2023 Graduate jobs

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi with a strategic global footprint across 20 markets, FAB is the finance and trade gateway to the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). With total assets of AED 1.2 trillion (USD 318 billion) as of December-end 2023, FAB is among the top 50 banks globally by market capitalisation and one of the world’s largest banking groups.

The bank provides financial expertise to its wholesale and retail client franchise across four business units: Investment Banking, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, and Global Private Banking. FAB is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and rated Aa3/AA-/AA- by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, respectively, with a stable outlook. On sustainability, FAB holds an MSCI rating of ‘A’, also ranked among the top 10% of banks globally by Refinitiv’s ESG Scores and the best performer in the MENA region.

At FAB, we provide career opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to reach their full potential. We are looking to recruit and develop individuals who have the ability and ambition to build their career with us.

FAB is proud to introduce The Ethraa Programme, dedicated to high-potential Emirati fresh graduates. Under the sponsorship of The Central Bank of the UAE and the Emirates Institute of Finance, this comprehensive program is tailored to equip and empower the next generation of confident and specialized bankers, ready to make their mark in a dynamic financial industry.

With a structured learning journey, international qualifications, hands-on projects, and ongoing coaching and mentoring, you will have the perfect platform to grow and make an impact in your role. The programme duration ranges from 8 to 12 months and includes 3 phases.

Phase 1: Foundation

• Foundation phase in banking, including general knowledge.

Phase 2: Specialization

• Specialize in a chosen domain, such as Credit, Risk, Audit, Compliance, Data Science, etc.
• For this phase, EIF partners with world-class providers including PWC, Kaplan, Chartered Banker, UK International Certificates and more.
• With their technical training, candidates will also experience mentoring, and coaching support, training on mindsets and productivity skills.

Phase 3: International Professional Certifications

• The candidates who progress through Phase 2 successfully, will advance to prepare for additional International Professional Certifications such as CFA, FRM, ACAMS, CIPD, CIA, ACCA, etc.

Requirements:

• Emirati with a Family Book
• A bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or Computer Science.
• Passing/Passed your degree with a GPA 2.5+
• Proficiency in English
• Completed UAE National Service (if relevant)