CardinalStone Limited, a leading investment banking and financial services firm, has announced the opening of its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme, calling on young, talented, and ambitious Nigerians to apply. The programme is designed to attract smart and driven graduates who are passionate about the financial sector and eager to build careers in one of the country’s most dynamic institutions.
According to the company, the Graduate Trainee Programme offers opportunities across both technical and non-technical departments, including Investment Banking, Investment Research, Portfolio Management, Legal, Operations, Financial Control, and Human Resources.
The technical roles focus on analysing financial statements, conducting company valuations, executing trades, and identifying new investment opportunities. Participants will also be involved in market research, portfolio rebalancing, and other finance-related functions.
The non-technical roles cover a range of departments, such as:
- Investment Advisory: Providing clients with financial guidance, managing portfolios, and helping them achieve long-term goals.
- Institutional Sales: Building and maintaining relationships with major clients, including pension funds, insurance companies, and asset managers.
- Operations & Transformation: Driving projects aimed at improving efficiency, automation, and business growth.
- Internal Control: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and overseeing risk management processes.
- Legal & Compliance: Drafting and reviewing contracts, enforcing anti-money laundering standards, and ensuring adherence to industry laws.
- Trustees and Human Resources: Managing client trust accounts, engaging new clients, and supporting employee-related functions within the firm.
The firm noted that it seeks graduates with 0–2 years of experience, a minimum of a Second-Class Upper degree in a business or numerical course, and completed NYSC service. Applicants must be 26 years or younger and have five O’level credits, including English and Mathematics, in one sitting.
A Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) certificate or a Master’s degree will be an added advantage, while proficiency in Microsoft Office and exposure to Bloomberg or similar financial tools will be valuable.
CardinalStone emphasised that it is looking for “resourceful, analytical, and result-driven” individuals who are eager to learn and ready to work in a team-oriented environment. The company stated that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Founded in 2008, CardinalStone Limited operates as a full-service financial firm headquartered in Lagos, with additional offices in Abuja. The company’s services include investment banking, asset management, securities trading, financial advisory, share registration, and consumer finance for both retail and institutional clients.
Interested applicants can learn more or apply through the company’s official website: www.cardinalstone.com
