AFAQ Program

Our Company

Our Vision is to be the Number One Arab Bank.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), The Number One Bank in the UAE, was incorporated in 1968, as the first national bank in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The growth of NBAD mirrors the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE itself. Today, NBAD is one of the top 250 banks in the world and one of the largest banks in the Middle East. As of end of 2008, we employ more than 3,000 employees in 10 countries across four continents, consisting of 52 nationalities. Our staff represents not only this ethnic and geographical diversity, they are also multi talented, highly gifted and qualified people. We offer our 300,000+ customers a wide range of products and services to meet their individual needs and have one of the largest ATM networks in the UAE.

At NBAD, we have a lot of great career opportunities across a full range of world class business areas – so your career can really take off once your join our family.

The AFAQ Program
NBAD UAE graduate program, AFAQ , lasts up to one year and provides our management trainees with the necessary experience and training at our state of the art academy in Abu Dhabi to prepare them for their career in Banking. The program starts with an introduction to the world of Banking including Branch Operations, Customer Service and Sales and then allows trainees to specialize in their chosen career path in the bank through structured placements, development programs and on the job coaching and feedback.

With quarterly reviews of performance & rewards, and a guaranteed position and grade within the bank, you can proactively manage your career and progression –by delivering value through your role and contributing to our business success.

Program Participants
To be considered for the program you need to meet the following criteria:

• Be UAE National
• Be a graduate – Higher Diploma or Bachelors – and have achieved a GPA of 3.00+ preferably in Finance / Accounting/ Business Studies
• Be interested in pursuing a career in Banking
• Be a committed, high achievement orientated individual
• Be a good communicator with good analytical skills (highly numerate)
• Enjoy working with others

To apply please send your CV and application to:Watani@nbad.com