Pan-African Graduate Programme 2026

About the role

Ecobank Transnational, the pan-African bank present in 33 countries, runs a Graduate Programme for talented graduates ready to build a career in retail, commercial, or corporate banking. The programme is bilingual (English and French) and rotates trainees across two countries within a region. Application deadline 15 August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Complete an intensive three-month induction at Ecobank Academy.
• Rotate through three six-month placements covering branch banking, commercial banking, and a head-office function (risk, finance, operations, technology, or digital).
• Deliver project work assigned by each rotation host.
• Pass internal banking certifications including the Ecobank Banking Essentials.
• Participate in cohort knowledge-sharing and leadership sessions.

Requirements

• Citizen of an African country where Ecobank operates.
• Bachelors degree (any discipline) with a minimum of upper-second or equivalent.
• Graduated within the past two years.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Functional French and English for francophone or anglophone postings.
• Maximum age 27 at application.

Nice to have

• Internship in financial services, consulting, or a corporate function.
• Professional certification progress (CFA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Portuguese language ability for Lusophone country postings (Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde).

How to apply

Open the Ecobank Careers page at the apply link, complete the Graduate Programme application, and upload CV plus academic transcripts. Online aptitude tests, video interview, and assessment centre at the regional hub follow. Closing date 15 August 2026 for October 2026 cohort start.