COMPANY OUTLINE

Gulf International Bank (UK) is a thriving investment bank involved in a broad range of activities encompassing proprietary trading in global treasury and capital markets, and the provision of asset management and investment banking services to clients predominantly Middle East based.

The business of GIB UK is complemented ideally by the successful commercial banking operation of Gulf International Bank BSC, London branch. GIB Branch banking activity includes debt finance and structured finance business in Europe and Middle East.

Gulf International Bank BSC, based in Bahrain, the parent company is a leading player in wholesale commercial banking in the Gulf region. Branches of GIB also operate in New York and Riyadh, and representative offices in Singapore and Abu Dhabi.

Our Commitment

Approximately 250 staff are employed in the London office. A flat management structure means that our staff tend to gain broader experience than they would in large banks. We promote from within wherever possible. With modern offices in a prime position at One Knightsbridge, Gulf International Bank offers a highly professional working environment with open office areas. In addition to offering competitive salaries, a generous benefits package is available for staff.

Gulf International Bank is an ‘Investor in People’. We were the first bank to be awarded this nationally recognised standard of excellence in January 1995. Our commitment to training and developing our people again received the IiP seal of approval when we passed reassessments in early 1998 and 2001.

Achievement of the ‘Investor in People’ award is formal public recognition of the quality, effectiveness and relevance of our business planning and people management systems; of our commitment – from the top and throughout the Bank – to the development of our workforce; and of the importance which is attached to the skills and abilities, ideas and insights of our staff to give us a competitive advantage.

 

Significant resources are available to help our people achieve their full potential. Development needs are met in many ways, including on-job coaching and counselling, self-study, formal training programmes, and support for the acquisition of professional qualifications.

At Gulf International Bank individual contributions are important to the team effort. We recognise that each member of staff has a crucial role to play in the complex environment of a sophisticated bank. Delivering quality solutions to client needs is vital to the success of our business, and the cornerstone of our culture is a ‘one team’ mentality. Individuals are expected to take initiative and contribute to delivering the high standards our clients and counterparties expect.