UAE, [24 September,] 2014 Standard Chartered has today commenced (25 September) its second UAE National Job Fair that will be held, at the Diamond Ballroom 1 and 2 of The Address Dubai Mall from 09 am to 7 pm. The latest edition is being conducted as part of ongoing efforts to position the Bank as an international employer of choice for local talent capable of driving sustainable business growth by 2020.

The dedicated open day aims at identifying and recruiting high-calibre UAE Nationals interested to make their careers in the world of banking and finance. The job fair complements the Banks active participation in various career fairs for UAE Nationals across the countrys universities.
Senior representatives from Standard Chartered will be conducting walk-in interviews with candidates and will be onsite throughout the event to discuss the various roles and responsibilities for current and potential positions across the Bank.

Almost half of Standard Chartereds Emirati employees have been working for the Bank for the past 5 to 10 years. Of the total National workforce, 75 per cent are female and 13 per cent hold senior positions. The Standard Chartered UAE National Job Fair is a key initiative for maintaining and improving these favourable demographics. Commenting on the Banks organisation of the event, Mohsin Nathani, CEO, Standard Chartered Bank for UAE, said:
After great success of our inaugural UAE Nationals job fair held earlier this year, we are delighted to be back to recruit local talent interested in making their careers in the exciting world of banking and finance. As an international bank deeply rooted in the UAE, we recognise that developing a robust pipeline of local talent is key to our success in the long run. We provide a world-class work environment while placing great emphasis on the training and development of UAE nationals.

Todays job fair underscores our commitment to this market and I look forward to welcoming many new UAE nationals to our bank.
Ruth McGill, Regional Head of Human Resources - Middle East, North Africa & Pakistan
& Head of Human Resources UAE, Standard Chartered Bank, added:

We are always on the lookout for UAE National talent and we continue to actively organise and participate at various recruitment exhibitions and fairs across the country.

Through tailored development, career planning, coaching and mentorship, we provide our UAE National employees with an exceptional learning experience and an environment to reach their full potential developing new skills, gaining new insights and understanding how an international business is run

Standard Chartered is fully committed to supporting Emirati students and graduates. The variety of training and mentoring programmes at the Bank provides Emiratis access to state-of-the-art learning academy and best international banking practices, standards and products.

Standard Chartered has a number of strategic alliances with several UAE-based organisations and provides a number of training programmes which makes it one of the best employers for UAE Nationals looking for careers in the Banking industry