The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) is offering a graduate programme opportunity to 19 graduates who are interested in investment banking, markets, and innovation, backed by one of South Africa’s most respected financial institutions.
Location: South Africa
Number of Positions: 19
Closing Date: Unspecified
What the RMB Graduate Programme Offers
This 12 to 18-month programme equips you with the professional and personal tools to thrive. You’ll gain business acumen, leadership training, and critical problem-solving skills while working alongside some of the smartest minds in banking. By the end of the programme, you’ll step into a permanent role in one of RMB’s core divisions.
Here’s what’s in store for you:
- Practical experience in a core division of RMB
- Tailored learning, coaching, and mentorship
- Buddy system and access to the graduate alumni network
- Exposure to thought leaders and industry experts
- Real projects that deliver real purpose and impact
- An inclusive and innovative company culture
- Permanent employment with employee benefits from day one
Who RMB is Looking For
To succeed in this environment, you need to be more than academically capable. RMB is searching for future leaders who are:
- Strong on academics with an average of 65% or higher
- Adaptable, curious, and ready to learn fast
- Innovative thinkers who love solving problems
- Driven by impact and meaningful contribution
- Proactive and passionate about continuous learning
- Involved in extra-curriculars like societies, tutoring, sports, or community work
Minimum Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Hold or be completing a postgraduate qualification (Honours or higher)
- Be studying in a relevant field like Finance, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Actuarial Science, Data Science or related disciplines
- Have less than 12 months of full-time work experience
- Be a South African citizen
Don’t Qualify Yet? Here’s How You Can Qualify
If you’re still working toward your postgraduate degree or don’t meet the entry criteria yet, consider starting with one of the following pathways:
- Bachelor of Commerce in Finance or Economics – available at University of Pretoria, Wits University, and UCT
- Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics or Quantitative Finance – offered at University of Johannesburg or North-West University
- Online short courses in Investment Banking or Data Science – available from UCT Online, UNISA, or Coursera
These options can help boost your eligibility and put you on track for next year’s application.
Technical and Behavioural Skills
Soft Skills
- Adaptability
- Client orientation
- Creativity and innovation
- Critical thinking
- Influence and impact
- Self-motivation
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Resilience
Technical Skills
- Data and computational thinking
- Design mindset and transdisciplinary thinking
- Virtual collaboration
- Cross-cultural competence
- Social intelligence
- Sense-making and system thinking
Benefits and Perks
- Medical aid and pension scheme
- Wellness Centre and fitness programmes
- ICAS counselling and health support
- Study support through bursaries and study leave
- Opportunities to join CSI and community initiatives
- Full-time employment from day one
How to Apply
Visit the RMB careers page or the FNB graduate portal below to complete your application:
Ensure you meet the academic and experience requirements before applying. Attach your updated CV, transcripts, and any supporting documents.
Experienced career development professional with a background in student administration and guidance across several South African universities. Over the years, I have supported students in shaping their academic and professional journeys, providing career counselling, employability training, and placement support. I now focus on helping young graduates successfully transition from university or college into the workplace, bridging the gap between education and employment through practical guidance and career-readiness initiatives.