Bank Muscat

Company Overview

With assets worth over USD 27 billion, bank muscat is the leading financial services provider in Oman. with a strong presence in Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Investment Banking, Islamic Banking, Treasury, Private Banking and Asset Management. The bank has the largest network in Oman of more than 150 branches, 650 ATMs and CDMs and 15,000 + PoS terminals. The international operations consist of a branch each in Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and Kuwait and a Representative Office each in Dubai (UAE) Singapore and Iran.

bank muscat currently owns 97% stake in Muscat Capital LLC, a brokerage and investment banking entity in Saudi Arabia. As the flagship financial institution in Oman, bank muscat has a proven track record of excellence in service and enjoys around 38 percent market share in Oman. As a publicly listed Omani joint stock company, our primary listing is on the Muscat Securities Market (MSM) in addition to a listing on the Bahrain, London and Luxembourg Stock Exchanges.

Bank Muscat is the first bank in the world to win the prestigious Level 3 People Capability Maturity Model (PCMM) certification by Carnegie Melon University, USA. The PCMM certification groups Bank Muscat with an elite group of global organizations which have achieved benchmark HR standards.

The bank is also the winner of the prestigious Hewitt recognition as the Middle East's Best Employer, based on a study which identified companies that engaged the 'emotional and intellectual energy' of employees.

bank muscat is also an Investor in People (IiP) certified organization, affirming its human resources management practices in conformity with benchmark international standards, besides prestigious recognition for outstanding GCC-level achievement in national manpower initiatives.

What attributes do you look for when recruiting graduates?

The Bank is a perfect learning ground for fresh graduates desiring to build a career in Banking. The Bank urges employees to view the opportunity as a career rather than only a job.

The key competencies the Bank would expect in a prospective candidate are:

• Leadership, Partnership, Innovation, Integrity and Accountability.
• Excellent comprehension capabilities.
• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and grow.

For any candidate who possess the above characteristics, the Bank would be an ideal ground to initiate a fulfilling and enriching journey.

What key advice would you give to Gulf students/graduates who would like to work for your company?

Our advice to prospective candidates desiring to work with the Bank are:

1. Understand the organization and the people and behave in line with the organization values.

2. Be open minded to stretch yourself and willing to learn.

3. Exhibit strong work ethics and display inclusive behavior.

4. Be service oriented and solution focused.