Young Professionals Programme in Finance

26 Jan 2026

About the Programme

The fellowship programme between Jersey Finance and Rwanda Finance is a strategic partnership designed to nurture the next generation of financial professionals and foster greater collaboration between the two financial centres.

By facilitating the exchange of skilled Rwandan accountants, the programme offers participants valuable professional development, global experience and exposure to Jersey’s thriving financial industry.

Eligible candidates will be offered temporary employment for a duration of two to three years at one of Jersey’s financial and professional services firms. Ideally, candidates should possess an internationally recognised professional qualification, such as ACCA, CPA.

Why Participate?

Gain international experience in best-in-class financial organisations
Access to international training resources, including
but not limited to:
- Free access to ‘Open Access’ catalogue of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) from the School of
- International Financial Services (SIFS)
- Introduction to International Finance foundational course
- The International Certificate in Financial Services Regulation
- Free access to online courses and/or possibility of obtaining qualification awarded by the Chartered Governance Institute

Access to Jersey Finance resources, including but not limited to:
- Free online Lunch & Learns
- Future Connect Network
- Full calendar of events
Support from a full-time recruitment partner GR8, an offshore specialist recruitment company and free access to GR8 Just Good Work platform

Background Information

About Jersey, Channel Islands

The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown Dependency. It is not part of the United Kingdom, but is a self-governing, democratic island. To find out more, visit the Visit Jersey website.

The population of Jersey is approximately 100,000, of which 14,000 work in the financial and related professional services industry, which is the largest economic sector in Jersey.

Jersey is an Island, nine miles by five, just off the coast of France.

A self-governing Crown Dependency of Great Britain
Population circa 100,000
Currency: British Pound Sterling
Not part of the United Kingdom or European Union
Responsible for our own laws and taxes

Jersey, the International Finance Centre

Jersey has been a leading international finance centre for more than 60 years. Thanks to a forward-thinking and ESG-driven approach, we are at the forefront of banking, corporate services, funds, investment management and private wealth, plus the specialist areas of Islamic finance and philanthropy
£1.4 trillion of capital is intermediated in Jersey each year on average. The Island supports £170.3 billion of global economic output, 5.1 million jobs worldwide
+60 years at the forefront of global finance

Regulation: Our strong and respected regulatory framework sets us apart
800 years of independence: with our own elected Parliament and judicial system
Substance: We’re proud that our offshore financial centre is home to a whole range of major financial services firms
Political and economic stability: our forward-thinking and robust regulatory framework has set us apart from other IFCs, making us a world leader in finance

About GR8

GR8 have been established since 2018, working across a variety of sectors and across all Channel Islands’ jurisdictions. To date we have welcomed over 2,000 candidates to the Islands’.

GR8 don’t take any charges from candidates who wish to register with us, nor do we make charges when a job offer is made. All our fees lay with the client who agrees to employ you.

We pride ourselves on our strong global links, particularly with the East African communities up to government level and look forward to continuing strengthening the relationship well into the future.

We are an ethical and moral recruiter and believe that people are the future of our Islands. We have a skills shortage in Jersey and as a result, look to other locations so that we can find the best people for our vacancies and give those who are talented an amazing opportunity.

GR8 Just Good Work

Just Good Work is a platform GR8 commissioned to support its migrant labour workforce. It allows access to a secure GDPR compliant area where you can store your immigration paperwork such as Contracts, Visas and permits.

The aim is for you to have access to employment information and make an informed choice about coming to Jersey to live and work and to make sure they make the right decision based on their candidates circumstances.

You will be able to read information such as:

local amenities, education & health services
locations of religious houses should you have a religion you wish to practice when here
local amenities such as supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, parks etc
Jersey bank holidays and other celebrations on the Island i.e. The Boat Show and Battle of the Flowers

You can download the app here.

Contact Rwanda Finance

If you are interested in participating in this two-three year accountancy programme, please reach out to John Mugabo at Rwanda Finance.

About Rwanda Finance

Rwanda Finance Limited is the agency working with key stakeholders to develop and promote the Kigali International Financial Centre through investment promotion, policy advocacy and sector upskilling. We work to establish the regulatory reforms needed for Kigali to become a leading international financial centre.

About Kigali International Financial Centre

The Kigali International Financial Centre is set to transform Rwanda into an international financial destination for investors seeking opportunities across the African continent