The highly coveted FMDQ Graduate Development Programme is now open for applications—but not for long. This is your final call, your last chance to take part in a life-changing, fast-track professional development experience designed for Nigeria’s brightest and most visionary young graduates.
Offered by FMDQ Group, the pioneer and Africa’s first vertically integrated financial market infrastructure group, this elite programme is transformational. It provides a unique opportunity to learn how the Nigerian capital markets operate from the inside out—while gaining hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and fast-tracked career pathways.
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Over a structured four-month full-time engagement, selected candidates will go through an intensive bootcamp, departmental rotations, and live project involvement across FMDQ’s core subsidiaries—including FMDQ Exchange, FMDQ Clear, FMDQ Depository, and FMDQ Private Markets. You’ll get immersed in areas such as trading, market regulation, risk management, product innovation, financial data, and strategic policy development.
This programme is not a course—it’s a career launchpad, a powerful gateway to long-term leadership in the financial services sector. With a competitive monthly stipend, industry-standard mentorship, and real-world exposure, this programme has everything you need to step confidently into the future of finance.
FMDQ is looking for principled, curious, analytical, and entrepreneurial graduates who are eager to contribute to nation-building, drive market innovation, and lead change across Africa’s financial landscape.
FMDQ Group is not just a company—it’s a strategic institution driving market stability, investor confidence, and economic development in Nigeria. With a strong commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the company operates with a vision of building resilient infrastructure, fostering innovation, and enabling financial inclusion.
This programme gives you exclusive insider access to that mission. From learning how markets are regulated to contributing ideas that may shape national policy, you’ll be empowered to make a real difference.
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Requirement/Eligibility
To be eligible for the FMDQ Graduate Development Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Nigerian citizen, living in Nigeria at the time of application.
- Be aged 21 to 35 years.
- Hold a minimum of a Second Class Upper (2:1) Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any field—especially finance, economics, accounting, law, business administration, mathematics, engineering, and related disciplines.
- Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and have no more than 2 years post-NYSC work experience.
- Be passionate about finance, capital markets, policy, regulation, and development impact.
- Exhibit strong ethical values, critical thinking skills, communication abilities, and a demonstrated track record of leadership or community involvement.
- Must be available for a full-time four-month engagement and committed to the programme’s values and expectations.
- A history of volunteering, entrepreneurship, research, or social impact work is a plus.
- Candidates should be ready to work in a dynamic, results-oriented environment, take initiative, and show resilience under pressure. FMDQ seeks individuals who are not only intelligent but also mission-driven and purpose-aligned.
Duration/Stipend
The FMDQ Graduate Development Programme is a four-month full-time intensive programme delivered in Lagos, Nigeria. Participants will benefit from:
- A multi-week bootcamp, where participants are introduced to Nigeria’s financial market structure, key regulatory frameworks, innovation pathways, and sustainability concepts.
- Rotational placements across various FMDQ business units, offering a holistic understanding of how the Group operates across financial markets, depository, clearing, and private capital functions.
- Mentorship from C-suite executives and seasoned professionals.
- Professional development sessions, including communication training, critical thinking workshops, leadership seminars, and market analytics tools.
- Involvement in live projects that contribute to policy development, infrastructure innovation, and market regulation.
- Competitive stipend paid monthly to support transportation and welfare.
- Exposure to networking opportunities with regulators, institutional investors, development agencies, and public sector leaders.
At the end of the programme, top-performing candidates may receive job offers within FMDQ or be referred to partner institutions across the financial ecosystem. This is a risk-free, high-reward experience designed to shape the next generation of Nigerian financial leaders.
Deadline
6th July, 2025
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