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Transformation Portfolio Lead (Risk)

Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-time2026-11-11

Core

Shaping the change agenda for the World Bank Group (WBG) and managing a portfolio of multiple projects across Investment and Transaction Banking, Institutional Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury, Asset Management & Global Markets.

Role type

Senior transformation portfolio lead (risk)

Builds

Strategic change initiatives and project portfolios for WBG business units

Domain

Banking / Financial Services / Change Management

Required skills

Portfolio management, stakeholder management, project prioritization, resourcing planning, steering committee facilitation, business case consulting, UAT strategy, change adoption strategy, conflict resolution, coaching, governance, compliance

Preferred skills

Post graduate in business management, 10+ years in projects/change management within financial institutions

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Shape the change agenda for WBG business units; Manage a portfolio of multiple projects and their interdependencies; Establish working relationships with senior business unit stakeholders; Identify resourcing needs; Facilitate Steering Committees; Ensure accuracy of project charters and business requirement documents; Consult on business cases and UAT strategies; Oversee translation of business analysis into implementation; Manage senior stakeholders on project priorities; Design strategies for change adoption; Ensure appropriate portfolio resources; Provide coaching to business units; Ensure access to sensitive information is maintained in strict confidence; Comply with Central Bank of UAE guidelines; Contribute to internal audits.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC