About RMB Graduate Programme 2026
THE RMB GRADUATE PROGRAMME:
The 12-18 month programme equips you with the skills needed to succeed in your career, professionally and personally. Develop your business understanding, critical thinking, complex problem solving and leadership skills through a combination of technical training and experiential learning. Get access to thought leaders, industry experts and experienced graduate alumni who support and guide you through the programme. Upon completion of the programme you will be offered a permanent role at RMB Investment Banking, Global Markets, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Technology or Operations.
What you can look forward to:
- Hands-on and extensive experience within a key area of RMB and the opportunity to further your career
- Tailored learning and opportunities for personal development
- Support, including coaching, mentoring, an assigned buddy, community building and access to the RMB Graduate alumni network
- Access to professional networks, engagement with leaders and technical experts
- Participation in a purpose-driven project
- Being part of an inclusive culture that values the difference you bring
- Becoming a permanent employee from day one, with extensive employee benefits, support for further education, wellness offerings and preferential staff rates
Characteristics of an RMB Grad
- Strong academic track record
- Innovative and driven by an entrepreneurial mindset
- Embraces change and thrives in a dynamic environment
- Passionate and goal orientated
- Collaborative and able to foster meaningful relationships
- A proactive mindset with a passion for learning and self-improvement
- Makes a difference and creates impact through involvement in extra-curricular activities (societies, forums, community work, tutoring, sports and culture)
Qualifying criteria
- Postgraduate degree (Honours degree or higher) in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, Actuarial Science, Advanced Analytics, Data Science, Quantitative Management or any other relevant degree that will give you the edge in banking
- Average of 65% and higher
- Less than 12 months’ working experience
- South African citizen
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Key Offerings
Personal development
Further studies encouraged and supported through employee bursaries with a generous leave policy
Opportunities to get involved in CSI initiatives
Coaching and Mentoring
Perks
Medical Aid
Pension scheme
ICAS – Counselling/Health initiatives
Wellness Centre and Gym fitness programmes
Requirements
Profile requirements
Qualification or study programme requirements
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Experience requirements
Must have less than 1-year of full-time work experience by the time the opportunity commences
Beneficial Skills
Behavioral Competencies
Adaptability
Client Focus
Creativity and Innovation
Critical Judgment
Impact and Influence
Leading and Managing Change
Proactivity & Self-Motivation
Problem Solving
Resilience / Tenacity
Technical Competencies
Cognitive load management
Trans-disciplinary skills
Novel and adaptive thinking
Social intelligence
Computational thinking
Cross cultural competencies
Design mindset
Sense-making
Virtual collaboration