Investment Banking Graduate, Trainee

Company Description

The Standard Bank Group (SBG) is Africa's biggest bank by assets. With presence in over 20 markets, SBG is a purpose-driven, Africa-focused, client-led, and digitally enabled financial services provider that services clients across various segments and product lines.

This makes us a preferred partner across most of the markets we operate in, driving inclusive growth and sustainable development. Africa is our home; we drive her growth.

Job Description

What are we looking for:

1. Young people who are invested in Africa's sustainable growth
2. Courageous problem solvers
3. Collaborative team players
4. Inquisitive minds with a relentless desire to learn
5. Ambitious go-getters who are driven to win
6. Individuals that subscribe to the highest ethical standards

Why Standard Bank:

Standard Bank placed 18th in the edition of Forbes' annual ranking of the World's Best Employers, a list that includes 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.

Investment Banking forms part of Standard Bank's Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) business, which is the most established investment banking franchise across the continent. We serve large companies (multinational, regional and domestic), governments, parastatals, entrepreneurs and institutional clients across Africa and international markets. Our clients leverage our in-depth sector and regional expertise, our specialist structuring capabilities, and our access to local and global capital markets for advisory, funding and risk management support.

Qualifications:

Postgraduate or 4-year degree in:

1. Engineering
2. Accounting
3. Risk Management
4. Business sciences
5. Financial sciences
6. Economics
7. Math / Statistics

Minimum Requirements:

1. South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
2. Full-time student or very recent graduate
3. Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Finance and Sales