Eligibility & Requirements

RECRUITMENT AND DFSA REQUIREMENTS

Every two years, the DFSA recruits a number of top UAE National graduates for entry into its prestigious TRL Programme, starting in September. Our aim is to recruit, develop and manage high performing graduate talent.

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 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 should 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 should want to contribute to the long-term development of the UAE’s financial services sector. They should be self-motivated, learning and work focused, and highly achievement oriented.