• Application Deadline:
• Position: VFD Group Future Leaders Graduate Trainee Programme 2026



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 0 - 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Graduate Jobs 
  
  

The VFD Builder Mindset

We recruit for potential, not perfection.

We're looking for graduates who demonstrate:

• Commercial curiosity


• Entrepreneurial thinking


• Strong execution


• Learning agility


• Respect for people and ideas


• Leadership potential

Choose Your Career Track

Every Future Leader selects one career pathway aligned to their interests and strengths.

Track 1: Investment & Capital Markets

• Ideal for: Individuals passionate about finance, investing, and capital markets.

Potential Rotations

• Asset Management


• Treasury


• Corporate Finance


• Investment Management

What You'll Gain

Develop a strong understanding of how capital is allocated, investment opportunities are evaluated, and financial strategies are used to create long-term business value.

Track 2: Operating Businesses

Ideal for: Individuals interested in building, managing, and scaling high-performing businesses.

Potential Rotations

• Operations


• Human Resources


• Marketing


• Sales & Business Development

What You'll Gain

Build practical experience in business operations, customer engagement, people management, and commercial execution while driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Track 3: Corporate & Strategy

Ideal for: Individuals who enjoy solving complex business challenges and shaping organisational growth.

Potential Rotations

• Group Strategy


• Finance


• Risk & Compliance


• Technology & Product Management

What You'll Gain

Contribute to enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, digital transformation, governance, financial planning, and innovation projects that influence the organisation's long-term direction.

What You'll Experience

Over 18 months, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on real business challenges from day one.


• Rotate across functions within your chosen career track.


• Receive coaching from senior business leaders.


• Lead strategic projects with measurable business impact.


• Build commercial and leadership capabilities.


• Collaborate with high-performing teams across the VFD ecosystem.


• Compete cross-border opportunities for top performers.

Requirements

Who We're Looking For

You may be the right fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1) or equivalent.


• Have completed NYSC.


• Have no more than two years of post-graduate work experience.


• Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement or leadership potential.


• Are passionate about solving business problems.


• Thrive in fast-paced environments.


• Learn quickly and adapt to change.


• Are driven by impact, ownership and continuous improvement.