QNB launches Business of Banking programme in partnership with Fitch Learning to enhance local workforce

QNB has collaborated with Fitch Learning, part of the Fitch Group, to design and deliver a 'Business of Banking' Programme.
This collaboration aims to equip delegates with an understanding of the ‘Business of Banking’ and how these elements impact their roles and the solutions QNB provide.
The programme includes four modules covering ‘Financial Markets and Macro-Economics’, ‘Banking for Individuals’, ‘SMEs and Corporate’, ‘Credit Analysis and Long Term Funding Solutions’, and ‘Environment Social Governance’. These workshops incorporate case studies, group activities, challenges and project work.
The first module includes the ‘Bank Manager Simulation’, where delegates take on the role of a new “managing board” of a publicly listed bank active in retail and corporate banking.
In teams, delegates make decisions on the banks’ financials, their investments and market information and performance. Teams and individuals are encouraged to collaborate and incorporate learnings from the workshops and technical modules in decision-making.
In line with QNB’s strategic Qatarisation plan, the Fitch Learning programme harnesses world-class expertise to enhance the competitiveness of the local workforce by nurturing leaders who can navigate complex global challenges, localise international best practices, and contribute to the country’s sustainable economic growth.
“This programme will be an integral part of our ongoing commitment to develop emerging national leaders. QNB is dedicated to providing top-tier development for its staff. We need leaders who can apply their deep understanding of modern banking principles, impacting the strategic direction of the bank,” said Abdulla Nasser al-Khalifa, senior executive vice president, QNB Group Human Capital.
Through its subsidiaries and associate companies, QNB Group extends to 28 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 30,000, operating through 900 locations with an ATM network of more than 4,800 machines.