Bedaya Program - Emirati Students

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 55,800 - 89,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Mentorship

Career workshops

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is offering the Bedaya Program for Emirati university students in Abu Dhabi. This full-time initiative combines flexible scheduling with core banking training, mentorship, and career workshops, aimed at preparing students for future full-time banking roles.

The program allows participants to gain practical experience while pursuing their university studies, enhancing their employability and giving them exposure to the banking sector.

Qualifications

• Emirati university student interested in building a future career in banking.
• Available to participate in structured training during university breaks.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with different teams in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured pre-graduate banking development program.
• Complete intensive training periods during university breaks.
• Attend onboarding sessions to understand program expectations and workplace standards.
• Support assigned teams with basic research and documentation.
• Prepare for progression into future full-time banking roles.

Skills

Pre-graduate banking development

Core banking fundamentals

Governance awareness

On-the-job training

Career readiness

Mentorship participation

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Workplace discipline

Learning agility

Education

Currently pursuing education in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Bedaya Program - Emirati Students
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Training and Development
Experience: Pre-graduate university student program
Job Type: Full-time Position

Overview

Bedaya Program - Emirati Students in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a Banking pre-graduate development initiative designed to engage Emirati university students while they continue their education. The program combines flexible scheduling, core banking training, governance learning, mentorship, on-the-job exposure, career workshops, and potential global placement opportunities to prepare students for future full-time banking careers and progression into Ethraa and MTP Graduate Programs.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Training and Development
Salary: 5000-8000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE Nationals
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 1 to 2 year pre-graduate banking development program while continuing university education.
• Complete intensive training periods during university breaks, including core banking, governance, and functional learning modules.
• Attend onboarding and orientation sessions to understand program expectations, workplace standards, and banking career pathways.
• Complete banking fundamentals training to build awareness of financial services, customer segments, products, risk, compliance, and governance.
• Take part in on-the-job training assignments across selected business or functional areas.
• Work with mentors and supervisors to gain practical exposure to banking operations, professional conduct, and team-based work.
• Participate in career workshops focused on employability, communication, workplace readiness, and long-term career planning.
• Support assigned teams with basic research, reporting, coordination, documentation, and operational tasks.
• Build awareness of FAB's international presence and potential global opportunities across selected markets.
• Demonstrate commitment to learning, professional discipline, attendance, and active participation throughout each training phase.
• Prepare for future progression into Ethraa, MTP Graduate Programs, or full-time banking roles based on performance and eligibility.

Ideal Profile

• Emirati university student interested in building a future career in banking and financial services.
• Currently pursuing education in business, finance, accounting, economics, management, technology, operations, or a related field.
• Available to participate in structured training during university breaks.
• Strong interest in learning core banking, governance, customer service, operations, and functional business areas.
• Positive attitude with curiosity, professionalism, and willingness to learn from mentors and workplace exposure.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with different teams in a professional environment.
• Motivated to develop employability skills and prepare for full-time career opportunities after graduation.
• Open to future participation in Ethraa, MTP Graduate Programs, and potential international exposure.
• Able to follow program guidelines, workplace policies, compliance standards, and professional behavior expectations.

Skills Set

• Pre-graduate banking development
• Core banking fundamentals
• Governance awareness
• On-the-job training
• Career readiness
• Mentorship participation
• Professional communication
• Team collaboration
• Workplace discipline
• Learning agility
• Functional training exposure
• Banking operations awareness
• Research and coordination support
• Documentation support
• Career workshop participation
• UAE National talent development
• International placement readiness

Why Join Us

• Start building a Banking career in Abu Dhabi, UAE while continuing university studies.
• Gain early exposure to core banking, governance, professional development, and real workplace learning.
• Benefit from flexible scheduling, intensive training during university breaks, mentorship, and career workshops.
• Build a stronger pathway toward Ethraa, MTP Graduate Programs, and future full-time roles.
• Explore potential global opportunities through FAB's international presence across more than 20 markets.

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank and a leading financial institution headquartered in Abu Dhabi. FAB provides retail, corporate, Islamic, investment, global markets, transaction banking, and digital banking services across regional and international markets, combining financial strength, innovation, governance, and national talent development to support customers, businesses, communities, and future Emirati banking professionals.