BENEFIT kicks off annual FinTech Internship program ‘Masar’
- Date: 14-Aug-2022
- Source: Bizbahrain
- Sector:Financial Services
- Country:Bahrain
BENEFIT kicks off annual FinTech Internship program ‘Masar’
BENEFIT, the Kingdomâs innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, officially kicks off its Annual FinTech Internship Program âMasarâ in its first edition, in collaboration with the Supreme Council for Women (SCW). This year, 11 university students and recent graduates are enrolled in the program segmented into 3 learning paths including Data services, Payment services and Corporate Support. On the first day, students completed an in-depth orientation program with various workshops delivered by BENEFIT with a key focus on AML Financial Crime, Information & Cybersecurity, Financial Literacy and more. He added: âThe tailored program will conclude with a final project in which students are challenged to submit their most unique concept in order to win a trophy for the âBest innovative idea in FinTechâ. The pitched innovative idea must streamline existing processes, simplify and lower costs of operations, generate a new income line for the company and add value to society.â Masarâs goal is to empower and upskill Bahrainâs youth to participate in the Kingdomâs thriving FinTech sector and generate future solutions. The internship provides Bahraini university students and recent graduates an opportunity to shadow industry experts, acquire foundational skills and practical knowledge, and collaborate to