CardinalStone, a full-service investment banking firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, has announced the opening of its 2026 Graduate Management Trainee Programme. The firm, which began operations in June 2008, is registered by the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission as an Issuing House, Fund Manager, and Broker/Dealer. Its subsidiary, CardinalStone Securities Limited, is a licensed stockbroking company.
According to the company, the programme seeks to recruit resourceful, analytical, and driven graduates who are passionate about the financial services sector. “Are you smart, open to learning, passionate about financial services and looking to join a team of result-oriented young professionals? If yes, we are looking for you,” the firm stated.
The available roles cut across both technical and non-technical departments, including Investment Banking, Investment Research, Portfolio Management, Legal, and Human Resources.
For technical positions, selected candidates will analyze financial statements, conduct due diligence on potential investee companies, and prepare valuation analyses. They will also execute client trades, identify investment opportunities, and develop research on domestic and global markets.
Non-technical roles include Investment Advisory, Institutional Sales, Operations, Transformation, Internal Control, Trustees, Legal and Compliance, Financial Control, and Human Resources. Trainees will advise clients on investment portfolios, manage relationships, and contribute to business growth by offering personalized financial solutions.
In the Institutional Sales unit, trainees will work with institutional clients such as insurance firms, PFAs, and fintech companies to expand business opportunities. The Operations and Transformation department will focus on improving efficiency and streamlining processes, while Internal Control will help maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
CardinalStone emphasized that applicants must hold at least a Second-Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in a numerical or business-related field, have completed the NYSC programme, and must not be older than 26 years. Candidates with a Master’s degree or CIS certification will have an advantage.
Applications are to be submitted online via cardinalstone.seamlesshiring.com, and the deadline for submission is Friday, November 7, 2025.