Building on the success of its first edition in October, ADGM, the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, hosted its second Virtual Career Fair in collaboration with eFinancialCareers, emphasizing its dedication to global connectivity and its capability to attract top-tier talent from across the globe.
A total of 10,456 professionals registered to attend the career fair to take advantage of ADGM’s vibrant and thriving ecosystem, which enables both professionals and businesses to streamline the recruitment process by eliminating geographical barriers.
Held on May 14, 2025, this second edition featured over 40 leading businesses, including major financial institutions, banks, asset managers, fintech innovators, consultancies, startups, legal firms, and tech companies based in ADGM. Notable participants included BNP Paribas, Citi UAE, First Abu Dhabi Bank, HSBC, Standard Chartered, Grant Thornton, GQG Partners, Gulf Capital, and Finance House.
The collaboration with eFinancialCareers—a leading global job platform—opened doors for businesses to connect with candidates from more than 30 countries, with a significant number of participants from the U.K., U.S., India, Singapore, Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and beyond. This initiative also attracted participation from many UAE Nationals, highlighting its alignment with national talent development priorities.
Participating candidates represented a diverse range of over 30 sectors, including private banking, professional services, consulting, wealth management, digital banking, exchanges and brokerages, private equity, and hedge funds, among others.
Enhancing opportunities for candidates and employers
Employer booths recorded more than 32,000 visits from engaged professionals worldwide.
Salem Al Darei, CEO of ADGM Authority, stated: “The Virtual Career Fair stands as a powerful demonstration of ADGM’s commitment to global connectivity and talent attraction.
By leveraging technology and strategic partnerships such as the one with eFinancialCareers, ADGM continues to reduce barriers and increase opportunities for both candidates and employers on a global scale. We are providing ADGM-based firms seamless, cost-effective access to a diverse pool of skilled professionals from around the world. This not only simplifies the recruitment process but also enhances the competitiveness of our thriving ecosystem.”
Peter Healey, CEO of eFinancialCareers, remarked: “Abu Dhabi has proven again how extremely attractive it is to our audience of experienced financial services professionals. This event attracted more than 10,000 registrants, with 40 leading employers participating.”
He added: “The appetite for Abu Dhabi as a place to live and build a career in financial services seems to only grow as we develop our partnership with ADGM. We’re excited to see the impact we can make on the lives of our professionals within ADGM’s vibrant ecosystem in the future.”
The career fair aims to cultivate a dynamic talent pool that fuels innovation across ADGM’s business ecosystem and contributes to the UAE’s broader economic progress.
As ADGM continues to grow and expand its business ecosystem, initiatives like the Virtual Career Fair remain essential in supporting the needs of its stakeholders, bringing people, companies, and opportunities closer together.
