About Absa Kenya Graduate Trainee Programme 2023-24
The program accords you an opportunity to contribute to our purpose by bringing ideas, innovation and critical skills that are vital for business growth and transformation. And, as you grow, you’ll define where your ambitions lie within our dynamic global organization. You will also get the opportunity to develop technical job-related skills; have a broader understanding of the business; and get to know different team members.
This is an 18-month fixed term contract. The successful graduates will be exposed to a variety of teams to give them a comprehensive understanding of the business of banking and the divergent needs of customers; ultimately building a rounded banker of the future. This will be achieved by rotating them across a selection of businesses and corporate functions”. They will be part of an 18-month program that will allow them to go through a formal orientation in our core functions i.e., branch network and operations and thereafter rotate within the select functions in which they will only be confirmed into permanent terms upon successful completion of the Program.
Who we look for
You’ve graduated, and your professional life is about to begin. You want to work in a dynamic environment that will give you exposure to a network of professionals who will help guide and enable your career progression. You want to be part of a structured development programme that will connect you to graduates from across the continent giving you the skills to be self-empowered and cross-culturally competent.
The opportunity will provide:
• Development in leadership and self-management skills.
• Development in customer/client centricity and related behavioral skills.
• Development in technical job-related skills.
• Access to a Pan-Africa network of connected, professional and highly innovative thinkers.
• Exposure to our local and global market
• Firsthand coaching from people managers, business leaders and peer coaching from the previous cohorts to guide you and enable your career progression throughout the program
• Involvement in Action Learning Projects that address real business opportunities and challenges
Requirements
• The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with at least a Second-class upper honours; and must have completed their qualification within the last two years or is scheduled to complete on or before 30 September 2023.
• Qualification in the following disciplines: Financial Economics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering & Cloud Computing/related disciplines
• Candidates with certifications in Agile, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development are similarly required
• Scored an A- (A minus) in mean grade, Maths and English in KCSE or equivalent
• Should be 26 years and below
• All applicants are required to complete the Absa ReadytoWork program
Desired competencies and extracurricular experiences
• Initiative and drive beyond academia
• Commercial/business sense
• Complex problem solving and ideation
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Technology savvy
• Proactivity and self-motivation
Behavioral Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Continuous Learning
Decision Making
Initiative
Motivating Others
Proactivity & Self-Motivation
Problem Solving
Resilience / Tenacity
Teamwork
Time Management/Priority Setting
Valuing Cultural Diversity
Work ethic
Technical Competencies
Cognitive flexibility
Financial Analysis
Investment analysis
Client service/communications
Strong communication skills
Market Research & Analysis
Commercially savvy
Business Plan Preparation and Evaluation
Data analysis
Be able to work within a high pressure environment
Perks
Wellness initiatives
Religious facilities
18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Laptop
Flexi work
