In line with its Emiratisation vision 2020: to be the International employer of choice for UAE National talent, Standard Chartered Bank announced today its participation at the UAE Career Fair 2015. The Bank is also silver sponsor of the event which is taking place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 until 30 April, 2015.

At the event, Standard Chartered will raise awareness about the various Graduate Programmes it offers and meet prospective talented UAE Nationals who are qualified to join its international team representing over 70 nationalities.

Standard Chartered Bank UAE is committed to creating a more inclusive environment and has recently enhanced maternity leave days from 90 calendar days to 140 calendar days. The belief is that inclusion is an organisational strength, experienced as part of our brand, which in turn can have a positive impact on key aspects of organisational performance. In addition, there have been enhancements to medical benefits with an increase in maternity limits, introduction of cover for dental treatment and alternative medicine.

Standard Chartered Bank has also introduced a part-time and flexible-time work schemes for employees. The schemes aim to offer employees better work-life balance and allow the Bank to create more job opportunities for UAE Nationals.

Commenting on the Banks participation, Ruth McGill, Regional Head of Human Resources - Middle East, North Africa & Pakistan & Head of Human Resources UAE said:

Our main aim is to attract, train and retain UAE National talent looking to develop a career in Conventional or Islamic Banking. Through our continuous participation in the career fairs across the UAE, we aim to attract qualified UAE Nationals able to lead the Bank and the industry in the future. We also want to raise awareness about the various training programmes that we offer.

In line with our continuous efforts to distinguish ourselves, Standard Chartered Bank is always looking at improving its workplace by introducing health, work-life balance and career opportunities to be the employer of choice for UAE Nationals.

The Bank provides a number of programmes targeting UAE Nationals who want to unleash their full potential with a leading international organisation such as Standard Chartered Bank.