Graduate Trainee Programme 2026

About the role

Stanbic Bank Ghana, part of the Standard Bank Group (Africa’s largest bank by assets), runs a 24-month rotational Graduate Trainee Programme for top university graduates. Trainees rotate across personal banking, business banking, corporate and investment banking, operations, and risk. Application deadline 31 July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Complete four six-month rotations across major bank functions.
• Deliver project work assigned by each rotation host (analyses, presentations, customer pilots).
• Pass internal banking certifications during the programme.
• Participate in cohort learning sessions and leadership development modules.
• Build a clear specialisation track by the end of month 18 for permanent placement.

Requirements

• Ghanaian citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelors degree from a recognised university with a minimum of second-class upper honours (or equivalent).
• Graduated within the past two years.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, or other Stanbic Ghana locations.
• Maximum age 28 at application.

Nice to have

• Internship or part-time experience in financial services.
• Professional certification progress (ACCA, CFA, CIM).
• French language ability for regional rotations.

How to apply

Open the Stanbic Ghana careers page at the apply link, complete the online application, and upload CV plus academic transcripts. Online aptitude assessment, video interview, assessment centre, and final interview follow. Closing date 31 July 2026 for September 2026 cohort start.