FNB Private Banking and Advisory Programme 2027

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

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.