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The DFSA has signed 59 bi-lateral Memoranda of Understanding with regulators in jurisdictions across the world.

Recruitment and DFSA Requirements

The DFSA annually recruits a number of top quality Emirati graduates for entry into its prestigious TRL Programme, starting in September. Our aim is to recruit, develop and manage high performing graduate talent. For details of the recruitment process click here. Recruitment will open January 2014, however internships are welcome now.

Individuals will have an excellent range of developmental and training opportunities so as to enhance their career.

Upon completion of the TRL Programme, individuals will have:

  • Developed and applied a breadth of technical skills and knowledge covering all aspects of DFSA duties;
  • Developed their people management skills;
  • Gained valuable experience in an internationally focused, competitive environment and
  • Gained industry specific (UK-based) qualifications.

The DFSA requires successful graduates to possess:

  • Education to University level (Bachelor’s degree) in any discipline;
  • Background knowledge of or interest in Finance and Markets Regulation;
  • A very high standard of spoken and written English – this is essential as the work involves reading, writing and speaking English on highly technical matters;
  • An acceptable standard of numeracy;
  • Willingness and enthusiasm to commit to the TRL Programme requirements.

Graduates will possess excellent research skills showing good powers of analysis and attention to detail, yet at the same time they must be practical and creative in solving complex problems. Most importantly, graduates will want to contribute to the long-term development of the UAE’s financial services sector. They will be self-motivated, learning and work focused, and highly achievement oriented.