Standard Bank CIB Finance Graduate Programme at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

Standard Bank CIB Finance Graduate Programme

• Join the CIB Finance Graduate Program and redefine Finance in Banking! Forget what you'd normally expect from a Finance function. Today, we're so much more.
• We're the guardians of our organisation's financial resources, using our technical expertise to ensure the efficient use of the scarcest resources.
• We understand the complex structure of our organisation, products, and markets to implement robust controls that benefit our shareholders, clients, regulators, and partners.
• We collaborate closely with the business to advise on opportunities and threats. We're a hub for innovation, heavily invested in new ways of working and data science.

What We're Looking For

• For our Finance Graduate Programme, we're seeking individuals who bring something different. We welcome all individuals with the right mindset, irrespective of their field of study. We encourage our people to express their individuality and apply their unique skill sets to help drive our organisation forward.
• You’ll get exposure and insight into the inner workings of a major financial institution and play an important role from day one. Your experience will be practical, relevant, and valuable.
• Self-motivated and curious about the world around you, you'll be able to adapt in an ever-changing environment and be motivated by solving complex problems.
• An excellent communicator with a genuine passion for finance and financial markets, you'll enjoy working collaboratively in a team and be committed to excellence and delivery.

Qualifications

A minimum of a postgraduate degree completed or completing in 2026.

• Diverse degrees will be considered (with the exception of Auditing) and emphasis for filtering for minimum skills/knowledge (e.g. financial acumen) will apply more rigorously in the online application process

Additional Information

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