Client Coverage Internship Programme US 2027

Standard Chartered; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 20,088 - 29,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Medical & life insurance

Flexible working options

Learning & development resources

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Standard Chartered's Coverage Banking Internship Programme 2027 offers a ten-week, skills-focused experience supporting leading corporates, financial institutions, investors and public sector clients. You’ll work alongside experienced bankers across markets and products, building client relationships while tackling real business challenges.

Join a structured programme with induction, mentors, and opportunities to learn from senior leaders within our global network.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: penultimate-year student, able to intern June 2027 and start full-time July 2028.
• Right to work in country you’re applying to.

Responsibilities

• Support client relationships and business development activities.
• Assist with transaction execution across our global franchise.
• Gain exposure to products, clients and international network.

Skills

Ownership

Critical thinking

Curiosity

Relationship-building

Job description

Coverage Banking Internship Programme 2027

Join our Coverage Banking team and gain first‑hand experience supporting some of the world’s leading corporates, financial institutions, investors and public sector clients. As part of the client‑facing arm of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), you’ll work alongside experienced bankers to help deliver integrated banking solutions, build client relationships and support strategic growth opportunities across markets.

With our unique international footprint, you’ll gain exposure to cross‑border business, global clients and real‑world banking challenges. You’ll work across teams, products and geographies while developing the commercial, analytical and relationship‑building skills that underpin a successful career in banking.

Join us if you’re curious about how businesses grow, how financial markets operate and how trusted client relationships are built.

About the Internship Programme – how you’ll learn and grow

Join a skills‑first organisation where your potential matters more than your background. Over 10 weeks, you’ll work on real business challenges, build future‑ready skills, and gain insight into how we support clients, facilitate trade and finance growth across our markets. Working alongside colleagues across our global network, you’ll develop the skills, confidence and connections to accelerate your career.

The Programme Will Support Your Development Through

• A 10‑week summer internship
• A structured induction and orientation
• Exposure to our products, clients and international network
• Real projects and meaningful responsibilities from day one
• Technical, professional and behavioural skills development
• Support from managers, mentors and buddies
• Opportunities to learn from senior leaders and industry experts
• Community and volunteering initiatives

Where you could work

You will be placed into one of the following Coverage Banking teams, working alongside experienced bankers to support client relationships, business development activities and transaction execution across our global franchise.

Corporate Coverage

Support relationship teams managing multinational corporations, large local corporates and mid‑market clients. You’ll gain exposure to financing solutions, transaction banking, capital markets activities and strategic client engagement while learning how long‑term client relationships are developed and managed.

Financial Institutions Coverage

Work with teams covering banks, insurance companies, asset managers, sovereign entities and other financial institutions. You’ll gain insight into how financial institutions access financing, manage risk and utilise the bank’s global capabilities to support their businesses.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Gain exposure to landmark transactions including acquisitions, divestments, mergers and strategic partnerships. You’ll support research, analysis and deal execution activities while learning how clients navigate transformational business decisions.

Bring the skills – we’ll help you build your career

We welcome students from all degree disciplines and backgrounds, recognising that diverse perspectives drive innovation.

We’re Looking For People Who Can

• Take ownership and show initiative
• Think critically and solve problems using logic and sound judgement
• Learn quickly, stay curious and seek opportunities to grow
• Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with others
• Adapt and perform in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrate commercial curiosity and an interest in clients, industries and global markets
• Communicate confidently and work effectively across different cultures and backgrounds

Eligibility

To be eligible for this internship, you should be an penultimate year student, able to intern in June 2027, and start full time in July 2028. You should have the permanent legal right to work in the country you’re applying to.

You can only submit one application within a six‑month period. Take time to review our opportunities and apply for the role that best fits your interests, skills and career goals.

Exceptions

UK & UAE: Candidates requiring visa sponsorship will be considered.

UAE: Priority is given to UAE nationals.

Key Dates

Assessment Centres: October 2026 onwards

Start Date: June 2027 (April in India)

What we offer

• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
• Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which together amount to 30 days minimum
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market‑leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first‑aiders and other self‑help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning
• Being part of an inclusive and values‑driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies – everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

Recruitment Assessment

Some of our roles use assessments to help us understand how suitable you are for the role you’ve applied to. If you are invited to take an assessment, this is great news. It means your application has progressed to an important stage of our recruitment process.