Senior Lead, Open API & Open Banking @ FAB |

About Us

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top-tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world-class organization

Career Development

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance-based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globaly that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.

JOB SUMMARY / INTRODUCTION

Define and lead the strategic vision for Open API and Open Banking services across the enterprise, enabling secure, scalable, and innovative digital ecosystems. The role focuses on decomposing legacy systems into modular, reusable APIs, fostering third-party collaboration, and ensuring compliance with Open Banking regulations.

Drives platform modernization, developer enablement, and cross-functional alignment to accelerate digital transformation and customer-centric innovation. Ensure APIs are designed and managed as strategic digital assets that deliver measurable business value.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Align API initiatives with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and reusable adoption goals.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure API performance, adoption, and business impact.
• Lead the development and lifecycle management of Open APIs in compliance with Open Banking standards (e.g., PSD2, UAE Central Bank guidelines).
• Collaborate with product, compliance, and architecture teams to define API strategies that support business capabilities and customer journeys.
• Champion API-first design principles and ensure APIs are reusable, secure, and developer-friendly.
• Drive the adoption of Open Banking ecosystems by enabling third-party integrations and fintech partnerships.
• Define and maintain API documentation, sandbox environments, and developer portals.
• Ensure APIs are discoverable, version-controlled, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Provide technical leadership to API engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain delivery roadmaps, capacity planning, and resource forecasting for Open API initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, security, and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure platform scalability and resilience.
• Track and report KPIs related to API performance, adoption, and risk metrics.
• Promote DevSecOps, CI/CD, and test automation practices across the API lifecycle.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Exp Overall: 12+ Years, Banking 8+ Years
• Deep understanding of Open Banking frameworks, API security (OAuth2, OpenID Connect), and regulatory compliance.
• Strong experience in API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong, WSO2).
• Expertise in RESTful API design, JSON, Swagger/OpenAPI specifications.
• Familiarity with domain-driven design and microservices architecture.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency in API analytics, usage tracking, and performance optimization.
• Experience with tools like API Management, Kong, Cloud Native Services, Kubernetes.