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ContentsMessage from the CEO

Message from the CHRO

About GIB

Vision & Mission

Our Values

Learning & Development

Young Professionals Development Program

Staff Engagement Events

Career Fairs

Testimonials

How We Recruit

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Message fromthe CEO

Welcome:I am delighted to welcome you to a rewarding career opportunity with GIB and congratulations on taking the first step towards a fresh and innovative new career with us.

Our New Strategy: Enjaz 2015Today we are in a very exciting period. In 2010, GIB adopted a new strategy, Enjaz 2015, which entails the transformation of the Bank into a pan-GCC universal bank based on four main pillars: corporate banking, investment banking, asset management and retail banking. I am very happy to inform you that we have launched our new Retail Banking business.

GIB’s ValuesOur core values are deeply entrenched into the GIB culture. We strongly believe in adopting a business approach that integrates innovation and customer orientation. The ground-breaking Retail Bank that we have launched has been designed and founded on those values. In everything that we do and offer those values are the anchor. Hence, I encourage you to join us and be a part of this exciting journey.I welcome you again to explore a “Career you can bank on” with GIB; join the family, live the values, come up with innovative ideas, learn, grow and take GIB to new heights!

Dr. Yahya AlyahyaChief Executive Officer

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Message from the CHRO

I am delighted to welcome you to a rewarding career opportunity with GIB! We have a clear strategy for growth and an environment that provides opportunities for you to achieve your career aspirations whether you are a fresh graduate or experienced professional. GIB is committed to empowering and developing young and senior professionals and is always keen to recruit new talent into the business.

Mr. Jim BeckChief Human Resources Officer

AboutGIB

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GIB was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 1975 and is licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain as a conventional wholesale bank. It is owned by the six GCC governments, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia holding a majority stake (97.2 per cent). GIB has branches in London, New York, Riyadh, Dhahran, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi and representative offices in Beirut and Dubai, in addition to its main subsidiaries, London-based Gulf International Bank (UK) Limited, and Riyadh-based GIB Capital LLC.

Whilst GIB strives to become the employer of choice in the region, it continues to emphasise the importance of creating a healthy yet challenging environment for its employees. Our HR strategy is based on the development and retention of talented individuals who have the ability to take on challenging and leading roles in the future. Further, GIB focuses on creating more career opportunities within the organization and investing in relevant development training for its employees according to the changing market environment.

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Vision & Mission

To provide innovative, convenient and customised financial products and services. In parallel, build and retain a reputation for trust, quality and reliability in order to establish GIB as the partner of choice and create long-term relationships. This will enable us to add value for our customers, be an employer of choice and meet shareholders' objectives.

Mission

Our vision is to be the international GCC bank with regional expertise, global outreach, innovative financial solutions and to be a value-adding partner, leveraging cutting-edge technology and superior human capital.

Vision

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Customer OrientationFoster customer-centric activities and react rapidly to changes in customer needs.

Value CreationIncrease the stakeholders' value and ensure sustainable development.

InnovationPioneer in the development of new business concepts, services and products.

Professionalism & ExcellenceEnsure high quality work, optimal timing and a high level of accountability.

IntegrityAct with honesty, fairness and consistency in all relationships.

TransparencyProvide a transparent products and services offering, clear policies and procedures and reliable financial reporting.

CommitmentWork with high dedication and "go the extra mile".

TeamworkFoster a collaborative working environment to succeed. Our

Values

Our Values

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The organization recognizes the value of staff learning and development initiatives. These are based on ensuring our staff possess the required knowledge and skills to deliver outstanding performance. Our learning and development programs span regulatory, job-based and individual requirements as well as supporting staff to realize their potential through career development. Different learning methods such as e-learning, collaborative learning etc. are widely used by the Bank.

Initiatives like ‘job rotation’, ‘transfer of knowledge’, and ‘lunch & learn’ are also organized periodically to enhance knowledge sharing, cross-functional learning and keep everyone abreast of the latest happenings and developments.

Learning & Development

Learning & Development

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Over the past 39 years, GIB has earned its reputation for being one of the Gulf’s most reliable and trusted financial partners. If it weren’t for the dedication and professionalism of its employees, GIB would not have achieved this reputation.

GIB believes in providing a work environment that supports people’s development and encourages leadership. On the business front, GIB has recently launched its retail banking proposition in Saudi Arabia, with plans to expand and offer its services throughout the GCC region. In its pursuit to become the ‘Employer of Choice’ in the region, GIB is continuously on the lookout for experienced professionals as well as fresh, talented and ambitious graduates who are eager to start their career with one of the GCC’s leading international financial institutions and grow its reputation and business further.

The Bank offers new recruits a unique opportunity to gain professional experience in a challenging yet rewarding environment supported by exceptional learning and development opportunities.

Being one of the leaders in the region, GIB believes that the main reason behind the success of its business is professionalism; people who are willing to go the extra mile and grow their career with a bank that is a market leader in the region.

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GIB looks for candidates that are enthusiastic, creative and committed but more importantly those who are willing to hold true to our values and make a difference.

The GIB Young Professionals Development Program offers competitive and unique development opportunities and consists of two years of development focused job rotation and learning. This is a blended approach of classroom, online, theoretical, on-the-job training, off-site learning, continuous professional development, coaching, mentoring performance monitoring and assessment.

On completion of the program, the Young Professionals are assigned to their roles with defined Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

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GIB’s Social Committee organizes various events across the year with the aim of engaging with staff and their family members. This provides them with an opportunity to meet in a casual environment, socialize, build strong ties with people across different work functions and encourages camaraderie and collaboration.

These events are wide ranging, from celebrating occasions, like National Day, Eid, etc., to special events, like ‘Think Pink’, ‘Blood Donations Camps’, ‘Bahrain Marathon Relay’ as well as fun events like, ‘Family Day’, ‘Ramadan Ghabga and Kids Day at Work. These events are well appreciated by staff and their families who are extremely happy to participate and attend, as they increase the sense of belonging and enhance employee engagement.

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Staff Engagement Events

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GIB participates in various career fairs, regionally and abroad. These fairs provide us with the opportunity to visit the best institutes and universities, meet with young and bright minds, explore career interests and showcase the career opportunities within the Bank. It’s our aim to attract and retain the best graduates and professionals and interact with them personally during these career fairs.

Hence, if you are a graduate or professional seeking a rewarding career with one of the most reputable financial institutions in the region, please look out for the next opportunity and review our events calendar section available on our career page and meet with us in person. We look forward to welcoming you at these events!

CareerFairs

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Testimonials

Nawaf KablyHead of Recruitment

Nadia AliManager Credit Administration, Risk Management

Hamad FakhroAssistant Vice President – IT Audit

My career journey with GIB, spanning over 16+ years, has been very positive and exciting. My journey within GIB has been extremely rewarding. GIB recognises the efforts of its employees, and my hard work, dedication and commitment has enabled me to grow within the Credit Administration department from a Secretary to my current position.

Since joining the Bank in 2012, my responsibilities have revolved around performing IT audits to provide reasonable assurance that the risk management, control and governance systems are functioning as expected and assist the bank in meeting its objectives and goals. The 2 years that I have spent with the Bank have been very rewarding and dynamic. It is incomparable to any other working place

I joined GIB during a very important phase in March 2011 soon after the new strategy was introduced. The last four years with the bank has been a truly remarkable roller-coaster journey for me, both functionally and professionally. During this exciting time, I have contributed directly to the realization of the Bank’s strategic initiatives by seeking and hiring the right talent across different functions and levels. We are continuing with this journey until we achieve our goals.

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At GIB we take all job seekers through a structured recruitment process. The following steps will give you a good idea of what to expect.

Step 1 – Application:GIB accepts applications submitted through our career site. The entire application process should take no longer than few minutes and typically involves the following stages:• Entering basic personal information.• Building or uploading your CV.

Step 2 – Screening:Your application will be assessed by our recruitment department and if you successfully match the job requirements, your application will then be forwarded to the relevant line manager for further review.

Step 3 – Shortlisting:If your application is shortlisted, your profile and details will be reviewed by the line manager. The line manager and the recruitment team will review your CV against the technical skills and specific experience for the role and select the candidates who will be contacted for interview.

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Step 4 – Assessment Center:If shortlisted, you will then be invited to an Assessment Center or a Selection Day depending on the role for which you are applying. These selection events can consist of psychometric testing, English language testing, presentations, trial exercises and group activities, all measured against the requirements for the role.

Step 5 – Interviews:Our recruitment team will contact successful applicants to arrange an initial interview. Depending on the candidate's location, it will be either:• Face-to-face interview.• Telephone or Skype interview.

The initial interview will examine the competencies and skills required for the role you have applied for. We will also discuss your reasons for choosing GIB and where applicable, your readiness to relocate to a new country. A face-to-face interview will follow the telephone or Skype interview.

Prior to meeting us, you will receive plenty of additional information about the Bank and the role and you will have every chance to ask questions throughout the recruitment process.

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Step 6 – Offer:If you are successful at this stage, you will receive a formal offer of employment. On your written acceptance of the role, we start to co-ordinate the on boarding process with you.

Please note that upon receipt of an offer from GIB, you will be required to provide the following:• Employment References.• Medical Reports.• Education Certificates.• Other documentation as required by local labor law.

Our recruitment team will provide you with more information on what documents we need from you and advise you on the next steps required prior to you joining GIB.

How WeRecruit

How We Recruit