What does the programme offer?

 

The RMB Graduate Programme is an intensive 12–18-month growth journey that gives postgraduate students the opportunity to kick-start their careers at a leading corporate and investment bank. The Programme is designed to expand graduates’ skills, sharpen their thinking and unlock their full potential.

If your application is successful, you will join RMB as a permanent employee and gain exposure to real projects, and meaningful work that shapes the future of financial services.

Throughout the programme, you’ll rotate across diverse business areas – Investment Banking, Global Markets, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Technology, and Operations to give you a holistic understanding of our business and where you can potentially make the greatest impact.

We combine technical training, experiential learning, and leadership development to give you the tools to solve complex problems, think critically, and lead with purpose. Along the way, you’ll engage with thought leaders, industry experts, and graduate alumni, who will mentor and guide you as you carve your career path within RMB.

The RMB Graduate Programme is about empowering you into a confident, future ready professional who thrives both professionally and personally.

What you can look forward to:

•   Work in a key area of RMB and contribute to projects that make a real impact
•   Experience a year-long development journey focused on leadership, resilience, and adaptability
•   Tackle global and African business challenges for strategic exposure
•   Get paired with an RMB mentor from day one for career sponsorship
•   Benefit from professional coaching, a buddy system, and access to the graduate alumni network
•   Engage with RMB leaders, technical experts, and thought leaders
•   Join a culture that values diversity and the unique perspective you bring
•   Enjoy permanent employment from day one with comprehensive benefits, education support, and wellness offerings
•   Access campus perks: on-site gym with graduate discounts, padel court, wellness centre, and laundry services

 

Application process

 

•   Apply online

  Submit your application via the RMB website. You’ll be redirected to Leap.ly to create a profile and upload your supporting documents and academic transcripts.

•   Pre-screening

  Complete a short questionnaire to confirm that you meet the programme requirements.

•   Assessment

  Do an online assessment to evaluate your key skills and capabilities.

•   Video interview

  If successful, you’ll be invited to record a video interview.

•   Psychometric assessments

  Candidates who progress will complete psychometric assessments.

•   Final interview

  Successful candidates will be invited to a final interview with RMB leaders.

•   Offer stage

  If you’re successful, you’ll receive an offer to join the RMB Graduate Programme.

 

•   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)

•   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