First National Bank (FNB) invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy Programme 2027.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Graduate Programme Locations: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town, South Africa
Programme Type: Contract-based Graduate Academy Programme
About the FNB Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy
The FNB Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy is designed for graduates who want to build careers in Private Banking, Financial Planning, Wealth Management and Investment Advisory.
Successful candidates will receive practical training and workplace exposure aimed at developing the knowledge and skills required to work with high-net-worth clients.
The programme will operate from FNB’s three main hubs:
- Gauteng
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Cape Town
Candidates will need to be based in one of these regions.
What Graduates Can Expect
Participants will gain practical exposure to areas such as:
- Private Banking
- Wealth Management
- Financial Planning
- Investment Strategy
- Client Advisory
- Financial Services
- Relationship Management
The programme is intended to prepare graduates for client-facing roles within FNB’s private banking and advisory environment.
Permanent Employment Opportunities
At the end of the programme, participants will be assessed based on their performance.
Top-performing candidates may be offered permanent employment within the bank.
Permanent employment is therefore not automatically guaranteed and will depend on performance and available opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have completed a FAIS-accredited qualification at either:
- NQF Level 7 undergraduate level; or
- NQF Level 8 postgraduate level.
Relevant BCom fields include:
- Investments
- Financial Planning
- Estate Planning
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Economics
Candidate Profile
Applicants should have a strong interest in pursuing a client-facing career in Financial Planning and Wealth Management.
The programme may be particularly suitable for graduates who are interested in:
- Working directly with clients.
- Financial advisory services.
- Investment planning.
- Wealth management.
- Private banking.
- Building long-term client relationships.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official FirstRand recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for FNB Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy Programme 2027
Applicants should ensure that their qualification details and application information are complete before submitting.
Closing Date
31 October 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date.