Scholarships above R$ 2,400, high chances of permanent employment, and affirmative action opportunities for university students aged 50+ are among the highlights of the Acelera Mercantil program.
Banco Mercantil, a financial institution specializing in the 50+ demographic, is now accepting applications from university students interested in starting a career in the financial sector. A total of 114 positions will be available this first semester, distributed across 13 states.
These opportunities are part of Acelera Mercantil, the institution's ongoing internship program, which conducts monthly selections in different regions of the country, focusing on capital cities and metropolitan areas with more than 100,000 inhabitants.
In the service units, interns provide customer support, assist with customer service, and handle administrative tasks at the service points. At the corporate headquarters, internships are available in areas such as Legal, Controllership, Customer Service Channels, Credit, Communication and Marketing, Ombudsman, Engineering, Technology, and Human Resources, with specific responsibilities depending on the area.
The program also includes affirmative action slots for university students aged 50 or older, through Acelera+, an initiative focused on generational inclusion.
According to Aline Carneiro, Recruitment and Selection Coordinator at Mercantil, applications remain open throughout the year. Candidates who are not immediately selected will remain in the talent pool for future opportunities.
“The Acelera Mercantil program was designed to boost career paths at different stages of life. We have young people starting their professional journey and also university students over 50 who have decided to start over. We value this generational diversity as a competitive advantage. When we make room for different experiences and stories, we strengthen the culture and expand our capacity to innovate,” he emphasizes.
The vacancies are intended for students from the first semester onwards in courses such as Administration, Actuarial Sciences, Accounting Sciences, Economic Sciences, Commercial Management, Financial Management, Business Management, Service Management, Management Processes, Administrative Management, Banking Management and Sales Management, among others.
The opportunities will be directed to the states of São Paulo, Goiás, Santa Catarina, Bahia, Paraná, Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará, Pernambuco, Paraíba, Sergipe, Minas Gerais, and Mato Grosso.
Benefits
The initial internship stipend can exceed R$ 2,400, with an expected increase after the first 90 days. Interns also have access to benefits such as Wellhub (formerly Gympass), an online course platform with certificates valid for continuing education hours, transportation allowance, personal accident insurance, learning paths, and mentorship.
Mercantil currently has over 310 interns and an average conversion rate to full-time employment exceeding 50%, with several cases of hiring even before the end of the internship. The institution is recognized as a Great Place to Work and holds the Mental Health Friendly seal, reinforcing its commitment to a healthy, diverse, and welcoming environment.
To apply, visit: estagio.bancomercantil.com.br.
About Banco Mercantil
Banco Mercantil has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years, driven by investment in innovation, data, technology, and people. With over 9.5 million customers, the bank focuses on the 50+ age group and has a unique purpose embedded in its DNA.
Supported by their talents, the growth in numbers is accompanied by prominent positions in... rankings It is one of the best companies to work for in Minas Gerais and ranks as the fifth largest payer of social security benefits in the country.
The bank has reached the level of excellence in the NPS survey (Net Promoter Score), which provides information on customer loyalty and their level of satisfaction with credit and services, collected continuously. The institution has a network of over 350 branches distributed across 269 cities throughout the country.
