Post Graduate qualification (Completed or Completing 2026)

• Finance
• Economics
• Accounting
• Business Science
• Engineering
• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Information Systems

Minimum Requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Maximum of two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

In joining CIB Operations you’ll get to participate and contribute to our vision to transform into a distinctive, optimised processing unit that harnesses the power of an Intelligent Processing Model (IPM), to provide a competitive advantage for the Bank and our clients, by:

• Leveraging Data, as a key differentiator
• Focusing on Intelligent Transformation
• Using novel technologies such as Blockchain and Generative AI
• Establishing an API layer for all that comes into CIB Operations
• Unlocking the power of our people’s collective wisdom and expertise

As the signature programme for transformation, IPM will be the key driver in CIB Operations, becoming a best of breed and Fit for Future processing unit.

Programme duration:  18 months

Post Graduate qualification (Completed or completing in 2026)

• STEM
• Bachelor of Commerce with accounting
• Bachelor Business Science
• Finance and Investment Management
• Economics

Minimum Requirements

• South African Citizen
• Maximum of two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Key skills and characteristics

• Working collaboratively with others
• Resilience
• Creative Problem solving and considered decision making
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and self confidence
• Data and digital fluency

Accelerate your career with Our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Quantitative Graduate Programme

Are you passionate about applying innovative solutions to complex problems within Risk Management in Corporate and Investment Banking? Do you thrive both independently and in team environments, and are you captivated by data analysis and the deployment of advanced mathematical and statistical models?

Join our Quantitative Graduate Programme and immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience across diverse banking and trading quant teams. This is your chance to gain invaluable exposure while learning from leading industry experts.

Programme duration: 18 months

• Postgraduate Degree (Completed or completing in 2026): A background in Finance (Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, Business Mathematics and Informatics, etc.) is preferred (e.g., BCom Hons, BSc Hons).
• Alternatively, a general science postgraduate degree with a limited finance background (Physics, Pure/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) with an MSc or MEng is also suitable.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Collaborative team player
• Resilience and adaptability
• Innovative problem-solving and decision-making
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Positive attitude and self-confidence

Minimum Requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Accelerate your career with Our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Quantitative Graduate Programme

Are you passionate about applying innovative solutions to complex problems within Risk Management in Corporate and Investment Banking? Do you thrive both independently and in team environments, and are you captivated by data analysis and the deployment of advanced mathematical and statistical models?

Join our Quantitative Graduate Programme and immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience across diverse banking and trading quant teams. This is your chance to gain invaluable exposure while learning from leading industry experts.

Programme duration: 18 months

• Postgraduate Degree (Completed or completing in 2026): A background in Finance (Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, Business Mathematics and Informatics, etc.) is preferred (e.g., BCom Hons, BSc Hons).
• Alternatively, a general science postgraduate degree with a limited finance background (Physics, Pure/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) with an MSc or MEng is also suitable.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Collaborative team player
• Resilience and adaptability
• Innovative problem-solving and decision-making
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Positive attitude and self-confidence

Minimum Requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Embark on a journey with our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Risk Management Graduate Programme

At the forefront of shaping the future of Risk Management, we are committed to reducing risk while fostering innovation and excellence. Our Risk Management Graduate Programme is designed for individuals who are not only adept at mitigating risk but are also driven by curiosity, resilience, self-motivation, and a knack for creative problem-solving.

Risk Management is intricate and multi-faceted, encompassing a deep understanding of the Bank’s financial risk profile, establishing risk appetite, uncovering growth opportunities, and safeguarding the interests of our shareholders and investors. Our approach combines rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis to ensure informed decision-making, compliance with regulations, and responsible action. We work closely with diverse sector and product segments to optimise returns while assessing a spectrum of risks including financial, economic, legal, political, regulatory, environmental, and reputational.

By joining our Risk Management graduate programme, you will gain unparalleled experience across critical areas of Corporate and Investment Banking. You will have the opportunity to engage with key businesses and transactions, working within domains such as Corporate Credit Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Real Estate Finance Credit Risk, Financial Institutions Credit Risk, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Risk, Country & Sovereign Risk, Data Management, and Risk Assurance.

Programme duration: 18 months

Post Graduate qualification (Completed or completing in 2026)

• Mathematics and Statistics
• Actuarial Science
• Financial Mathematics
• Financial Risk Management
• BCom Hons (Finance/Economics/Risk Management/ Accounting)
• BSc Hons (Environmental Science)
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Key skills and attributes:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Resilience
• Creative problem solving and considered decision making
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and self confidence

Standard Bank CIB  Technology Graduate Programme

In an ever-changing global landscape, our ability to deliver client focussed financial products and services on digital platforms, is key to the success of our franchise in and across Africa. CIB Technology powers Global Markets, Transaction Banking, and Investment Banking. The intense, high-performance environment of Global Markets and Transaction Banking makes partnering with these areas particularly exciting. CIB Technology serves non-retail customers, such as banks, public institutions, corporates, and asset managers, facilitating various transaction types from algorithmic trading to complex structured products.

Our graduate programme aims to attract talent with strong technical knowledge who can become thought leaders and trusted advisors. We combine theoretical learning and practical experience, supported by rotations across the CIB Technology business lifecycle. You will learn application and technology architecture processes such as analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and also gain exposure to operations, maintenance, and support of live production environments.

We utilize various technologies to give our business a competitive edge. Common technologies include JAVA, Python, Angular, GO, C, C#, C++, Salesforce, Murex, Calypso, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, SQL databases (Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL Server, Mongo), Matlab, GIT, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence and the suite of AWS and Microsoft enterprise tools like Power Automate and Co-pilot which are increasingly becoming more relevant as our ecosystem evolves

Upon finishing the graduate program, you will possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to begin your career and potentially join CIB Technology, where you can contribute to the success of Standard Bank Group.

Post Graduate qualification (Completed or completing in 2026)

• Computer Science
•  Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Electronic Engineering
• Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics
• Statistics
• Informatics, Information Systems
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• Data Engineering
• Data Science
• Quantitative Risk Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• Maximum of two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Working collaboratively with others
• Resilience
• Creative problem solving and considered decision making
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and self confidence
• Business acumen

Standard Bank Group (SBG) is Africa’s largest Bank by assets, with a presence in more than 20 African markets. As a purpose‑driven and client‑centric organisation, we are committed to shaping the continent’s future through innovative, digitally powered financial solutions. Our deep local insights, extensive capabilities and long‑standing market presence make SBG a trusted partner across the region. Africa is our home; we drive her growth.

Investment Banking sits at the core of our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) franchise — the most established and comprehensive investment banking platform on the continent. We work with multinational corporations, regional leaders, domestic enterprises, governments, state‑owned entities, entrepreneurs and institutional investors across Africa and key global markets.

What are we looking for:

• Young people who are invested in Africa’s sustainable growth
• Courageous problem solvers
• Collaborative team players
• Inquisitive minds with a relentless desire to learn
• Ambitious go-getters who are driven to win
• Individuals that subscribe to the highest ethical standards
• Enthusiastic about the future and what is possible with Artificial Intelligence

Why Standard Bank:

Working at Standard Bank Group (SBG) means joining Africa’s largest Bank — a purpose‑driven institution committed to shaping the continent’s future. With a presence in over 20 markets, we combine deep local insight with digital innovation to deliver financial solutions that make a measurable difference. Our scale, capability and long‑standing leadership make SBG a trusted partner across Africa. Africa is our home; we drive her growth.

What truly sets SBG apart is the belief that meaningful work happens when people are empowered to contribute to something bigger. Here, you become part of a team that is passionate about unlocking Africa’s potential — helping businesses grow, enabling clients to thrive and supporting the development of sustainable, inclusive economies. You’ll work in a culture that values curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning, giving you the space to grow, lead and shape real impact.

In Investment Banking, you join the most established and comprehensive investment banking franchise on the continent. You’ll work with leading corporates, multinationals, regional players, governments, entrepreneurs and institutional investors — solving complex challenges and shaping landmark transactions across Africa and beyond. It’s an environment built for ambitious thinkers who want to stretch themselves, build deep expertise and contribute to work that truly matters.

Postgraduate or 4-year degree (Completed or completing in 2026)

• Engineering
• Accounting
• Risk Management
• Business sciences
• Financial sciences
• Economics
• Math/Statistics

Minimum Requirements:

• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Full time student or very recent graduate
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Make your mark in our Global Markets Programme

Our Global Markets team is an innovative player on the global stage, offering a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Why should you apply?

In this programme, you’ll get in-depth experience in Trading, Sales, Structuring and Risk Management Solutions throughout global financial markets, including FX, Commodities, Equity, Credit, Fixed Income and Debt Instruments. We also offer market insights, trading services, analytics and new financial products across a number of asset classes.

You’ll be a collaborative self-starter with a positive attitude, a love for complex problem-solving, and a passion for doing business the right way. You’ll have exposure to the full scope of our business, gaining all the necessary skills, before choosing your area of specialisation.

Programme duration: 18 months

Post Graduate qualification (Completed or completing in 2026)

• Actuarial Science
• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Sciences
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Engineering
• Financial Mathematics
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Quantitative Risk Management

Minimum Requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Maximum of two years’ work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study