Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Finance Graduate Programme

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Job Overview

Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: 80439347A-0002

Date Posted: 4/8/2025

Job Description

Redefining Finance in banking – Be part of the future

Finance at Standard Bank is more than just numbers. We are the guardians of financial resources, strategic advisors, and drivers of innovation within the organisation. Our expertise ensures the efficient allocation of resources, strong financial control, and a deep understanding of our complex products, markets, and business landscape. We work collaboratively with key stakeholders to unlock opportunities, mitigate risks, and shape the future of finance.

Our function is also evolving — we are invested in innovation, data science, and new ways of working, constantly pushing the boundaries of what finance in banking can achieve.

Who we’re looking for:

We’re searching for individuals who bring something unique to the table. Regardless of your field of study, if you have the right mindset, curiosity, and drive, we want you on our team.

Joining our Finance Graduate Programme means gaining real exposure and insights into the inner workings of a leading financial institution. From day one, you’ll take on meaningful work, develop critical skills, and contribute to impactful projects.

We’re looking for self-motivated problem solvers who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to challenge the status quo. You should have a passion for finance, financial markets, and strategic thinking, along with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Why Standard Bank

“If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best.”

Standard Bank placed 18th in the 2024 edition of Forbes' annual ranking of the World's Best Employers, a list that includes 850 top large multinational organisations. The bank emerged as the highest ranked company from Africa and ranked second in the Banking and Financial Services sector globally.

Qualifications

Post Graduate qualification (Completed or completing in 2025)

A minimum of a postgraduate degree: diverse degrees will be considered (with the exception of Auditing)

Emphasis for filtering for minimum skills/knowledge (e.g. financial acumen) will apply more rigorously in the online application process

Minimum Requirements:

South African Citizen

Maximum of two years’ work experience

Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Key skills and Attributes:

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Resilience and adaptability

Creative problem-solving and decision-making

Curiosity and a willingness to learn

Positive attitude and self-confidence

Industries: Banking

Function: Others