Al Salam Bank-Bahrain announces its virtual internship programme

Al Salam Bank-Bahrain announces its virtual internship programme

In order to continue supporting the growth and development of Bahraini talent despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Al Salam Bank-Bahrain (Al Salam Bank) has announced that its 14th annual summer internship programme will be conducted virtually. This year, 11 young Bahraini graduates will be accepted onto the coveted programme, which provides comprehensive training and development aimed at shaping the future leaders of Bahrain's banking industry. For the first time, interns will complete the two-month programme, which runs until the mid of September, working remotely from home.



The interns will undergo comprehensive training within key departments at the Bank, including Retail Banking, Treasury and Capital Markets, Innovation, Strategy & Planning, Risk Management, Shari'a Compliance, Real Estate Asset Management, Human Resources and Marketing & Communications. Furthermore, Al Salam Bank has arranged for an external session with the BIBF - one of the region's leading centres for training and professional development in the banking and finance industries - to provide the interns with training, coaching and mentorship. As well as supporting the development of critical soft skills, including interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, team working skills and various career planning skills, the session will include an introduction to FinTech and to digital