Standard Chartered participates at the 13th National Career Exhibition
Bank's Branch Managers are all UAE Nationals
UAE, 23 February, 2011 -Standard Chartered announced today that it will be participating at the 13th Edition of the National Career Exhibition which is taking place at the Expo Centre in Sharjah from 23rd to 25th of February. At the Exhibition, Standard Chartered will be identifying prospect UAE National talent who fit in the various departments across the Bank.
Commenting on the Bank's participation at the Exhibition, Manindra Shrestha, Regional Head of Talent Acquisition, Standard Chartered said:
"Standard Chartered is committed to the development of a UAE National talent pool capable of leading the Bank and the industry in the future. This is reflected in our successful Emiratization strategy which focuses on attracting, training and retaining talented UAE Nationals. Today, more than 42% of the Bank's workforce in the UAE are Emiratis and 100% of the Bank's Branches are managed by UAE Nationals. Our participation at this exhibition comes in line with our aspiration to be the employer of choice around the world in general and in the UAE in particular."
As a part of its strategy, Standard Chartered has a number of strategic alliances with several UAE based organisations and provides a number of training programmes which make it one of the best employers for UAE Nationals in the country. Below is a list of the programmes that the Bank currently provides:
The Al Tahadi Educational Support Programme: This programme provides UAE National students with financial support while they are completing their studies, and guarantees access to global opportunities at Standard Chartered. The Bank currently has over 150 candidates. This programme ensures that an increased number of talented UAE Nationals join our Management Trainee Programme.
Management Trainee Programme: Scholars under the Al Tahadi Programme graduate and join the Bank. This programme was first launched in August 2007. This is a structured one year programme with rotations providing broad experience within the Bank, which allows graduates "hands on experience" of potential career paths.
The Consumer Banking Academy and the Al Massar Programme: These programmes aim to acquaint UAE Nationals with the financial services industry, including product knowledge and risks associated with Consumer and Wholesale Banking.
MBA Programme: This programme offers MBA graduates individually-tailored career paths, with significant exposure to senior management and a global MBA network.
For further information please contact:
Haya Mashhood
Head, Corporate Affairs
Standard Chartered Bank
Qatar
Tel: +974 4248450
Fax: +974 4248111
Mobile: +974 5847178
Email: Haya.Mashhood@sc.com
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