2025 Cordros Academy

2025 CORDROS ACADEMY GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM

The Cordros Academy Graduate Trainee Program offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to gain capital market experience, test drive a career in financial services at a leading financial services group, offering services in securities trading, asset management, investment banking, research, Insurance brokerage, registrars and trustees. Also licensed as Brokers/Issuing House and Fund/Portfolio Managers by the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

Successful candidates will get the opportunity to participate in our 3-weeks intensive classroom training program, learn from our seasoned in-house professionals through the departmental rotations across our various subsidiaries, deliver presentations to executives across different levels, as well as interact with industry experts and analysts. The candidates will interact with all our core businesses, in order to gain deep insight into the operations of the different sectors within the capital market.

Role:                          Graduate Trainees

Location:                   Ikoyi, Lagos

Education & Experience:

• Graduated from the University with a minimum of 2:1 in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or any other discipline


• Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.


• Be 28 years or below as at December 31, 2025.


• 0-1 years’ experience in the financial services industry as an analyst

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency in presenting and debating a point under pressure.


• Good understanding of financial statements


• Good understanding of Economics


• Advanced MS Office Proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


• Excellent networking and stakeholder management skills


• Well-developed organizational skills to respond to shifting priorities on multiple projects.


• The ability to work independently while functioning as part of a team.


• Demonstrated job commitment, as well as personal flexibility and adaptability required to meet client needs.


• A high degree of initiative, motivation, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a passion for excellence.


• The desire to learn and develop knowledge


• An excellent eye for detail and discrepancies


• Good research skills.


• Excellent Negotiation skills


• Good presentation skills

Having the following are an advantage:

• CFA, ACA, ACCA, CIS, FMVA, FMI or plan towards completing any of these certifications.


• A Masters degree or an MBA will be an added advantage.