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Professional Development Program I PDP

A Message from theSenior Managers

About BSF

Employer of Choice

BSF Academy

About the Programme

Application Process

Admission Process

Assessment Methods

Continuous Assessment

Testimonials

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A Message from the Managing Director

The Professional Development Programme (PDP) is one of our premium programmes, hiring Saudi Talents who recently graduated from both local and international universities. Banque Saudi Fransi has its unique experience in developing leaders from within by adopting effective Career Development and Succession Planning Strategies. We greatly value our Human Capital as we highly invest in BSF Talents who will become the ‘Future Leaders’. We believe that PDP positions Banque Saudi Fransi very well to capitalize on upcoming opportunities. Whatever the plan, we know that it is the quality of the employees who will ultimately make the difference. The bank’s strategy stresses the importance of motivation and determination for employees that assume future leadership and management roles. I am convinced that with the help of our quality PDPs Banque Saudi Fransi will meet all its objectives and future challenges that the banking industry will have to face.

Patrice CouvegnesManaging Director

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After over 22 years since its creation the Professional Development Programme remains to be a solid brick in the building and developing of future managers for our bank. Amongst many things that bring pride to being part of Banque Saudi Fransi, this programme holds on to its position high on the list. It is extremely heartening to see our once trainees assuming crucial functions at management level. Our continuous efforts to add more value to this programme and its content makes it a point of attraction for young Saudis looking to establish a solid banking career.

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Abdulrahman Amin JawaDeputy Managing Director

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The Professional Development Programme is a strategic corporate programme for BSF that guarantees the return on investment in training for employees. The strategic aim of the PDP is to develop well-rounded junior bankers allowing mutual benefits to both employees and BSF. The innovative learning process puts strong emphasis on on-the-job training performing actual work assignments more than classroom training. Therefore the PDP consists of only few weeks of classroom training followed by rigorous and structured work assignments at all key divisions.

Amr Al-TaherCorporate Human Resources Division Head

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Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) is a Saudi Arabian Joint Stock Company established by Royal Decree No. M/23 dated June 4, 1977. BSF is a full service commercial bank serving the local and international banking needs of its clients and is a leading provider of comprehensive financial services and products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other markets.

The Bank is affiliated with Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank that holds an equity interest of 31.1%. Crédit Agricole CIB is a fully-fledged member of the Crédit Agricole Group, the second largest bank in France, and seventh amongst banks of the Euroland by total equity.

BSF has a presence in major cities in all of the regions of Saudi Arabia. Its head office is located in the capital city Riyadh, with a massive network of branches, ATMs and dedicated support staff around the Kingdom.

Over the years BSF has demonstrated a sustainable pattern of growth that has established its current financial strength and leadership in the Saudi market, positioning the bank as a modern and dynamic institution fully geared to meet the challenges of the future.

Banque Saudi Fransi plays a leading role in supporting various community development projects in both private and government agencies in the Kingdom and has made many contributions to social, educational, charitable, health and sporting activities

BSF is a full service commercial bank serving the local and international banking needs of its clients

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BSF as an Employer of choiceBSF is an employer of aspiration, and we are building the future of banking in Saudi Arabia. To achieve this we employ only the best people and this is where, as a top graduate, you come into the picture.

If you have the ability and you are driven to success, our leading Talent Programmes provide you with real opportunity of career progress through the bank.

Since the Programme started in 1990, many Saudi candidates have been recruited and trained within the framework of the Professional Development Programme. Many of our past graduates are now senior leaders within the bank, handling significant responsibilities and challenges on a daily basis. We are the only destination for outstanding Saudi graduates, offering exceptional development opportunities.

Employer of Choice

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BSF Academy

BSF have invested in a state of the art BSF Academy devoted to offering learning and development programmes targeted to support talented staff in obtaining the required professional capabilities in their chosen career path.

The academy comprises of market leading programmes, training courses and learning tools designed to provide our staff with pioneering ways to learn and develop.

The Academy challenges our Staff to think smarter, work harder, express their ambitions and to bring about their full potential.

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| Programme Overview Our Programme is designed to train and develop graduates with bachelor degree or higher to acquire the necessary skills to hold leadership positions in core banking or support and control Divisions. All of which are exciting areas of banking, where you will have the opportunity to make a real impact.

| Programme ObjectivesBSF aims to hire talented and highly motivated applicants from leading universities abroad and in the Kingdom. Our programme provides market leading training targeted to create ambitious and goal orientated leaders who proactively use initiative to retain our position at the forefront of the banking industry.

| Programme structureWe believe that every new graduate comes with a unique set of knowledge, skills and perspectives. Our Professional Development Programme provides a solid foundation to start your career, share your knowledge, reveal leadership capabilities and work with talented colleagues along the way. You will have the opportunity to realize your full potential and find out what it takes to succeed in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Our comprehensive programme includes technical and soft skills training, matching your practical experience with a mixture of knowledge and skill that leads to success. Training courses are followed by formal on-job-training in assigned departments.

Participants are expected to obtain a variety of skills, to be productive, and to take initiative in continual efforts to gain a deep understanding of the business.

About the Programme

Application Process

Our recruitment and selection process includes several phases of assessment and there are certain requirements which must be met for application eligibility.The application submission date is within the first half of the year (Jan- Jun)The start of the Programme will be within the Second half of the year (Jul- Dec)

Programme requirementsPDP applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: • Saudi National• Recent University Graduate with graduation date not exceeding one year.• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or 4.00 on a

5-point scale • Fluency in English – Speaking, Reading and Writing – International English Language Test

Standard (IELTS) 5.5 and above• Age not exceeding 28 years at the time of application

Desirable Majors• Business Administration• Economics• Finance• Management Information Systems• Computer Science• Industrial Engineering• Accounting

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Application Process

Once you have your CV completed, and you would like to join us please visit our Career Portal at www.fransicareers.com.

Upon registration, you will have access to the Applicant Center (self-service) that will enable you to track your application at any stage of the recruitment process and many more features.

Your CV must include:• Name, address, contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) • Age • Skills and knowledge • other relevant experience • Achievements • Training courses• Highest level of education

InterviewAn interview is your opportunity to prove that you obtain the required skills, abilities and personality. We need to know what your achievements, skills and capabilities are, so make sure this comes across in your answers. Consider questions that are likely to be asked and practice your answers as much as possible. Likely questions include:• What makes you interested in this Programme?• What makes you a good candidate? • What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Assessment Methods The recruitment and selection criteria for this programme is very rigorous, involving not only interviews, but comprising on-line assessments of English language proficiency, cognitive reasoning abilities (Numerical and Verbal), business scenario exercises and psychometric assessments, together with fact-finding and competency-based interviews, culminating in group assessment centers in Riyadh . Candidates will be screened out or in at every stage of this multi-step process

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Continuous Assessment

Continuous Assessment Over the twelve months of the programme, each PDP will have an individually tailored Development Plan, compiled in conjunction with the relevant Line Manager, and progression of performance, delivery and personal skills will be monitored through evaluations on a regular basis. You should be able to show that you are suitable to work within our organization and add value to it. You will be given regular feedback, coaching, monitoring and have the opportunity to attend professional training that will give you the opportunity to improve and excel. At the end of one year you will be (upon the confirmation of your division head) graduating.

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“Back in 2005, and after I graduated as an Industrial Engineer from King Saud University, my destiny steered me to deviate from the path I had previously identified for my career, and into the banking/finance sector. After reviewing programmes offered by most Saudi Banks, I found BSF to be at the top in providing a well-rounded and structured Professional Development Programme for fresh graduates and the decision was made to join BSF’s unrivalled PDP.During my journey, I had the chance to explore the various bank functions and learned the core and basic banking management skills which I found priceless, given the programme’s time-horizon. After successfully completing my PDP, I joined the Structured Finance Division – CBG where I utilized the knowledge I gained from the PDP course and acquired on the job training during my stay at SFD. I also leveraged the wide in-house social network established during the programme to help my management in achieving the bank’s mission and vision. My enrollment to the PDP was the first important step of who I am today; the Head of Corporate Finance Department – SFD. While I am still relatively at the origin of my career path, the programme has marched my progress within the Bank’s hierarchy and it will, along with my hard work and discipline, further my career progress.”

Ismail Al-Sallom I Head of Corporate Finance

“Professional Development Programme (PDP) is a great programme for fresh graduates to give an overall view of the various departments in the bank. It gives the opportunity for both the trainees and the departments to get to know each other before committing to work together.I joined Group Treasury in 1995 as part of the Margin Trading team. After one year Margin Trading was relocated to Private Banking under the Brokerage Department and I was part of that move. It was a completely different environment with full of challenges.I rejoined GTD in 1998 and ever since I’ve assumed eight different positions, until I became the Head of Group of Treasury in 2011.”

Adel Mallawi I Group Treasury Head

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“I graduated from the American University of Beirut with a BA in Economics. Shortly afterwards, I decided to start a career in banking. Following a variety of job offers from top banks in Saudi Arabia, I chose to join Banque Saudi Fransi when I was admitted in the Professional Development Programme (PDP). The programme consisted of training courses and hands-on training in different bank departments. As a fresh graduate, PDP was a great experience. It helped me learn about the structure of the organization, its different divisions and its core activities. Most importantly, joining the PDP was key for me to build a great network among all levels within the bank. After graduating from PDP, Batch 16, I joined the Structured Finance Division (SFD) and became one of the few Saudi women working in this highly sophisticated domain in finance. Today, I head the Leveraged Finance Department within SFD where I work on the financings of mega projects and interact with senior managers and CEOs of Saudi blue chip companies that have massively contributed to the Saudi economy.”

Farah Ismail I Head of Leveraged Finance

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“I applied for a job with BSF in September 1994 and was subsequently enrolled in the Professional Development Programme (PDP batch 7) for one year, during which I spent 6 months on rotation in all the bank›s divisions. I also completed 6 months on-job-training in the Credit Administration Department - Western Region. During the period from 1998 to 2004, I took over as Head of Credit Administration Department - Western Region. Since 2004, I have held the position of Head of the Credit Administration Country Wide. PDP was truly the core foundation of my successful career path and I wish the programme to continue its successful role in developing the future managers of BSF.

Riyad Obaid I Head of Legal Division

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“My PDP experience was both eye-opening as well as personally enriching. I have taken advantage of opportunities for self-development, and a wide range of interesting courses.The Programme walked me through training to make sure I was on the right track. Specifically, I admired how my supervisors and the Corporate Human Resources department would follow up with me as I was on my work assignments to make sure it was delivering to my needs.Since then, I have experienced a far greater grasp of the abilities I need, in order for me to actually be ready for a career jump-start.Not only would I recommend the PDP for someone who is ambitious, but also, for someone who enjoys the positive atmosphere that BSF provides.”

Sarah A Al-Baadi I Executive Associate I Retail Banking

“I joined BSF following a degree in Forensic Science and a Degree in International Business from the UK. I’ve always had a fascination with trading and sales and the Treasury function in a bank. Therefore I decided to pursue this as a career. The graduate programme gave me the chance to experience the basics of banking and allowed me to focus more in depth into the world of Treasury.

As a fresh graduate you will receive tremendous support to help you perform and succeed. There are a lot of learning and development opportunities and my mentors were extremely encouraging.

I can confidently recommend the PDP programme and BSF as an employer as it is truly a place to learn, develop and prosper.”

Alyazid H. Damanhouri I Junior Dealer I Group Treasury

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