Application Deadline: June 28, 2026
About the Programme
For the 2026 FirstBank Pan-African Graduate Trainee Programme, applications are now being accepted. To attract talented young graduates across its African operations and build the next generation of banking leaders, FirstBank is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pan-African Graduate Trainee Programme. One of Africa’s most prominent financial institutions, FirstBank is, with a strong presence across multiple African countries. To developing local talent and building a pipeline of future leaders who understand the diverse markets in which FirstBank operates, the Pan-African Graduate Trainee Programme reflects the bank’s commitment.
Eligibility Requirements
- A maximum age of 27 years by June 30, 2026, is required
- A minimum of 5 credits (including English and Mathematics) in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) is required
- University Educational Qualification – A minimum of Second-Class Honours (Lower Division) or HND (Upper Credit) in any discipline is required
- NYSC (Nigeria), NSS (Ghana), NYSS (Sierra Leone) completion by June 30, 2026, is required
Key Competencies and Attributes
The underlisted competencies must be possessed by candidates who are interested in joining the FirstBank Graduate Trainee Programme:
- Excellent communications skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Self-driven and results-oriented
- Highly innovative with excellent problem-solving skills
- A good team player
Why This Programme Matters
Rapidly growing across Africa, the banking and financial services sector is, driven by digital transformation, financial inclusion initiatives, and increasing cross-border economic activity. However, of trained, locally-rooted talent ready to take on leadership roles in this evolving landscape, there is a shortage. By recruiting talented young graduates from across FirstBank’s African operations, offering structured training to build banking and leadership competencies, creating a pipeline of future banking leaders who understand local markets, providing career pathways within one of Africa’s most established financial institutions, and building a pan-African network of banking professionals, FirstBank’s Pan-African Graduate Trainee Programme addresses this gap. For young African graduates under 27 who meet the academic requirements and have completed their national service (NYSC, NSS, or NYSS), an entry point into a banking career with one of Africa’s leading financial institutions is offered by this programme.
How to Apply
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