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Egypt’s transformation into one of the emerging economic powerhouses of the twenty-first century has been powered by a combination of smart, reformist economic policies and the hard work and innovation of the private sector. To business leaders here, success is about more than just profits.

Egypt needs to create over 700,000 new jobs every single year, which will require average economic growth of 7% per annum,” says Hassan Abdalla, vice chairman and managing director of Arab African International Bank (AAIB), one of the nation’s leading private-sector financial institutions.

iven the depth of the Egyptian market, he stresses the need to broaden the financial system beyond banking to include other forms of financing such as private equity funds, consumer finance companies, especially mortgage finance, leasing and venture capital. Empowering SMEs is another crucial area for invigorating the financial system. To a considerable extent, these developments are in the process, but they need to have the proper regulations to have them work effectively. This is perceived as increasingly the role to be played by the private sector and NGOs with the government role tilting towards becoming the regulator.

Arab African International Bank is well-equipped to lead change in the Egyptian financial market. Abdalla is the CEO who leveraged the bank to become a forerunner in the Egyptian market in a record time. A visionary banker with a piercing insight partly attributed to his long experience in international financial markets in Europe and the U.S, a deep feel of the potentials of the local market and the inherent competitiveness of AAIB. “It is our deep knowledge of the market, our ability to move fast, our ability to face less risk in innovative ways, and to serve our clients with deep understanding of their needs”, he says.

Established as the first private sector bank in Egypt in 1964, AAIB has placed itself at the centre of an exciting emerging economy through a long, successful history that has combined innovation and trusted partnerships with its customers – from individual account holders to industrial conglomerates. AAIB has posted the industry’s top growth figures for five years running as the Egyptian economy liberalizes and expands. From being the first bank to introduce a foreign currency trading desk in the 1960s to the introduction of credit cards in the 1980s and smart cards in 2003, AAIB has always ensured that its clients enjoy innovative services from a trusted local partner. The bank’s status as the leading private-sector player in Egypt has been affirmed by awards from international observers including Euromoney (“Best Bank in Egypt” for 2007) and the Financial Times, whose banking publication The Banker named AAIB Egypt’s “Bank of the Year” in 2006. International ratings agency Moody’s, in recognizing the bank’s solid prospects moving forward, upgraded its credit rating for the bank in 2006, moving it from an “A” with a positive outlook to “A+” with a stable outlook.

There is still skepticism of online banking because of security and the skepticism is legitimate. Some banks have failed to keep their customer information safe. There are instances where massive debit card numbers have been stolen making one wonder how secure the online banking really is. There are also issues of key-loggers and malicious software that literally steal the information you type into your computer making it easy to break into your account and do things with your money that you never approved of. However, there is a technology that could help solve most of these issues on the user side.

There is a device called an authenticator that could be an extra layer of protection for the customer. How this works is when logging into the bank account the customer would need their login, their password, and the number from the authenticator device. This small device that can go on a keychain has a button pressed to give a number. That number is only valid for a minute. That becomes like the second password in order to log in. After a minute that number is never valid again.

This means that if someone wants to log into your account they have to literally steal this device from you and know your name and password to that account. This gives you physical control over access to your online account. If this is utilized by you, then it gives your banking account just one extra step of protection that you will need. Then spyware and key-loggers, even if getting part of the login, won’t be able to get into your account since you hold the physical piece.

The costs of these devices are fairly cheap most of the time coming well under $15 to the end user. If you want to bank online but are still skeptical of security, shop around for a bank that is serious about customer safety and offer authenticators for online banking.

For people who are willing to work hard and build a career based upon inter personal interests can feel elated with a better working environment that is being offered by the banking sector.

Through SBI Recruitment 2013, State Bank of India is searching for young and dynamic personalities for their clerical and officer as well as manager level operation. The bank today is more emphasizing on the individuals, who are willing to go that extra mile to achieve the desired goals of the bank. The bank is equally compensating and benefiting the professionals with incentives, rewards and remunerations. As per a recent study, there will be around two lakh job vacancies in banking sector, a major share of which may be attributed to SBI Recruitment options. There is a very high propensity of people opting for bank jobs and this trend has been positive owing to the sense of job security and benefits that a government job comes along.

A career with the RBI is more than just a job. RBI being the controller of financial and economic activities in India, a job with RBI comes with such responsibilities and repute, as well. RBI Recruitment 2013 clearly targeted towards selecting the best from the competent aspirants to work in a better profile of financial sector. It not only helps in fulfilling your satisfaction index for job, but also targets for a comprehensive development of social stature. It also helps in building your skill sets by dealing in departments of forex, government bonds, debt management, spearheading R&D for development within RBI, etc. Other rewards include establishing your self-esteem and enhancing the confidence level.

Careers in the banking sector have boomed, especially in the post liberalisation era. With the advent of commercial private sector banks, the banking system in India has witnessed a sea change in operation and market capitalization. Previously, bank recruitment saw people entering banks only at two levels, clerks or as the PO officers. However, in the new age of expanding economies revolving around the financial fulcrum of the banking sector, both public and private banking institutions offer versatile facilities for young professionals. Bank of India Recruitment 2013 have witnessed versatile change in its recruitment pattern. Now many positions for Agricultural officers, Rastrabhasa Adhikari, IT officers and Specialist Law officers are being notified by the bank for adequately qualified professionals. IBPS playing a major role in recruitment and selection of professionals in the respective disciplines of clerical jobs, officers positions as well as specialist officer posts at various levels of operation.

The opportunities of making a steady career out of bank jobs are numerous, provided you have the inclination and ability. All you need is a dedicated preparation and consistent endeavour to clarify the stringent selection measures and grab a prospective position for your own.