Union Bank Management Trainee Programme and Tech Bootcamp 2026 | Link to Apply
Union Bank of Nigeria is inviting applications from young graduates for its 2026 Management Trainee Programme and Tech Bootcamp.
The programmes are designed to develop high-performing young professionals through structured training, practical work experience, technical development and exposure to different areas of the banking industry.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop both technical and soft skills while gaining valuable on-the-job experience within one of Nigeria’s established financial institutions.
Available Programmes
- Management Trainee Programme
- Tech Bootcamp
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About the Management Trainee Programme
The Management Trainee Programme is designed for ambitious graduates who want to build careers within the banking and financial services industry.
Participants will undergo structured learning and gain practical experience aimed at preparing them to work across different functions within Union Bank.
The programme provides exposure to the Bank’s learning academies, which cover areas such as relationship management, leadership, retail and SME banking, digital banking, operations and IT, finance and risk, organisational enhancement, and business assurance.
Management Trainee Programme Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, or an HND with at least Lower Credit.
- Have at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Be no older than 27 years at the time of application.
- Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme or possess a certificate of exemption.
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About the Tech Bootcamp
The Union Bank Tech Bootcamp is targeted at high-performing young talents with strong technical knowledge or educational backgrounds who are interested in building careers at the intersection of technology and banking.
The programme combines technical, business and leadership development to prepare participants for careers within Union Bank’s technology-driven operations.
It is particularly relevant for graduates with backgrounds in technology, engineering, computing and quantitative disciplines.
Tech Bootcamp Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Numerical Sciences or a related discipline, or possess a relevant professional IT certification.
- Have a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from a recognised university, or an HND with at least Lower Credit.
- Have at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- Be no older than 27 years at the time of application.
- Possess an NYSC discharge certificate or certificate of exemption.
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Learning and Development
Union Bank’s graduate development structure includes eight learning academies:
- Relationship Management Academy
- Leadership Academy
- Retail & SME Academy
- Digital Academy
- Operations & IT Academy
- Finance & Risk Academy
- Organisational Enhancement Academy
- Business Assurance Academy
These learning areas are designed to help participants develop the technical, business and leadership capabilities needed to work effectively across different aspects of the Bank.
Benefits
Participants can expect:
- Structured graduate training and development
- Practical on-the-job experience
- Technical and soft-skills development
- Exposure to different areas of banking and financial services
- Access to specialised learning academies
- Career development within a major Nigerian financial institution
- Opportunities to develop business, technical and leadership capabilities
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Who Should Apply?
The programmes are suitable for young graduates who are analytical, ambitious, willing to learn and interested in developing long-term careers in banking, finance, technology or related business functions.
Candidates interested specifically in the Tech Bootcamp should have a strong interest or background in technology and be comfortable developing technical skills alongside business and leadership capabilities.
Application Deadline
Deadline: 28 August 2026.