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[Apply on First Abu Dhabi Bank’s careers site →](https://ehjd.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/fabCareers/job/2754) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [First Abu Dhabi Bank](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/) / Specialist, HR External Relations (Emiratized Role) ## Job description JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION This role is responsible for the effective and comprehensive review of all applications in relation to employment with the Bank. This includes the overall process end to end for of all security clearance cases, escalations, notification of possible risk factors and case closures. ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Process complex and sensitive security clearance applications for new candidates on FAB contracts and subsidiary companies. Manage relationship with CID officials to maximise FAB’s competitive advantage in terms of prudent governance and turnaround time. Review all documentation related to applications, to ensure compliance to CID security clearance document submission standards. Create and maintain status reports and records of all applications sent to CID for management reporting on agreed Service Line Agreements with internal stakeholders. Ensure all candidate and staff matters relating to security clearance are handled in a timely and efficient manner. Track and report on CID TAT and escalated clearance matters. Effective communication to senior HR leadership team on outcomes of sensitive CID security applications and any escalation cases. Provide guidance on documentation & regulatory requirements for CID security clearance, updating internal stakeholders on any changes and managing effective strategy to avoid delays to business unit requirements. Unique relationship management skills and approach with all relevant government entities to ensure positive and open dialogue in regard to FAB and CID security applications. Manage sensitive relationships with several government entities and authorities which requires security clearance due to strict regulations, and ability to influence at the highest level with government stakeholders for positive outcomes. Possess full understanding of all current UAE laws and legislation in regard to security clearance for employment. Provide proactive and excellent customer service to all internal/external stakeholders adhering to Service Level Agreements and standards. Functions within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organisational and governance frameworks. Authorised to take decisions as per the approved authorisation matrix. ### Skills Ability to influence at the highest level with government stakeholders for positive outcomes. Full understanding of all current UAE laws and legislation in regard to security clearance for employment. Excellent relationships with Abu Dhabi government entities. Ability to conduct high level discussions with government representatives and network effectively. Knowledge of English/Arabic Language (spoken/written). Computer literate (MS Office). ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on First Abu Dhabi Bank’s careers site →](https://ehjd.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/fabCareers/job/2754) ## More jobs at First Abu Dhabi Bank ### [AVP, HR Business Partner (Emiratized Role)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/706e4e067e9f5b60dea8/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ### [AVP, HR Onboarding (Emiratized Role)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/e2bdc9d44861450fb6b2/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ### [Principal Engineer, HR](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/8797350517d4dbdb6b82/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ### [AI Enterprise Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/96c43a2d622b0de1ca53/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ### [AVP & Audit Manager, Compliance (Emiratised)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/first-abu-dhabi-bank/jobs/34d8f72cf792e9eb3abd/) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Marketing and External Relations - Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lvmh-louis-vuitton-moet-hennessy/jobs/34ca003788cf80523ba2/) LVMH Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy · Munich, Bavaria, Germany ### [Lead External Relations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/centene/jobs/74223ccb499d623e9e3b/) Centene · Remote-KS ### [External Relations Officer (Bonje Agrihub)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eni/jobs/2a2a4226f1706453fb09/) Eni · Kwale, Kenya ### [External Relations Officer (Makueni Agrihub)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eni/jobs/a18aebbafe01e624f9f1/) Eni · Wote, Makueni, Kenya ### [Officer, Communication & External Relations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglogold-ashanti/jobs/e4b6e8c4db379b999c64/) AngloGold Ashanti · Tarkwa, GH OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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