Associate - Project Management (Emirati Talent)

Emirates Investment Bank pjsc; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Investment Bank PJSC (EIBank) invites applications for its Emiratisation-driven training program designed for fresh graduates. The six-month Foundation to Certification journey includes project management training, mentoring, and international qualifications, leading to a full-time role.

Ideal candidates are UAE nationals with a family book, a bachelor’s degree, GPA 2.8+, and available from 2025 onwards; male candidates must have completed National Service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any major; Banking/Finance preferred.
• GPA 2.8+; Graduates from 2025 onwards.
• Fresher or with less than 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Support project tracking and coordination across initiatives.
• Assist in documenting business requirements, process flows and artefacts.
• Coordinate meetings, track action items and deliverables.
• Liaise with business, IT, operations, risk and compliance stakeholders.
• Support UAT, project implementation and post‑go‑live issue tracking.
• Contribute to change management activities such as communications and training.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

MS Office

Power BI

SQL basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 2.8+

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL basics

MS Office

Job description

Emirates Investment Bank PJSC (EIBank) is an independent onshore private bank based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering a wide range of banking and investment services to a select group of clients, supporting them through every stage of their wealth journey.

Established in 1976 by prominent UAE business families, EIBank offers bespoke solutions across the full range of wealth management services, from asset management and access to global markets to advisory services.

EIBank is a relationship driven bank, focused on building long-term partnerships. Our flexible and consultative approach enables us to offer customized products and solutions through innovative advice and services.

EIBank is listed on the Dubai Financial Market since 2005 and its shareholder base is composed of highly respected UAE business families and private investors from the local community.

Job Purpose:

Our Emiratisation initiatives aim to develop future leaders by nurturing skilled and competent banking professionals. We focus on identifying, attracting, and mentoring top Emirati talent to elevate their careers.

We are excited and committed to support the Ethraa program and UAE Central Bank’s objective to encourage talented Emirati graduates to join the banking sector.

At Emirates Investment Bank, we are looking to hire across various critical functions of the bank to start with us in a full-time employment, with an opportunity to get enrolled for training program at the Emirates Institute of Finance. This 6-month program equips and empowers the next generation of specialised bankers with a structured learning journey, international qualifications, hands‑on projects, and ongoing coaching and mentoring. On completion of this program, you will continue working with the Bank in your full-time employment role.

The programme consists of three phases:

Foundation Phase:

Covers fundamental Banking knowledge.

Specialisation Phase:

Focuses on training relevant to Project Management domain. This phase also includes mentoring, coaching support, and skill enhancement training.

Certification Phase:

Involves obtaining international professional certifications.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support project tracking, and coordination across project initiatives
• Assist in documenting business requirements, process flows, and project artefacts
• Coordinate meetings, track action items and deliverables
• Liaise with business, IT, operations, risk, and compliance stakeholders
• Support UAT, project implementation, and post‑go‑live issue tracking
• Contribute to change management activities such as communications and training

Qualification & Experience:

• UAE National with a Family Book
• A bachelor's degree in any major is suitable, though a specialization in Banking and Finance is preferred.
• GPA 2.8+
• Graduates from 2025 onwards
• Fresher or with less than 1 year experience
• National Service must be completed for male candidates

Preferred:

• Qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, computer science, or Information Systems
• Good academic foundation in analysis & problem‑solving
• Exposure to MS Office suite application (Excel, Power BI, SQL basics)