Empower your future today!
The Beyond Graduate Programme: Your gateway to becoming tomorrow's leaders and building an impactful career with MCB.
The Beyond Graduate Programme empowers you, as a young graduate, to develop your skills and knowledge to thrive at MCB. You will be exposed to multiple departments and responsibilities, equipping you to become a versatile professional.
Your fresh perspective and innovative thinking will bring new ideas and approaches to our business practices. We are deeply committed to your professional growth, ensuring you succeed within the company.
Pathways
COVERAGE & RISK
Step into the world of banking through our Coverage & Risk pathway — designed for graduates eager to build expertise in credit, risk, project finance and control.
You'll rotate across key teams like:
- Commodity Finance
- Credit Management
- Credit Analysis
- Leveraged & Project Finance
- Internal Audit
Each rotation is designed to provide hands-on experience in assessing creditworthiness, structuring complex financial transactions, managing risk in dynamic market environments, and ensuring robust internal controls. Graduates will work alongside seasoned professionals to support strategic client coverage and help safeguard the bank’s financial strength, while developing analytical, commercial, and regulatory skills essential for a successful career in corporate and investment banking.
TECH (CLOSED)
This pathway involves roles in software development, data engineering, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. It offers exposure to real-world challenges in building and optimising technology solutions.
FINANCIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES (CLOSED)
This pathway involves roles in analysing market trends, managing client portfolios, and providing tailored financial solutions.
Onboarding
Delve into discovering who we are as an organization, our core activities, our operational methodologies, and our key collaborators.
Rotational assignments
Engage in short-term rotations across several Strategic Business Units (SBUs), gaining hands-on insight and experience into each team's operations and their collaborative dynamics with other teams.
Professional development
Sharpen your skills with continuous learning opportunities, from workshops to online courses and certifications.
Networking opportunities
Build a strong professional network by connecting with peers, leaders, and industry professionals.
Impactful contributions
Contribute to sustainability, community outreach, or business development, aligning with your values and making a concrete impact.
Continuous improvement
Gain insights to sharpen skills and achieve your potential. Your perspective helps create an environment where you can flourish and grow.
This Programme was created to enable motivated graduates without much work experience to kickstart their careers in banking through mentorship and hands-on learning.
This program is perfect for you if...
- You're passionate, eager to develop your skills and knowledge in the financial sector.
- You're energized about fast-paced environments and thrive on adapting to new challenges.
- Your proactive mindset and sense of ownership make you a self-starter who faces problems head-on and reaches goals.
- You're a collaborative team player who excels at connecting with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Your curiosity leads you to ask insightful questions and stay ahead of industry trends. Applicants should be recent graduate (Bachelor's degree, minimum 2:1) with less than two years' experience.
Recruitment process
Our recruitment & selection process is aimed at being fair, transparent and inclusive. We want to know who you are, what engages and sets you apart. You will find a quick snapshot of our recruitment process below:
Online application
Sign in to our online platform to submit your personal details as well as supporting documents for our review.
Online psychometric tests
Get ready to showcase your potential—our selection process includes engaging online psychometric assessments designed to bring out your best.
Assessment day
Join us for an exciting day to showcase your skills and shine! You will also have the opportunity to network with members of our hiring units to learn more about life at MCB!
Offer
Congrats, you've made it! Join us to Empower your Future!
Programme alumni
Nusrat Goolamun
The programme has been an enriching experience, providing me with a holistic view of the bank's operations through its structured rotations. The hands-on exposure challenged me to quickly adapt, reinforced my ability as a swift learner, and sharpened both my communication and analytical skills.
Raphaël Larue
The Beyond Graduate Programme turned my uncertainty into curiosity, helping me quickly develop analytical and adaptability skills. With the invaluable guidance of peers and mentors, I've gained the confidence and skills needed to embark on a rewarding career in banking.
Shaun Oodoomansaïb
Having transitioned from a non-banking background, the Beyond Graduate Programme offered a steep learning curve that helped me grow holistically. I gained a deeper understanding of the industry and developed the agility to thrive in diverse teams.
Top stories
Pallavi Domah: “A privilege to be in!”
I was particularly drawn to the programme's emphasis on mentorship, professional development and the chance to contribute to a leading institution known for its innovation and client-centric approach.
Akhilesh Prayag: “I've learned the value of adaptability”
I've always been fascinated by banking, and MCB was naturally at the top of my list. When I found out about the programme, the idea of being part of something that big was just too exciting to pass up!
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