Guardian Life launches young leadership program

Guardian Life Insurance Limited officially announced the launch of ‘Guardian Young Leadership Program’ – its first ever year-long management trainee program – on 15 December (Thursday).

This fast-track learning and development program will be a stepping-stone for promising young graduates interested in making their mark in the financial sector, according to a press release.

The opening ceremony of the ‘Caretaker Young Leadership Program’ was held in the Department of Banking and Insurance, University of Dhaka at Professor Dr Abdullah Farouk Auditorium Hall.

The ceremony was held at the Professor Dr Abdullah Farouk Auditorium Hall within the Department of Banking and Insurance at the University of Dhaka. Professor Dr Hasina Sheykh, the Chairman of the department, as the chief guest presided over the event. “This will be one step forward to achieving specialized employees in the insurance sector of the country,” she said in her speech.

During the event, the Director of Guardian Life, Syed Akthar Hasan Uddin, the CEO Sheikh Rakibul Karim, FCA, and the Head of the Human Resources Department, Habib Chowdhury, spoke in detail about the Future Leader Program which will last for a year. They shared the information with the faculty, students and journalists who were present at the event.

Guardian Life is actively searching for young, talented individuals who bring new perspectives and are looking to grow as financial service professionals. Through its Young Leadership Program, the company aims to help these individuals advance in their careers and succeed in the financial services industry.

Following a stringent selection process, young leaders will be recruited and embark on a year-long journey of cross-functional job rotations across the core functions of Guardian Life. These rotations will be overseen by the company’s diverse and seasoned professionals, providing the young leaders with an accelerated career path. As a result, they will grow into accomplished financial sector professionals, armed with extensive knowledge and sound business savvy, ready to take on leadership roles.

Applications for Guardian Young Leadership Program are open until 5 January 2023. Interested applicants can directly apply for the position from Guardian Life‘s official website.