In its first phase, 10 dynamic Bahraini graduates are being offered full-time employment with exposure to technology build-out labs, mentoring, and hands-on client experience.

GCC’s leading fintech, Aion Digital, is investing 1 million USD in a youth initiative; the Young Fintech Professionals Program. Aion was recently recognized as “one of the most exciting and innovative global fintech startups” by Fintech Abu Dhabi. As regional first-movers, Aion is now developing national talent pools in financial technology and digital transformation.

In its first phase, 10 dynamic Bahraini graduates are being offered full-time employment with exposure to technology buildout labs, mentoring, and hands-on client experience. Trainees will undergo professional placement across multiple business functions. The objective is to generate skilled and innovative Bahraini thought leaders to drive the digital shift within the GCC in the coming years.

The program is led by Fahad Kazim and Yasser Haji; two highly skilled Bahraini fintech practitioners who have quickly built their reputation in the digital banking space. Aion is building this futuristic talent in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030 and with support from Tamkeen.

The candidates are selected from various professional and educational backgrounds, primarily in the fields of computer science, data science, and digital marketing. The work environment at Aion ensures exposure to crucial

“We expect 70% of the existing banking skill set to be redundant within the next decade. At the same time, there is tremendous demand for futuristic skills in mobile, cloud, data and artificial intelligence. The aim of the Young Fintech Professional Program is to prepare GCC youth to be at the forefront of the digital era.” said Osama Al Khajah, founding partner and board member at Aion.

About Aion Digital

Aion Digital is a Bahrain based FinTech firm that solves business problems for banks through digital transformation. Built on disruptive technologies like open banking APIs, mobility, and AI, the platform allows banks to transform quickly and economically. Banks work with Aion Digital to create the best customer experiences and uses their newfound agility and a greater understanding of customers to go from follower to formidable leaders.