Graduate Trainee — Advisory, Research & Marketing at Tanzania Securities Limited (TSL), July 2026

Whether you are a recent graduate or a professional looking to transition into capital markets, launch your career in Tanzania’s financial sector with a one-year structured training program at the country’s pioneering securities firm.

Program Details

Organization: Tanzania Securities Limited (TSL)

Program: One-Year Graduate Training

Renewal: Up to one additional year, based on performance and availability

Place of Recruitment: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Nationality: Tanzanian Nationals Only

About TSL

Tanzania Securities Limited (TSL) is a leading financial services company in Tanzania, licensed by the CMSA as a broker-dealer, fund manager, and investment adviser. TSL is a Licensed Dealing Member (LDM) of the DSE and an approved primary dealer of Government Securities, on a strategic trajectory to become Tanzania’s preferred Investment Bank.

The Program

TSL’s Graduate Trainee Program is a structured one-year development initiative designed for ambitious recent graduates and early-career professionals seeking to transition into Tanzania’s capital markets.

Trainees will be placed across TSL’s core business functions — Research & Advisory, Global Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Marketing—gaining hands-on exposure to real transactions, client engagements, and market operations.

The program may be renewed for up to one additional year based on performance and business availability.

What You Will Gain

Professional Development

• Structured rotation across TSL’s business lines — Advisory, Research, Global Markets, Asset & Wealth Management, and Marketing.
• Mentorship from senior professionals with deep capital markets experience.
• Participation in live transactions including IPOs, bond issuances, private placements, and government securities auctions.
• Exposure to client engagement, investor relations, and institutional marketing campaigns.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Financial modelling, valuation techniques, and investment analysis under direct supervision.
• Understanding of CMSA and DSE regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Research report writing, market intelligence, and macroeconomic analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial data platforms.

Career Pathway

High-performing trainees may be considered for permanent positions at TSL upon program completion, subject to business needs and availability; however, employment is not guaranteed.

A formal performance evaluation framework with quarterly reviews and structured feedback.

Opportunity to contribute to TSL’s strategic growth and build a professional network in Tanzania’s financial sector.

Eligibility & Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Tanzanian National.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• Graduated within the last three years (2023 onwards).
• Demonstrated interest in capital markets, securities, or financial services.
• Open to candidates seeking a career transition into capital markets.
• Strong academic record.

Preferred

• Prior internship or attachment in a financial institution, brokerage, or advisory firm.
• CFA Level I candidate, CISI, or equivalent professional certification in progress.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Active participation in finance clubs, investment societies, or relevant extracurriculars.

Key Competencies

Core Attributes

• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Swahili.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on challenging assignments.
• Professional integrity and strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Differentiating Qualities

• Genuine passion for Tanzania’s capital markets and financial sector development.
• Self-starter with initiative and intellectual curiosity.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure.

• Financial modelling
• Valuation techniques
• Investment analysis
• Understanding of CMSA and DSE regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
• Research report writing
• Market intelligence
• Macroeconomic analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Advanced proficiency in financial data platforms
• Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Swahili
• Eagerness to learn
• Willingness to take on challenging assignments
• Professional integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to quality
• Genuine passion for Tanzania’s capital markets and financial sector development
• Self-starter with initiative
• Intellectual curiosity
• Collaborative team player
• Adaptability
• Resilience under pressure

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• Graduated within the last three years (2023 onwards).
• Demonstrated interest in capital markets, securities, or financial services.
• Open to candidates seeking a career transition into capital markets.
• Strong academic record.
• Prior internship or attachment in a financial institution, brokerage, or advisory firm.
• CFA Level I candidate, CISI, or equivalent professional certification in progress.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Active participation in finance clubs, investment societies, or relevant extracurriculars.