Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in the banking industry? Standard Bank is offering an exciting array of Standard Bank graduate internships for 2024, located at their headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Overview of Standard Bank Graduate Internships

  • Company : Standard Bank
  • Location : Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Closing date: 30 June 2024

Available Graduate Internships

Standard Bank offers a variety of internships across different sectors of banking. These positions are designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Here is a brief overview of each program:

1. Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
  • Apply Online
  • Required Qualifications:
    For BCom Graduates: Informatics, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics
    or BSc Graduates: Staticcs, Finacial Risk Management, Applied Mathematics

2. Risk Agriculture Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
  • Apply online
  • Required QualificationsHonours or Masters in: BSc / BCom: Economics / Agricultural Economics

3. Integrated Leadership Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
  • Location: Durban
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: FAIS accredited Undergraduate or Honours qualification in Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Marketing, or Business Administration.

4. Youth and Mass Segment Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: Undergraduate or Honours qualification in Bachelors degrees in Mathematics, Data Science, Information Science, or similar fields, as well as Bachelors degrees in Commerce.

 5. CIB Technology Graduate Programme – Experience Design

  • Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking
  • Apply Online
  • Qualifications: Post Graduate qualification (completed or completing in 2024) in Design Studies, Information Systems, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, or a related field.

6. Real Estate Services Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Group Functions
  • Apply Online
  • Qualifications: You have completed or are completing a BSc Engineering Degree or higher in 2024 in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Computer Engineering

7. Business Banking Coverage Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: FAIS accredited Undergraduate or Honours qualification in: BCom Accounting, BCom Finance, BCom Statistics, Economics, BSc in Statistics or Financial Risk Management, BSc or BCom in Agriculture

8. Graduate Internship – Core Banking Platforms (SAP)

  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: You have completed or are currently completing your degree, honours, or master’s degree in BSc Computer Science.

9. Graduate Internship – Risk and Credit Enablement

  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: You have completed or are currently completing an undergraduate, honours, or master’s degree in 2024 in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

10. Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Risk Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: Masters or Honours in BSc, BCom, or BDatSci with specializations in Statistics, Data Science, Pure Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Informatics/Information Systems, Computer Science, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, or Behavioural Economics

11. Graduate Internship – Cloud and Operations

  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: Computer Science or related field with basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, and relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner)

12. Graduate Internship – Business and Commercial Banking Technology

  • Business Segment: Business & Commercial Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: You have completed or are completing a Degree, Honours Degree, or Master’s Degree in 2024 in BCom Information Systems, BSc Computer Science, Degree in Software Engineering, Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a Degree related to Robotics/Mechatronics.

13. Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Behavioural Economics Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: Masters or Honours in Economics, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Organisational Behaviour, Decision Making, Sociology, Business Science, Marketing, or Econometrics.

14. CIB Risk Graduate Trainee Programme

  • Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking
  • Apply Online
  • Qualifications: A minimum of a postgraduate degree in Mathematics and Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial Mathematics, or Financial Risk Management.

15. Data Science Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: Masters or Honours in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechatronics), Informatics, or Quantitative Risk Management.

16. Investment Banking Graduate Trainee

  • Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: Postgraduate or 4-year degree in Engineering, Finance and Investment Management, Economics, Math/Statistics, or Computer Science

17. CIB Technology Graduate Programme

  • Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: Post Graduate qualification (completed or completing in 2024) in 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, or Quantitative Risk Management

18. CIB Quant Graduate Trainee Programme

  • Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking
  • Apply online
  • Qualifications: A minimum of a postgraduate degree with:
    Some background in Finance, such as Actuarial Science, Math of Finance, Business Mathematics and Informatics (BMI), etc., which can be at the level of BCom Honours, BSc Honours, or higher. A General Science Degree with limited finance background, such as Physics, Pure/Applied Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc., should be at the level of MSc or MEng.

Desired Skills

To excel in your role, the following skills are highly desirable:

  • Working Collaboratively with Others: The ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships.
  • Resilience: Demonstrating persistence and perseverance in the face of challenges, maintaining a steady and optimistic approach under pressure.
  • Creative Problem Solving and Considered Decision Making: Employing innovative thinking to solve problems and make decisions that are well-thought-out and thoroughly analyzed.
  • Curiosity and Willingness to Learn: Possessing a strong desire to learn and continuously improve, coupled with the openness to embrace new ideas and methods.
  • Positive Attitude and Self-Confidence: Approaching tasks and challenges with a positive outlook and the confidence to trust in your own abilities and strengths.

How to Apply

Applicants must follow the specific links provided for each internship program to submit their applications. Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements and prepare your documents accordingly. The closing date for all applications is 30 June 2024, so make sure to apply well before the deadline.

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In conclusion, the successful applicant will bring a combination of technical knowledge and soft skills that are crucial for thriving in a dynamic and evolving environment. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and qualifications to ensure alignment with the expectations and requirements outlined above.

Standard Bank invites enthusiastic and qualified individuals to take the first step towards a rewarding career by applying for this position. Interested candidates should prepare their applications carefully, ensuring they meet all the listed qualifications and demonstrate the desired skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a team where your skills will be nurtured and your career ambitions supported.

Act now—take this chance to contribute to a leading organization and make a meaningful impact in your professional journey.

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