BHB, CFA join hands for Mutamahin programme

Bahrain Bourse (BHB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the CFA Society Bahrain to enhance joint cooperation and support Mutamahin Programme. The deal was signed by Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, the Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse and Mahmoud Nawar, the President of the CFA Society Bahrain. As per the deal, Bahrain Bourse will provide internship positions for graduates of the Mutamahin Programme.

In return, CFA Society will provide seats within the Mutamahin programme to eligible students of the TradeQuest (University) finalists. Commenting on the deal, Shaikh Khalifa stated: “The Mutamahin programme complements an array of awareness programmes currently being delivered by Bahrain Bourse.” Speaking on the occasion, Mahmoud Nawar said: “Mutamahin Programme, an initiative by CFA Society Bahrain falls perfectly under a long term vision of producing a new ethical, dedicated and seasoned generation of investment experts in Bahrain.”

Mutamahin is a graduate training programme aimed at developing and nurturing young university graduates. Until date, the programme has trained over 250 candidates and has partnered with top Bahraini institutions to secure over 100 six-month internships seats for these candidates to participate in.

The Mutamahin programme will provide a 12 weeks intensive training to university students in six distinct modules covering the areas of Business Ethics, Communication, Teamwork, Project Management, Technical Training and Personal Branding led by top experts in the region. CFA Society Bahrain will then select top participants for 6 months internships at some of the top financial institutions in Bahrain.