The regulator of Mauritius is now enlisting young graduates with its Young Graduate Development Programme.

The YGDP is a one-year training programme whose aim is to create a pool of talented young graduates to serve the financial services sector on the island. It offers a one-year contract to successful applicants which uses a mixture of practical experience and structured training sessions. It aims to give graduates "a deeper knowledge of the commission's functions in order to build a solid foundation for a career in the financial services sector."

The programme is open to any recently qualified graduate with a degree (at least an upper second class) or equivalent professional qualifications or a post-graduate degree. The regulator will offer everybody it selects a monthly stipend and refund of travelling expenses. The closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 6 November.

The regulator is available on (+230) 403-7000 or at fscmauritius@intnet.mu