The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has successfully concluded its 2024 Virtual Career Fair, held in partnership with eFinancialCareers, a leading global job platform. With over 10,000 candidates worldwide registering to attend the Virtual Career Fair, businesses were able to leverage ADGM’s international connectivity, dynamic ecosystem, and innovation.
Held on October 10, 2024, the Virtual Career Fair featured more than 41 leading financial institutions, startups, legal firms, and tech companies within ADGM. The fair allowed businesses to streamline the recruitment process, removing geographical barriers.
“The Virtual Career Fair reflects ADGM’s ongoing efforts to create opportunities that support the ideology of creating a dynamic and holistic ecosystem, where businesses and skilled professionals thrive together,” stated Salem Mohammed Al Darei, CEO of ADGM Authority.
ADGM’s ecosystem attracts global talent
The collaboration with eFinancialCareers connected companies with job seekers worldwide, leading to the development of a dynamic workforce, essential for driving innovation within ADGM’s business community. This development also supports the UAE’s broader economic growth.
At the career fair, companies screened and interviewed a large number of candidates from countries all over the world. This includes the UAE, U.K., U.S., India, Singapore, and Australia, among others.
“From startups to large financial institutions, every business can meet its needs by hiring exceptional talent from across the globe. These professionals, in turn, become accelerators of innovation and competitiveness and contribute towards ADGM’s commitment to shaping the future of finance and technology in the region,” added Al Darei.
The career fair also highlighted ADGM’s ability to attract top-tier talent, underscoring its position as one of the fastest-growing international financial centers in the region.
48 percent of candidates receive positive follow-up
The fair also showcased ADGM’s diverse business ecosystem where candidates screened for jobs in elite sectors such as asset management, accounting, banking, family offices, fintech, real estate, legal services, insurance, and technology. This also solidifies ADGM’s role in fostering innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable economic growth.
“With over 10,000 candidates and 44 employers participating, the demand surpassed our expectations. We are pleased to see that over 48 percent of candidate meetings resulted in positive follow-up steps,” stated Peter Healey, CEO of eFinancialCareers.
The fair featured a diverse group of participating companies, including HSBC Bank PLC, Brevan Howard, BNP Paribas, Citco, and Shorooq Partners. Other companies from various industries also participated, making it a highly successful and valuable event for all stakeholders.
The ADGM Virtual Career Fair marked a key milestone in the financial center’s journey towards fostering a dynamic, innovative business environment and helped strengthen the region’s talent pipeline.
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