The Financial Academy and Riyad Bank have signed a training agreement that includes 54 training programs and workshops aimed at training more than 4,000 employees of Riyad Bank. This initiative aligns with the objectives of the Financial Sector Development Program under Saudi Vision 2030.
Representing the Financial Academy at the signing was CEO Mr. Manaa Al-Khamsan, while Riyad Bank was represented by Ms. Engy Al-Ghazawi, Senior Executive of the Human Capital Division.
Al-Khamsan emphasized that this distinguished partnership extends the pioneering role of the Financial Academy in developing human capital in the financial sector—particularly the banking sector—by adopting best global practices and standards in professional training and aligning training programs with the goals of the Financial Sector Development Program under Vision 2030.
For her part, Ms. Al-Ghazawi explained that this partnership represents a strategic leap in supporting specialized professional qualification paths in the Saudi banking sector. Additionally, it includes delivering a package of specialized training programs and advanced workshops offered exclusively in partnership with the Financial Academy to meet rapid changes and labor market needs. She pointed out that this agreement is part of a series of previously signed agreements with several prominent local and international entities to enhance the knowledge base of the bank’s employees, creating a tangible impact on the bank’s activities. Additionally, Riyad Academy—the bank’s training arm—adopts a professional development policy that keeps pace with market requirements and ongoing changes.
Financial Academy
It is noteworthy that the Financial Academy is an independent legal and administrative entity reporting to the Chairman of the Capital Market Authority. Its mission is to qualify, develop, and enhance human capital in the financial sector by advancing employees’ knowledge, skills, and culture—including executive leadership and board members of financial institutions—and by contributing to the development and promotion of best professional practices in the sector. Its target audience includes all financial sector entities: banks, finance, insurance, and the capital market.
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