Applications are open for the Afrinvest Analyst Programme (TAAP 27), a 24-month graduate trainee programme designed to develop recent graduates for careers within the financial services industry.
Successful candidates will join Afrinvest as Analysts-in-Training in Lagos and undergo structured training, departmental rotations, mentorship and practical assignments. The programme provides exposure to different functions within the organisation while developing participants’ technical, analytical and professional skills.
About Afrinvest West Africa
Afrinvest West Africa Limited is a financial services and capital markets company with operations focused on West Africa.
The company operates across several areas of financial services, including Investment Banking, Asset Management, Securities Trading, Trust Services, and Investment Research & Consulting.
The Afrinvest Analyst Programme provides a structured pathway for recent graduates to gain professional experience within this environment.
About the Afrinvest Analyst Programme (TAAP 27)
The Afrinvest Analyst Programme, also known as TAAP 27, is a comprehensive graduate development programme for young professionals beginning their careers.
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Participants join as Analysts-in-Training and spend 24 months developing practical knowledge through formal training, workshops, departmental rotations, project assignments, mentorship and exposure to different business functions.
The programme combines learning with practical responsibilities. Trainees will work with experienced professionals, contribute to projects and conduct research and analysis while developing an understanding of Afrinvest’s operations and the wider financial services industry.
Programme Details
- Programme: The Afrinvest Analyst Programme (TAAP 27)
- Organisation: Afrinvest West Africa Limited
- Position: Analyst-in-Training
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
- Programme Duration: 24 months
- Industry: Financial Services / Capital Markets
- Application Deadline: October 25, 2026
Eligibility and Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a first degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Have graduated with a First Class or Second Class Upper degree.
- Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme no earlier than July 2026.
- Be between 20 and 27 years old as of December 31, 2026.
- Be a recent graduate with zero years of post-NYSC work experience.
- Be available for the entire 24-month programme.
The programme is therefore specifically targeted at recent graduates who have only recently completed their NYSC service and are at the beginning of their professional careers.
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What Analysts-in-Training Will Do
Participants will combine structured learning with practical assignments across the organisation. Their responsibilities and development activities include:
- Participating in structured training programmes, workshops and courses.
- Developing technical and soft skills relevant to the financial services industry.
- Shadowing experienced professionals and mentors.
- Rotating through different departments and business functions.
- Supporting projects, assignments and organisational initiatives.
- Conducting research, analysis and documentation under the guidance of senior colleagues.
- Attending meetings, seminars and team-building activities.
- Preparing reports and presentations.
- Reviewing existing systems and contributing ideas for improvement.
- Maintaining records of training activities, achievements and development milestones.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems and implement solutions.
- Completing fieldwork or visiting different work locations when required.
- Seeking and applying feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Departmental Rotations and Practical Experience
A major component of TAAP 27 is exposure to different departments and functions within Afrinvest.
Rather than remaining within one function throughout the programme, Analysts-in-Training will rotate across areas of the organisation to understand different responsibilities, workflows and business processes.
This provides participants with broader exposure while helping them develop practical experience and identify areas where their skills can contribute effectively.
Training and Professional Development
Participants will undertake structured training, workshops and courses throughout the programme. The training is intended to build technical knowledge, industry understanding and essential workplace skills.
Analysts-in-Training will also learn directly from experienced staff members and mentors through job shadowing, practical assignments and ongoing feedback.
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The programme is structured to develop both technical capabilities and soft skills needed to operate effectively within a professional financial services environment.
Skills and Attributes
In addition to meeting the academic and NYSC requirements, candidates should possess:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research abilities.
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- A positive attitude and growth mindset.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Ability to work across different environments and functions.
- A proactive approach to responsibilities.
- Willingness to take initiative and ownership of tasks.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within teams.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Digital and Analytical Skills
Applicants should have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Familiarity with data analysis tools is also relevant to the Analyst-in-Training position.
Exposure to Financial Services
Afrinvest operates across Investment Banking, Asset Management, Securities Trading, Trust Services, and Investment Research & Consulting.
Through training, rotations, assignments and collaboration with different teams, the programme gives participants an opportunity to develop an understanding of how different functions contribute to a financial services organisation.
This makes TAAP 27 particularly relevant to recent graduates interested in developing careers in finance, investments, capital markets, research and related professional services.
Application Deadline
Applications for the Afrinvest Analyst Programme (TAAP 27) close on October 25, 2026.
