The Commission Launches Trainee Development Programme for School Leavers
20th January 2026The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the Commission) is pleased to announce the launch of a Trainee Development Programme – a full-time, salaried opportunity designed for school leavers to begin a meaningful career in financial regulation while studying for a Degree in Applied Finance with the University of Exeter.
This four-year programme offers successful applicants the chance to earn while they learn, gain a recognised degree without leaving Guernsey, and benefit from structured training, mentoring and professional development.
The Trainee Development Programme is open to school leavers with A Levels (or equivalent) in any subject, achieving at least BBB, and minimum Grade 5 GCSE English and Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
As part of the programme, trainees will rotate across two divisions of the Commission, developing analytical skills and building a strong foundation for a rewarding public service career.
William Mason, the Commission’s Director General, said “The school leavers’ programme reflects our commitment to creating pathways for local school leavers to build worthwhile and fascinating public service careers whilst developing their brains further. We want high performing pupils working hard in their sixth forms to appreciate that running up huge debts whilst studying away from home isn’t the only option.”
You can find more information and apply here.