How to Land an Interational Graduate Trainee Role in 2025
Life after school can be daunting because recent graduates don’t know where to start their careers. This webinar is designed for recent graduates and young professionals eager to kick start their careers internationally.
Participants will learn how to gain a competitive edge in the global job market. We’ll cover everything from identifying opportunities and crafting a standout application to acing interviews and navigating the complexities of working abroad.
Key Topics we aim to cover:
Understanding International Graduate Trainee Roles
Identifying Opportunities
Crafting a Standout Application
Preparing for Interviews
Navigating The Travelling Process
Meet our Speakers
💻 Ayooluwa Akinyemi, Product Specialist at Bloomberg
Ayooluwa Akinyemi is a finance and tech professional currently working as a Product Specialist (Buyside OMS) at a global fintech company in London. She is an alumna of the University of Ibadan and has a track record of navigating career transitions and securing global opportunities. Outside of work, Ayooluwa is an avid volunteer, passionate about empowering young professionals to build purposeful, fulfilling careers beyond borders.
⚙️Peter Sowoolu-Coates, Software Engineer at Goldman Sachs
Peter Sowoolu-Coates is a software engineer, educator, and mentor with a strong background in backend systems, DevOps practices, and scalable product development. Formerly with Goldman Sachs, Peter now runs “thepetercoates” — a tech education brand focused on making complex tech concepts beginner-friendly through short-form videos, hands-on insights, and mentoring.
A graduate of the University of Lagos, Nigeria, and currently based in Birmingham, Peter is passionate about empowering newcomers to tech, building scalable systems, and contributing to inclusive communities. He mentors undergraduates through Buildgems.org and was featured in ThisDayLive’s “From Lagos to Birmingham”. When he’s not coding or creating content, Peter enjoys cooking, watching football and basketball, and serving in his local church as a sound engineer.
Titilayo Odufowoke, Software Engineer at J.P. Morgan
🖥️Titilayo Odufowoke is a Software Engineer at J.P. Morgan, where she develops data-driven solutions for the financial technology space. A Computer Science graduate from the University of Lagos, she brings a blend of technical expertise and creative problem-solving to build scalable applications that address real-world industry challenges.
Beyond her work in engineering, Titilayo is deeply committed to education and community development. She co-founded Algobase.org, a coding school focused on nurturing the next generation of tech talent, and established OAT Foundations to foster innovation and social impact. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending quality time with her husband, family, and friends. She’s passionate about lifelong learning and strives to combine technical excellence with purpose-driven work.
🏦Subomi Ojemuyide, Strategy & Operations professional at Bank of America.
Subomi Ojemuyide, is a Strategy & Operations professional at Bank of America in Paris, where she works within the Chief Operating Office team with a focus on business strategy, regulatory and ESG implementation, and operational excellence.
Originally from Nigeria, Subomi began her career supporting early-stage startups, completed internships with two global investment banks in London, and later transitioned into a full-time role in Paris.
Meet our Hosts
🧰Princess Nwankwo, Talent Partner at CareerBuddy
Princess Nwankwo is an experienced Human Resources Consultant with over 5 years of cognitive and practical experience resolving critical human capital business issues within the corporate sector. She has a strong background in Talent Acquisition and retention, Learning and development, and human capital strategy.
Princess currently serves as a Talent Partner at CareerBuddy, a recruiting agency on a mission to help African professionals find truly rewarding work, excel at their current jobs and build meaningful connections. Her ultimate passion shows up in her relentless efforts to make job seekers more employable by providing them with the tools and resources that will increase each candidate’s market value and improve their existing skill set.
🧑🏽🏫 James Olayinka, Founder - African Students’ Network (ASN)
James Olayinka is an Industrial Engineering graduate from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, with a strong interest in Quantitative Finance, Big Data, Analytics, Strategy, and Social Impact. He currently works within the Global Markets Business Data Office of Bank of America in London, UK.
James is the Founder and Strategy Lead of the Emerge Youth Development Initiative the parent organization of African Students’ Network (ASN), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African students through entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, and leadership development.
With a growing focus on quantitative methods in the intersection of finance and big data, James is passionate about using data-driven approaches to improve global markets data systems and processes. He is equally committed to reimagining education, entrepreneurship, and leadership to foster youth development in Africa and globally.