Ethraa Graduate Program - UAE Nationals

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) in Abu Dhabi seeks UAE Nationals for the Ethraa Graduate Program, designed to launch professional banking careers through structured development. Participants gain practical experience and tailored learning to build their skills and knowledge in the financial sector.

This program allows recent graduates to explore career pathways while receiving support and guidance, contributing to their personal and professional growth within a leading banking institution.

Qualifications

• UAE National candidate with strong interest in banking sector.
• Recent graduate or early-career professional.
• Motivated and disciplined for a structured developmental journey.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a full-time banking development program.
• Gain practical experience aligned with academic background.
• Complete tailored learning pathways to build banking knowledge.
• Work closely with departmental teams on operations.
• Attend professional development and certification programs.

Skills

Banking career development

Professional learning

Customer service mindset

Business communication

Team collaboration

Problem‑solving

Education

Relevant academic background in business, finance, banking, economics, accounting, technology, or operations

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Ethraa Graduate Program – UAE Nationals. Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE. Industry: Banking. Function: Training and Development. Experience: Entry‑level development program. Job Type: Full‑time.

Overview: The Ethraa Graduate Program – UAE Nationals in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a structured banking development opportunity designed to prepare UAE Nationals for successful long‑term careers in the financial sector. The program combines practical department exposure, tailored learning pathways, professional certifications, and hands‑on banking experience aligned with each participant’s academic background and career goals.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Banking
• Function: Training and Development
• Salary: 8,000 – 12,000 AED (estimated; confirm final offer with employer)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: UAE Nationals

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a full‑time banking development program over 6 to 8 months.
• Gain practical work experience within a department aligned with academic background and career interests.
• Complete tailored learning pathways designed to build banking knowledge, professional skills, and workplace confidence.
• Work closely with department teams to understand daily banking operations, customer needs, internal processes, and business priorities.
• Attend professional development sessions, technical training, and certification programs.
• Apply learning to real workplace tasks, projects, and team‑based assignments.
• Build knowledge of banking products, service standards, compliance expectations, and financial sector practices.
• Develop communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, and customer‑focused skills.
• Receive guidance and feedback from mentors, supervisors, and learning teams.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth, performance improvement, and future career readiness.

Ideal Profile

• UAE National candidate interested in building a career in the banking sector.
• Recent graduate or early‑career professional with an academic background relevant to business, finance, banking, economics, accounting, technology, operations, or a related field.
• Strong interest in learning banking operations, financial services, customer engagement, and professional workplace practices.
• Motivated, disciplined, and willing to complete a structured 6 to 8 month development journey.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work with different teams and departments.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and readiness to learn from practical assignments and professional certifications.n
• Ability to adapt to a corporate banking environment and follow workplace policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
• Strong commitment to career growth, personal development, and contribution to the UAE banking sector.

Skills Set

• Banking career development
• Professional learning
• Department rotation support
• Financial services awareness
• Customer service mindset
• Business communication
• Team collaboration
• Problem‑solving
• Workplace discipline
• Learning agility
• Professional certification readiness
• Banking operations exposure
• Compliance awareness
• UAE National talent development

Why Join Us

• Start a professional banking career through a structured development program created for UAE Nationals.
• Gain practical experience inside a leading banking institution in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Build confidence through tailored learning, department exposure, professional certifications, and guided development.
• Explore career pathways aligned with academic strengths and long‑term ambitions.
• Join a program designed to support national talent, career growth, and future leadership in the UAE financial sector.

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 through a strong regional and international network, combining innovation, financial strength, governance, and talent development to support customers, businesses, communities, and future banking professionals.