies for financial services talent segments
* Own executive and critical hiring processes including role scoping, search strategy, assessment frameworks, and governance standards
* Advise leadership on organizational design, role benchmarking, and external market positioning for senior appointments
* Ensure compliance and governance for regulated roles, including fit-and-proper requirements and internal policy alignment
* Design and continuously improve scalable TA operating models balancing internal capability and strategic external partnerships
* Drive AI adoption, automation, and advanced analytics to improve hiring quality, speed, and decision-making
* Build and lead a high-performing Talent Acquisition leadership team focused on strategic impact and operational excellence
* Develop future TA leaders while embedding a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
* Represent the organization externally within financial services talent markets and monitor trends across fintech, digital banking, and emerging skills
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
* Master’s degree or advanced HR and leadership certifications preferred
* Minimum 12 to 15+ years of Talent Acquisition experience with significant exposure to Financial Services or regulated industries
* Proven senior leadership experience managing enterprise-level hiring agendas and executive stakeholder relationships
* Strong background in designing TA strategies, operating models, and large-scale hiring transformations
* Deep understanding of executive hiring governance, workforce planning, and talent architecture
* Strong commercial awareness and market intelligence capabilities
* Excellent leadership presence with strong executive influence and decision-making ability
* High integrity with strong governance mindset and professional credibility
Skills Set
* Enterprise talent acquisition strategy
* Executive hiring governance
* Workforce planning and succession management
* Employer branding and EVP strategy
* Financial services recruitment
* Talent acquisition operating model design
* AI and recruitment automation
* Leadership and stakeholder management
* Data-driven hiring analytics
* Regulated role compliance and governance
Why Join Us
* Lead strategic talent acquisition for one of the UAE’s most respected financial services divisions
* Work directly with senior leadership and executive decision-makers across Al-Futtaim Financial Services
* Shape the hiring strategy for critical, regulated, and leadership roles across high-growth business units
* Drive transformation through innovation, AI adoption, and modern talent acquisition practices
* Access executive-level career progression and strong long-term leadership opportunities
* Competitive senior leadership compensation package with comprehensive employee benefits
* Join a respected organization built on governance, trust, and sustainable business growth
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Financial Services is a key division of Al-Futtaim Group, delivering trusted solutions across banking partnerships, insurance, consumer finance, automotive finance, and regulated financial services. With a strong focus on governance, innovation, and customer value, the division supports long-term growth across the UAE while creating high-impact leadership opportunities for professionals in strategic business functions.
