Rand Merchant Bank Business Technology Graduate Programme


Advertiser: Rand Merchant Bank
Location: Sandton

RMB is a market leader in Investment Banking and our biggest asset is our people. We believe there is no end to what we can achieve for our clients, our shareholders and ourselves if we have the right people. We seek the best - smart, hard-working, self motivated, committed people with positive attitudes and passion for their work and the success of RMB. Our people come from many different backgrounds which adds richness to our talent pool. We offer a non-hierarchical, entrepreneurial environment where our people think and act like owners. We empower people, hold them accountable and reward exceptional performance.

Rand Merchant Bank is recruiting graduates for Technology & IT-specific roles throughout the bank. Two such roles are Business Analyst and Developer. In both roles, the graduate would receive specialist training to assist them becoming proficient in their operational responsibilities. There would be an expectation that the candidates be able to think strategically about technology in business, as well as process solutions.

There are structured learning opportunities for graduates to fast-track their skills and knowledge of the various fields within Investment Banking. In addition to the Graduate Programme, candidates will be supported through additional learning opportunities such as Masters, CFA and other area-specific qualifications.

Interested students should present excellent academic records. An Honours degree is essential. Good communication skills, tenacity, and a passion for world markets and the economy, is essential.

Job Requirements:
- To attend the relevant training that forms part of the programme;
- To be a part of any prescribed rotations;
- To deliver on agreed outcomes, dependent on the area into which the graduates are hired.

Additional Requirements: There are no additional requirements associated with this vacancy.

Qualifications and Experience: Honours degree in one or more of the fields listed below:
-B.Sc. Computer Science;
- B.Com Information Systems;
- B.Com Information Technology;
- Electrical Engineering;

Candidates must no previous work experience.

Closing date: Not indicated in advert

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Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.