Graduate Fellowship Programme

The GFP is a tailor-made Programme for highly motivated Qatari nationals who have recently graduated.  The programme offers first-hand experience working as a regulator in a world-class regulatory organisation, under the guidance of an expert personal mentor.  Participants also attend external training and internal structured development activities to prepare them for an ongoing career with the Regulatory Authority.   

Successful applicants are considered as full employees from the first day they join.  When appointed, participants will be placed, according to experience and education, in a focused course of development in one of the core regulatory divisions (Authorisation and Supervision or Policy, Enforcement, and Risk) or in one of the Operations Divisions (IT, Finance, HR, Corporate Communications).  During the 12 month programme, participants rotate jobs within their course of development to gain work experience and a global understanding of the department or division.  Participants are guided through this process by personal mentors who are subject matter experts from around the world.  Participants also regularly meet with the Manager of Employee Development who supports their development and progression through the programme.

Upon successful completion of the programme, Participants receive a certificate confirming their experience and an offer ongoing employment as an Associate with the Regulatory Authority.

What are the requirements?

▪Qatari nationality

▪a University Degree in an area such as: Accountancy, Business, Law, Finance, Banking, IT, HR, or Communications

▪excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

▪willingness to work from 8h to 5h from Sunday to Thursday

▪a desire to make a real contribution to the development of the Regulatory Authority and the financial services industry in the State of Qatar

What are the benefits?

▪a very competitive salary with allowances

▪invaluable regulatory experience as a foundation for a career in financial services

▪experience in an international working environment with progressive policies and laws

▪internal and external training programmes and certifications

▪ the potential for an ongoing role as an Associate with the Regulatory Authority