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First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is a major UAE banking group with career opportunities across banking, finance, risk, credit, audit, operations, technology, human resources, customer experience and digital functions. FAB’s official careers page currently invites entry-level, mid-level and senior professionals to explore opportunities with the bank.
Although FAB is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the bank also recruits for positions in Dubai. Current listings include roles in sales, customer service, business banking, credit, digital onboarding, service culture, private banking and other functions.
This guide covers FAB careers in Dubai, current vacancies, salaries, opportunities for freshers and UAE Nationals, graduate programmes, job requirements, recruitment and how to apply.
FAB Careers Official FAB Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| FAB Official Website | First Abu Dhabi Bank |
| FAB Careers | FAB Careers |
| Current FAB Job Opportunities | – |
| FAB Jobs on LinkedIn | FAB Jobs on LinkedIn |
| FAB UAE National Programmes | FAB UAE National Programmes |
FAB’s official Careers page links directly to its current vacancy portal and provides information about Emiratisation initiatives, career development and life at the bank.
FAB Jobs for Freshers
FAB offers opportunities for people starting their careers as well as experienced banking professionals. Its careers information specifically mentions entry-level opportunities alongside mid- and senior-level positions in areas including Risk, Credit, Finance, Audit, Operations, IT, HR, Customer Experience and Digital.
Fresh graduates should look for positions or programmes that specifically state graduate or entry-level eligibility. Depending on the vacancy, relevant educational backgrounds can include:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Banking and Financial Services
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Data and Analytics
- Risk Management
- Mathematics and related disciplines
FAB also has dedicated development programmes for eligible UAE National graduates, including the Ethraa Programme and other Emiratisation initiatives.
FAB Jobs for UAE Nationals
FAB has a significant focus on Emiratisation and maintains dedicated programmes for UAE Nationals at different career stages.
Its current UAE National programme information includes opportunities for experienced professionals and fresh graduates. FAB describes Emiratisation as a strategic priority and says its programmes are designed to develop future banking leaders.
Recent FAB vacancies also include positions explicitly marked as Emiratized/Emiratisation roles, including opportunities in Dubai. Current listings have included roles in service culture, customer insights, process excellence, credit and other banking functions.
FAB Jobs for Foreigners & Indians
FAB recruits professionals across a wide range of banking and corporate functions. However, eligibility is determined by the requirements of each vacancy.
Current recruitment includes both general positions and roles specifically marked for UAE Nationals. International candidates, including Indian professionals, should therefore focus on vacancies where nationality is not restricted and where their qualifications and experience match the published requirements.
Potential areas for experienced international candidates include:
- Corporate banking
- Investment banking
- Private banking
- Relationship management
- Finance
- Risk
- Credit
- Compliance
- Audit
- Operations
- Technology
- Digital banking
- Customer experience
- Sales
- Treasury
Candidates should check the individual job description before applying rather than assuming that a vacancy is open to all nationalities.
FAB Salary in Dubai For Various Roles
FAB does not publish a single public salary scale covering all positions. The following figures are therefore Dubai/UAE banking and financial-services market benchmarks, not guaranteed FAB salaries.
The 2026 Charterhouse UAE Salary Guide reports monthly gross salary ranges for banking and financial-services positions based on UAE placements. Cooper Fitch’s UAE guide provides additional banking-sector benchmarks, while current Dubai financial-services vacancies provide examples for individual positions.
| Job Role | Approx. Monthly Salary (AED) | Approx. Annual Salary (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Banking Analyst | 15,000–25,000 | 180,000–300,000 |
| Corporate Banking Associate | 22,000–30,000 | 264,000–360,000 |
| Corporate Banking Relationship Manager | 30,000–50,000 | 360,000–600,000 |
| Corporate Banking Vice President | 45,000–60,000 | 540,000–720,000 |
| Investment Banking Analyst | 20,000–30,000 | 240,000–360,000 |
| Investment Banking Associate | 25,000–35,000 | 300,000–420,000 |
| Investment Banking Vice President | 45,000–65,000 | 540,000–780,000 |
| Risk Analyst | 15,000–20,000 | 180,000–240,000 |
| Risk Associate | 20,000–25,000 | 240,000–300,000 |
| Risk Manager / VP | 40,000–55,000 | 480,000–660,000 |
| Compliance Analyst | 12,000–20,000 | 144,000–240,000 |
| Compliance Associate | 20,000–25,000 | 240,000–300,000 |
| Compliance Manager / VP | 35,000–50,000 | 420,000–600,000 |
| Operations Analyst | 12,000–15,000 | 144,000–180,000 |
| Operations Associate | 18,000–22,000 | 216,000–264,000 |
| Operations Director | 40,000–55,000 | 480,000–660,000 |
| Private Banking Relationship Manager | 49,000–66,000 | 588,000–792,000 |
| Wealth Manager | 51,000–69,000 | 612,000–828,000 |
| Head of Corporate Banking | 96,000–146,000 | 1,152,000–1,752,000 |
Charterhouse’s 2026 figures are monthly gross salaries including basic salary, housing and transport. Cooper Fitch’s banking figures are monthly salaries including basic salary and fixed allowances and excluding bonuses.
As a current market example, a Dubai Relationship Manager vacancy advertised through Michael Page lists AED 25,000–35,000 per month, plus quarterly incentives. This is an individual market vacancy and should not be interpreted as an official FAB salary.
Salary figures are indicative market estimates based on available salary guides, recruitment data and published vacancies. Actual offers can vary by employer, experience, qualifications, seniority, benefits and employment package.
FAB Benefits & Career Development
FAB says it invests in employee growth and performance and provides career development opportunities across the organisation. Its careers information highlights learning, skill development and opportunities for employees to grow professionally.
FAB’s career-development information also states that its Business School works with recognised universities and professional certification bodies to support employee development.
Depending on the position and employment package, employees may have access to areas such as:
- Learning and development
- Professional training
- Certification opportunities
- Career progression
- Leadership development
- Performance-based rewards
- Banking-sector experience
- International exposure
The exact benefits should be confirmed from the individual vacancy and employment offer.
FAB Graduate Programmes & Special Career Programmes
FAB has several company-specific programmes that go beyond ordinary job vacancies. These programmes are particularly relevant to UAE Nationals.
Ethraa Programme
The Ethraa Programme is designed for high-potential Emirati fresh graduates. FAB states that the programme is sponsored by the Central Bank of the UAE and Emirates Institute of Finance.
The programme runs for 8–12 months and includes:
- Structured learning
- International qualifications
- Hands-on projects
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Professional development
The official eligibility criteria include:
- UAE National with a Family Book
- Bachelor’s degree
- GPA of 2.5 or above
- English proficiency
- National Service completion where applicable
Programme information: FAB Ethraa Programme
Current LinkedIn listings also show an Ethraa Program 2025–2026, indicating that FAB continues to use this structured graduate pathway.
Bedaya Programme
FAB’s Bedaya programme is a pre-graduate initiative designed for UAE Nationals while they are still studying at university.
FAB has described the programme as targeting third- and fourth-year university students with a GPA of 3.0 or above. The initiative is intended to give students early exposure to the banking sector and potential career pathways.
A current LinkedIn search also shows a Bedaya Program 2025–2026 listing associated with FAB.
Programme information: FAB UAE National Programmes
Future Leaders Programme
The Future Leaders Programme is aimed at experienced UAE National professionals rather than fresh graduates.
FAB describes it as a two-year learning and development journey designed for high-potential Emirati professionals who want to progress toward senior leadership positions.
The published eligibility criteria include:
- UAE National with a Family Book
- Minimum three years’ experience in the same functional domain
- University degree, preferably in finance, economics or business
- National Service completion for applicable male candidates
Programme information: FAB Future Leaders Programme
Management Trainee Programme
FAB has also highlighted a Management Trainee Programme for Emirati graduates. The programme has been described as an accelerated development pathway toward middle-management roles, combining structured development, exposure, certifications and leadership preparation.
The programme has been associated with an 18–24 month development journey in FAB’s Emiratisation initiatives.
Programme information: FAB Careers – UAE National Programmes
Other FAB Talent Initiatives
FAB’s published information also references initiatives such as Qeyada, Al Masar and The Banker Programme as part of its wider Emiratisation and talent-development activities. These initiatives have different target groups and purposes, so candidates should check the current programme information before assuming that a particular intake is open.
The current FAB careers information reviewed for this article provides stronger evidence for these structured Emiratisation and graduate programmes than for a general public summer or winter internship programme. Therefore, a generic summer/winter internship section has not been added.
FAB Job Requirements
Requirements vary according to the position and seniority.
Banking & Relationship Management
Common requirements can include:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business or a related field
- Banking or financial-services experience
- Relationship-management experience
- Knowledge of financial products
- Strong communication skills
- Customer and commercial awareness
Finance, Risk & Credit
Candidates may need:
- Finance, accounting, economics or business qualifications
- Banking or financial-services experience
- Financial analysis skills
- Risk-management knowledge
- Credit-analysis experience
- Strong analytical skills
Technology & Digital
Technology-related roles can require backgrounds in:
- Computer science
- Information technology
- Software engineering
- Data
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud technologies
- Digital banking
- Technology architecture
- Automation
FAB’s careers page specifically identifies IT and Digital among the areas in which it recruits.
Audit & Compliance
Depending on the role, employers may look for:
- Accounting or finance qualifications
- Audit experience
- Regulatory knowledge
- Risk and controls experience
- AML/KYC knowledge
- Relevant professional certifications
How to Apply for FAB Jobs?
FAB provides an official online recruitment portal for current vacancies.
Application steps
- Visit the official FAB Careers page.
- Open the current job opportunities section.
- Search for jobs by title, location or other available filters.
- Read the complete job description.
- Check the qualifications and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Submit your application through the official recruitment portal.
- Complete any assessments or interviews requested by the recruitment team.
- Monitor your application and official communications.
FAB’s Careers page directly links to its current job-opportunity portal.
Apply through the official portal: FAB Current Job Opportunities
FAB Recruitment Process
The exact recruitment process depends on the position.
A typical process may include:
Online Application → CV Screening → Recruiter Contact → Assessment/Interview → Functional or Technical Interview → Final Selection → Offer → Pre-employment Checks
Senior banking positions can involve several interview stages, while graduate and Emiratisation programmes may include additional assessments.
Candidates should prepare according to the specific job description rather than assuming that every FAB vacancy follows exactly the same process.
FAB Interview Questions
The following are useful preparation questions rather than guaranteed questions from FAB interviews:
- Tell us about yourself.
- Why do you want to join First Abu Dhabi Bank?
- What do you know about FAB?
- Why are you interested in this position?
- What experience do you have in banking or financial services?
- How would you handle a difficult customer?
- How do you manage competing priorities?
- What is KYC and why is it important?
- What is AML?
- How would you identify a financial or operational risk?
- Tell us about a challenging situation you handled.
- What banking products are you familiar with?
- Why should we consider you for this position?
- What are the key responsibilities of the role you applied for?
Technology, risk, finance and compliance candidates should also prepare for technical questions specific to their job function.
Current FAB Jobs in Dubai
FAB’s recruitment listings currently show a mix of Dubai and Abu Dhabi positions. At the latest check, Dubai-based vacancies included roles such as:
| Current / Recent Dubai Vacancy | Category |
|---|---|
| AVP, Bancassurance Sales | Sales / Insurance |
| Sales Executive – Auto Loans | Retail Banking / Sales |
| Call Center Executive – Emiratized Role | Customer Service |
| Specialist, Service Culture – Dubai | Customer Experience |
| Manager, Customer Insights & Performance – Dubai | Customer Experience / Analytics |
| Manager, Process Excellence – Dubai | Business Transformation |
| Officer, Digital Onboarding & Commercialization – Emiratized Role | Digital Banking |
| SVP & Head of Credit, Corporate Core – Dubai – Emiratized Role | Credit / Corporate Banking |
| MD & Head of Client Management, Securities Services | Securities Services |
| Executive Director, Retail & Consumer Goods – WBG | Corporate Banking |
These vacancies were visible in recent FAB recruitment listings, with several marked as actively hiring. Vacancy status can change quickly, so candidates should verify the position on the official FAB recruitment portal before applying.
View the latest vacancies: FAB Jobs on LinkedIn
Not every FAB vacancy is in Dubai. The bank also has substantial recruitment activity in Abu Dhabi and other UAE locations.
FAB Job Categories
FAB recruits across a broad range of banking and corporate functions.
Retail & Personal Banking
- Customer Service
- Branch Banking
- Personal Banking
- Retail Sales
- Auto Loans
- Mortgages
- Consumer Finance
Corporate & Investment Banking
- Corporate Banking
- Investment Banking
- Credit
- Structured Finance
- Government & Public Sector
- Capital Markets
- Securities Services
Private Banking & Wealth Management
- Private Banking
- Wealth Management
- Relationship Management
- Investment Solutions
- Client Management
Finance & Treasury
- Financial Planning
- Financial Control
- Treasury
- Accounting
- Payroll
- Payments
Risk & Compliance
- Operational Risk
- Market Risk
- Credit Risk
- Compliance
- AML
- KYC
- Internal Controls
- Audit
Technology & Digital
- IT
- Digital Banking
- Digital Onboarding
- Data
- Technology Architecture
- Engineering
- Automation
- Digital Transformation
Customer Experience & Operations
- Customer Experience
- Contact Centre
- Service Culture
- Operations
- Process Excellence
- Complaints Management
Human Resources & Corporate Functions
- Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Learning & Development
- Corporate Communications
- Legal
- Administration
FAB’s official careers information specifically lists Risk, Credit, Finance, Audit, Operations, IT, HR, Customer Experience and Digital among its career areas.
Specific FAB Job Types
FAB Relationship Manager Jobs
Relationship managers work with customers or corporate clients and may be responsible for portfolio management, business development, financial products and customer relationships.
FAB Sales Jobs
Current Dubai recruitment includes Sales Executive – Auto Loans and AVP, Bancassurance Sales positions, showing opportunities across retail and financial-product sales.
FAB Customer Service Jobs
Customer-facing opportunities can include call-centre, customer support and customer-experience roles. Current Dubai listings include a Call Center Executive position and customer-insight roles.
FAB Credit Jobs
Credit roles can involve credit assessment, portfolio management, structured finance, risk analysis and corporate lending.
FAB’s current listings include senior credit roles in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
FAB Risk & Compliance Jobs
Risk and compliance opportunities can cover operational risk, market risk, regulatory affairs, KYC, fraud investigations and other banking controls.
FAB Technology & Digital Jobs
FAB recruits technology professionals across IT, digital onboarding, data, engineering, architecture and technology transformation. Its official careers information specifically identifies IT and Digital as areas for career opportunities.
FAB Private Banking Jobs
Private banking and wealth-management roles can include relationship management, investment solutions and client management.
FAB Operations Jobs
Operations roles can cover payments, personal banking operations, securities services, process improvement and other banking processes.
FAB Recruitment Drives & Career Initiatives
FAB has participated in dedicated recruitment and talent-development initiatives, particularly for UAE Nationals.
Tawdheef / Zaheb
FAB showcased its Emiratisation programmes at Tawdheef X Zaheb 2025, highlighting Bedaya, Ethraa and its Management Trainee Programme.
The event provided information about the bank’s different pathways for university students, fresh graduates and high-potential Emirati talent.
UAE Career Forum for Emirati Students Abroad
In December 2025, FAB announced a UAE Career Forum in London for Emirati students studying abroad. The event was designed to connect Emirati students with career opportunities and highlighted FAB’s Ethraa, Bedaya and Management Training programmes.
These initiatives demonstrate that FAB uses more than standard online vacancies to develop its future talent pipeline, particularly for UAE Nationals.
How to Avoid Fake FAB Job Offers?
FAB provides unusually clear warnings about recruitment scams on its official Careers page.
The bank states that legitimate FAB job offers will not require candidates to pay fees for visa issuance, processing, medical tests or tickets during recruitment. FAB also states that it will not contact candidates through WhatsApp or non-official email addresses for legitimate recruitment.
Job seekers should therefore:
- Apply through the official FAB Careers portal.
- Never pay a recruitment fee.
- Be suspicious of WhatsApp job offers claiming to represent FAB.
- Verify the recruiter’s email address.
- Never share banking passwords or OTPs.
- Do not send money for visas or medical processing.
- Check that the vacancy exists on FAB’s official recruitment portal.
- Verify unexpected recruitment communications before sharing documents.
FAB asks people who receive suspicious offers to alert the bank at incidence@bankfab.com and advises candidates not to share personal information without verifying credentials.
For candidates searching for FAB careers in Dubai, the official recruitment portal should remain the primary source for current vacancies. FAB recruits across banking, finance, risk, credit, technology, digital, operations and customer-facing functions, while its dedicated graduate and Emiratisation programmes provide additional pathways for eligible UAE Nationals.