Meristem Starlet Programme 2027 - Advisory

Job Summary

Kickstart your career with a programme designed to develop the next generation of financial services professionals. The Meristem Starlet Programme is an immersive graduate development programme that combines structured learning, practical experience, mentorship, and business exposure to equip high-potential graduates with the skills, knowledge, and mindset required to thrive in today's dynamic business environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience, work alongside industry experts, and build rewarding careers within one of Nigeria's leading investment and wealth management firms.

Job Details

At Meristem, we believe exceptional careers are built through purposeful experiences. Depending on your strengths, interests, and business needs, successful candidates will begin their journey in one of the following career pathways, gaining the skills, exposure, and professional foundation required to become future leaders in the industry.

Wealth Advisory

Help individuals and families build, preserve, and grow their wealth.

As a Wealth Advisory Officer, you will partner with clients to understand their financial aspirations and develop tailored wealth management solutions. This pathway is suited for individuals who are passionate about financial planning, relationship management, and helping clients achieve long-term financial success.

Key Responsibilities

Provide wealth management and financial planning advisory services.
Guide clients on savings, investment, retirement, and wealth preservation strategies.
Build and maintain trusted long-term client relationships.
Monitor client portfolios and financial goals.
Recommend personalized strategies to optimize wealth creation and preservation.

Investment Advisory

Become a trusted advisor by helping clients make informed financial and investment decisions.

This pathway offers opportunities within Investment Advisory and Client Advisory functions, where you will support clients in navigating financial opportunities, managing investments, and achieving their goals through exceptional service and expert guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Assess client needs, financial goals, and risk profiles.
Conduct market, economic, and investment research.
Recommend suitable investment and financial solutions.
Monitor portfolio performance and provide periodic reviews.
Build strong client relationships through proactive engagement and service excellence.
Support client retention, satisfaction, and long-term value creation.

Strategy

Shape the future of the business through insight, innovation, and strategic thinking.

As a Strategy Officer, you will work closely with business leaders to analyse market trends, evaluate business performance, identify growth opportunities, and support the execution of strategic initiatives. This pathway is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, business analysis, research, and transforming ideas into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence.
Support the development and implementation of strategic business plans.
Identify opportunities for business growth, innovation, and operational improvement.
Monitor and track the execution of strategic objectives across the organization.
Develop business insights, reports, and recommendations to support decision-making.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (2:1).
Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
Have a maximum of one (1) year post-NYSC work experience.
Be no older than 28 years at the time of application.
Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Show a passion for excellence, continuous learning, and professional growth.

About Company

Meristem Securities Limited

https://meristemng.com/

<p>We are a capital market conglomerate, that provides a plethora of distinct financial services through a range of products in wealth management, stockbroking, financial advisory, trusteeship, registrars and probate management services. With these offerings we have continued to fulfill our promise of wealth creation, preservation and transfer for all clients.</p>