Founded in 1973, Bank of Sharjah is among the UAE’s oldest local banks.
Focus areas: corporate and commercial banking, trade finance, treasury, with select retail/SME services.
Why candidates choose BOS: strong regional brand, stable work environment, exposure to corporate clients, and opportunities in risk, credit, and operations.
Is Bank of Sharjah hiring in 2025?
UAE banking is expanding across corporate lending, trade finance, payments, and compliance. BOS typically posts roles throughout the year, with spikes aligned to budget cycles and new mandates. Openings are announced on:
Official Careers page (primary source)
LinkedIn company page
Major UAE job boards (occasionally): Bayt, Naukri gulf, Gulf Talent
Tip: Set job alerts on LinkedIn and check the careers page weekly.
Top in-demand roles at Bank of Sharjah in 2025
Retail and Branch Banking: Relationship Officer/Manager, Personal Banker, Teller, Branch Operations Officer
Product/Digital roles: AED 20,000–40,000+ Benefits typically include medical insurance, annual leave, performance bonus, and training. Exact packages vary by level and business line.
Interview process and sample questions
Typical stages: HR screen → Hiring manager interview → Panel/technical case → Final round/offer.
Sample questions:
Credit: “Walk me through a recent corporate credit assessment you prepared. Key risks? Mitigants?”
Trade finance: “Explain differences between LC and LG; common discrepancies and how to handle them.”
Compliance: “How do you assess a high-risk client under AML? What red flags do you monitor?”
Sales/RM: “Describe how you grew a corporate portfolio and managed NPLs.”
Ops: “How do you reconcile payment breaks and reduce operational errors?”
Tips:
Use STAR method, quantify results (e.g., “grew liabilities by AED 40M,” “reduced TAT by 30%”).
Bring a tidy portfolio: updated CV, certifications, ID copy (if in UAE), references if requested.
Fresh graduates and internships
Watch the careers page for internships/entry roles (Teller, Junior Ops, Analyst Trainee).
Strengthen your profile with short courses: financial modeling, Excel/Power BI, AML basics.
Highlight GPA, internships, projects, and campus leadership; include a 3–4 line summary on your CV.
Working culture and growth
Bank of Sharjah emphasizes prudent risk management, client service, and operational discipline.
Expect clear targets for front-office roles and defined KPIs for risk/ops functions.
Career progression: analyst → senior analyst → assistant manager/manager; RM → senior RM → team lead.
Related employers and alternative paths
If BOS roles are limited, check:
Sharjah Islamic Bank, United Arab Bank, Bank of Sharjah affiliates/subsidiaries