Practical work experience for Top Graduates

Practical work experience for Top Graduates

The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), the region’s premiere training and development provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), one of Bahrain’s leading banks, to offer its top graduates training opportunities at the Bank. Alumni from Bangor University and the University of London, graduating with First Class and Upper Second-Class Honors and found to be in line with NBB’s corporate culture, will be offered the opportunity to train in areas of Risk Management, Compliance and Retail Banking amongst other critical functions. Trainees who successfully complete the training program will have the opportunity to secure full time employment at the Bank. On this occasion, the BIBF’s Director, Dr. Ahmed Al Shaikh, said, “The BIBF is committed to supporting students beyond their academic journey, by preparing them for their career pursuits and helping them land the opportunities of their dreams. Being the main training hub for the banking and finance sector, the BIBF has extensive links with the industry and strong connections with esteemed banks in the Kingdom – such as NBB -, which helps bridge the experience gap and boost the employment prospects of our graduates.” He also added, “Combining academia with