Head of Technology - Personal & Islamic Banking

Are you ready to join us on our exciting transformation journey at the largest bank in the UAE? This is an opportunity to make a real impact on our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities, as part of the FAB team. We're committed to our grow stronger movement, and as a member of our team, you'll have access to everything you need to advance your career and make a meaningful contribution to our shared success. If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out and make a difference, now is the time to join us. Let's work together to achieve great things.

Overall objectives

The Head of Technology – Personal and Islamic Banking is responsible for leading the strategic and operational technology agenda for the Personal and Islamic Banking domain. This role ensures the delivery of innovative, secure, and scalable solutions that align with business goals, regulatory, customer experience inline with the Group Technology reference architecture. The incumbent will drive transformation, enhance customer experience, and ensure technology platforms support business growth and compliance with Shariah principles.

Job scope

Role specific responsibilities

•Define and execute the technology roadmap for Personal and Islamic Banking in alignment with reference architecture and business strategy

•Lead the design, development, and deployment of Personal and Islamic products

•Collaborate with product, operations, and compliance teams to deliver seamless and compliant customer journeys

•Oversee the modernization of legacy systems and migration to cloud-native architectures where applicable

•Monitor and manage technology budgets, vendor contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).

General functional responsibilities

•Provide leadership and direction to technology teams supporting Personal and Islamic Banking

•Ensure robust IT governance, risk management, and compliance with internal and external regulations.

•Champion a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement within the technology function

•Foster collaboration with enterprise architecture, security, infrastructure, and other IT domains.

•Track and report on key scorecards indicators (KPIs) including Audit and RISK items.

Core competencies required

Exp Overall : 15+ Years, Banking 10+ Years

•Strategic Thinking & Vision: Ability to align technology strategy with business objectives and anticipate future trends.

•Leadership & People Management: Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, mentoring talent, and fostering a high-performance culture

•Transformation Expertise: Deep understanding of digital banking, customer experience platforms, and emerging fintech trends on Personal & Islamic

•Islamic Banking Knowledge: Familiarity with Shariah-compliant banking principles and their technological implications

•Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and collaboration skills with business leaders, regulators, and vendors