Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Transactional Product Graduate Programme - Gauteng

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial services group is seeking dynamic graduates for their Transactional Product graduate programme. This exciting opportunity is designed to develop the next generation of product leaders through hands-on experience and exposure to real-world challenges. Graduates will collaborate with experienced professionals, gaining insights into the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch. This programme promises a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge products that drive business growth while nurturing a sense of purpose and community impact. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to growth and innovation in Africa.

Qualifications

• Honours qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Economics required.
• Honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.

Responsibilities

• Define, test, and validate product ideas using data-driven methods.
• Collaborate with teams to design and enhance products for growth.

Skills

Data-driven decision-making

Collaboration

Product strategy development

Education

Honours in Accounting

Honours in Finance

Honours in Business Economics

Job description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group and an innovative player on the global stage. We offer a variety of career-enhancing opportunities and the chance to work alongside talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families, and large multinational corporates and institutions. We are passionate about creating growth in Africa, bringing meaningful value to our clients and communities, and creating a sense of purpose for our employees.

Job Description

The Transactional Product graduate programme is designed to nurture and develop the next generation of innovative product leaders. The programme provides graduates with hands-on experience, exposure to real-world business challenges, and the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge products. Graduates will work closely with experienced product managers, data teams, and product designers to gain a deep understanding of the product lifecycle, from ideation and research to development, launch, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learn how to define, test, and validate product ideas using data-driven decision-making.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and enhance products that drive business growth.
3. Develop and drive transaction product strategy aligned with SBG strategy.
4. Simplify delivery and ensure market-leading product design, coordination, and prioritization around product development, management, and enhancement.

Application Closing Date

30 June 2025

Qualifications

Honours qualification in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Economics

Honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.

Additional Information

Minimum Requirements

• South African Citizen
• If you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months
• Full academic transcripts must be submitted with the application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.