Graduate Trainee, Investment Advisory & Institutional Sales at CardinalStone Partners (2 Openings)

CardinalStone Partners is a leading financial services firm providing integrated solutions across Investment Banking, Asset Management, Securities Trading, Trusteeship, Financing, and Registrar Services.

We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Trainee to support our Investment Advisory and Institutional Sales team. This role offers hands-on exposure to capital markets, client advisory, and institutional relationship management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee, Investment Advisory & Institutional Sales

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Trainee to support our Investment Advisory and Institutional Sales team. This role offers hands-on exposure to capital markets, client advisory, and institutional relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior sales executives in advising clients and preparing investment solutions
• Assist with market, industry, and stock research
• Help prepare pitch decks, proposals, and RFPs
• Support institutional client acquisition, relationship management, and AUM growth
• Collaborate with internal teams across Trading, Asset Management, and Investment Banking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1) in a numerical or business-related discipline
• 1–2 years’ experience in sales
• Completed NYSC; not older than 26 years
• Strong interest in financial markets and sales
• Excellent communication, analytical, and teamwork skills
• CIS certification, Master’s degree, or Bloomberg experience is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Salary: N300,000 - N350,000 per month. 
• Competitive compensation
• Exposure to top-tier institutional clients
• Strong learning and career growth opportunities.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2026.