Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers 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.

Job Description

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.

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)

Mathematics and StatisticsActuarial ScienceFinancial MathematicsFinancial Risk ManagementBCom Hons (Finance/Economics/Risk Management)BSc Hons (Environmental Science)PPE

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 othersResilienceCreative problem solving and considered decision makingCuriosity and willingness to learnPositive attitude and self confidence

Programme Duration: 18 Months

If you are ready to take on this challenge and contribute to our dynamic team, apply now and shape the future of CIB Risk Management with us.