The Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) Launches its Start/Mid Career Programme 2026 and seeks motivated, rigorous and results-oriented professionals to join a team dedicated to building a leading financial institution, dedicated to promoting trade, economic development and regional integration.
Established in 1985, the TDB Group is a multilateral financial institution for African regional development. Its mandate is to finance and promote trade, regional economic integration and sustainable development in Africa. The Group has several subsidiaries and strategic business units, including the Trade and Development Banking, TDB Asset Management (TAM), Trade and Development Fund – TDF), captive insurance company TDB Captive Insurance Company (TCI), fund management company ESATAL, and TDB Academy.
Objective of the programme
As part of its ongoing talent development strategy and commitment to geographical diversity, the TDB Group is launching the 2026 Programme for professionals at the beginning or mid-point of their careers. This programme aims to attract and develop qualified emerging professionals, with a particular focus on strengthening new and underrepresented markets, preferably Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania, Namibia and Senegal.
Its purpose is to facilitate professional development, versatility, capacity building and knowledge transfer, while contributing to the short-term and long-term strategic objectives of TDB Group. The Group offers a diverse, inclusive and multicultural working environment that values different perspectives, fosters collaboration and promotes equal opportunities for professional development and development.
Duration and prospects
The TDB Group Start/Mid Career Program 2026 is scheduled for 24 months. Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to access a full-time position within the Bank, subject to their professional performance and corresponding budgetary availability. Shorter assignments may also be considered at the discretion of TDB Group.
The programme is aimed at professionals with at least five (5) years of post-graduate experience in banking and finance, particularly in the following fields: origination, structuring of bank and financial operations, treasury, accounting and financial management, green finance, concessional financing, compliance and risk management, asset management, information technology, etc.
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility requirements for the TDB Group’s Career Start/Mid-Term Programme 2026 are as follows: applicants must possess the academic qualifications, professional experience and technical skills required; demonstrate at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience after graduation; and demonstrate adherence to the TDB Group’s mandate, institutional values and regional development goals.
Required Qualifications and Skills
The candidate must meet the following minimum requirements in terms of training and experience: hold a Master's degree (Bac+5) in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Banking, Finance or Economics issued by a recognized institution. Holding relevant professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA or CIB is an additional asset.
Experience
The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in a commercial bank, corporate bank, development bank or financial institution. He must also demonstrate an excellent command of the functions of corporate finance, banking, general finance and treasury, as well as a solid knowledge of the regulatory framework governing the Bank's areas of intervention in the field of corporate finance, coupled with a perfect mastery of professional and sectoral standards. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a strong command of financial modeling, are expected, as well as an excellent command of MS Office suite software and ERP systems. A clear commitment and a strong interest in the development of the African continent and regional integration are indispensable.
Required skills
The position requires a keen sense of result, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, coupled with a proven ability to quickly produce quality reports. The candidate must also demonstrate proven organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a demonstrated ability to evolve within multinational teams, achieve set goals and manage customer relationships. He must be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, in English; a good command of French or Portuguese will be an asset.
Location
Successful candidates may be assigned to one of the TDB Group's regional offices located in Addis Ababa, Bujumbura, Harare, KinshasaNairobi or Mauritius.
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