Manager – Early Careers

About the role

ADCB is seeking a Manager for Early Careers to lead the design, implementation and continuous enhancement of graduate, trainee, internship and emerging‑talent programmes. The role focuses on creating structured development journeys that support employee progression from onboarding through the first three years, while aligning with Emiratization priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of graduate, trainee, internship and emerging‑talent programmes under the supervision of Learning specialists.
• Oversee career development and role‑transition programmes, including lateral moves, promotions and succession pathways.
• Apply the Bank’s competency framework across development journeys, career pathways and learning interventions.
• Design competency‑based learning pathways for early‑career employees and emerging leaders.
• Establish development milestones, readiness criteria and planning frameworks, and coordinate assessments to monitor progression.
• Implement career‑development experiences such as rotational assignments, stretch projects, mentoring, coaching and action‑learning opportunities.
• Manage governance, reporting and evaluation of early‑career and career‑development programmes, analysing data to generate insights and improve pipeline effectiveness.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development or Career Development within banking, financial services or large complex organisations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Proven experience designing competency‑based development programmes and managing early‑career initiatives.

Required skills

• Competency Framework Design and Application
• Career Development and Pathing
• Early Careers Programme Management
• Learning Journey Design
• Talent Development Methodologies
• Succession Development Practices
• Coaching and Mentoring Programme Design
• Talent Analytics and Reporting
• Stakeholder Management

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, group life, personal accident insurance, paid leave, loan facilities, staff discounts and children education assistance.
• Flexible and remote working options, subject to eligibility and job requirements.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities through instructor‑led courses, e‑learning catalog, on‑the‑job training and professional development programmes.