Insurance & Asset Management Technology Graduate Programme - System Developer at Liberty Group South Africa

Job Description

• At Standard Bank Group, our Insurance and Asset Management division is uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive investment strategies and insurance solutions to clients across Africa. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, we empower our teams to provide holistic financial advice and competitive solutions at pivotal moments in our clients’ lives.
• Through advanced digital platforms, data-driven insights, and innovative tools, we go beyond traditional financial services. Our pioneering digital ecosystem ensures seamless access to a wide range of offerings- whether it’s investment guidance, insurance protection, or asset management strategies- making financial planning simpler, smarter, and more connected.
• For graduates, this means joining a forward-thinking environment where technology is not just an enabler, but a driver of transformation. You’ll be part of a team that leverages innovation to redefine how financial services are delivered, ensuring our African clients receive trusted, personalized, and future-ready solutions.
• Our graduate programme aims to attract talent with strong technical knowledge who can become thought leaders and trusted advisors. We combine theoretical learning with practical experience, supported by rotations across the Insurance & Asset Management 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.
• The Specialist: Developer in the Libfin Business Unit is responsible for the design, development, and enhancement of technology solutions that support trading and financial market operations. Specialising in trade and financial markets, this role contributes to the implementation and customisation of core platforms such as Murex and Alchemy, as well as the integration of these systems within the broader enterprise landscape.
• Developers apply strong engineering practices to deliver high-performance, secure, and resilient solutions across the trade lifecycle, from execution through to post-trade processing. Working closely with systems analysts and business users, the role focuses on solving complex market-specific challenges while driving automation, continuous improvement, and adherence to best-practice development standards.
• Upon finishing the graduate program, you will possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to begin your career and potentially join Insurance & Asset Management Technology, where you can contribute to the success of the overall Standard Bank Group.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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

PROGRAMME DURATION: 12 Months

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  30 June 2026