04/02/2025
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04/02/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Feb 4: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) proudly celebrated the graduation of its third cohort of trainees from the prestigious "Moody's Credit Certificates-2024" program. Organized in collaboration with the renowned global credit rating agency Moody's, this initiative underscores NBK's commitment to enhancing employee skills and elevating workforce quality
This initiative aligns with NBK's strategic commitment to developing and enhancing workforce capabilities across the Group by designing and implementing targeted training programs, workshops, and educational initiatives aimed at elevating employee skills and competencies.
The five-month program encompassed comprehensive modules on credit analysis, credit structuring, documentation, relationship management excellence, negotiation strategies, effective planning and implementation techniques, as well as advanced credit masterclass, ESG and business strategy
Approximately 55 trainees participated in the program, divided into three groups at intermediate and advanced levels. Participants represented various departments across the bank, including the Consumer Banking Group, Risk Management Group, Private Banking Group, Corporate Banking Group, International Banking Group, and the Foreign Corporate, Oil and Trade Finance Group.
On this occasion, Najla Al-Sager, Head of Talent Management, Group Human Resources at National Bank of Kuwait, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the graduation of a new cohort from the Moody's Credit Certificate Program. This initiative underscores the bank's commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and investing in human capital, while preparing qualified banking leaders in line with the highest international standards.”
“Over the years, we have significantly enhanced the program's content to align with evolving industry demands and trends. The program’s duration has been extended from two months to five months, incorporating approximately a month of in-class training and around 23 hours of e-learning courses. Additionally, we have integrated workshops focused on the practical application of skills throughout the program to further enrich the trainees' knowledge and capabilities,” she added.
“We firmly believe that investing in our employees is a key strategic pillar for achieving sustainable growth and maintaining the bank's excellence and leadership. To this end, we are continuously committed to providing the best training and development programs in collaboration with renowned international institutions. Our goal is to build a flexible and dynamic workforce capable of adapting to future challenges and the ever-evolving banking landscape,” she emphasized.
“We have a comprehensive plan designed to enhance the efficiency of our workforce. We are committed to continuously preparing our employees to navigate the challenges brought about by the evolving dynamics of the banking sector. By equipping them with the necessary tools and knowledge, we ensure their ability to drive ongoing success, maintain the bank's excellence, and uphold our position at the forefront of innovation and competitiveness,” she highlighted.
Furthermore, Al-Sager stressed that NBK dedicates all its extensive resources to developing its human capital, enhancing the capabilities of its employees, and equipping them with the expertise and skills required to drive the bank's growth. This commitment plays a crucial role in building a highly skilled workforce that supports NBK's long-term objectives and strengthens the sustainability initiatives it champions.
The training partnership with Moody's embodies the bank's strategic plans to establish solid foundations for the professional development of NBK Group’s employees. By collaborating with renowned universities and prestigious international educational institutions, this initiative aims to cultivate future banking leaders, equipping them with the expertise and experience necessary to tackle the evolving challenges of the banking industry.
