Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Wealth and Investment Graduate Programme - Western Cape

Standard Bank Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading African financial services group as part of the Personal & Private Banking Graduate Programme. This position focuses on building client relationships while rotating through various departments, gaining insights into wealth management. With a commitment to training and excellence, this opportunity is ideal for recent graduates aiming to develop their careers in relationship banking.

Qualifications

• Honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.
• Full academic transcripts required with application.
• Recent graduates preferred with less than 12 months work experience.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through different departments to gain varied experience.
• Complete relevant training for personal development.
• Achieve all milestones as per Job Description and Performance Contract.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Accountability

Education

FAIS accredited Honours qualification in BCom Business Management

Job description

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

At Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, our primary focus is on establishing meaningful and informed relationships with our clients. By delving into what matters most to them, we gain a comprehensive understanding of their goals, aspirations, and dreams for themselves, their families, and their businesses. With this knowledge, we seek to develop tailored financial plans that enable our clients to live the lifestyle they desire, while also ensuring their generational wealth needs are well taken care of. Our ultimate goal is to shape our clients' passions and purpose into their wealth, thus creating a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Our core values - initiative, communication, accountability, relationships, and excellence - are integral to everything we do. We strive to weave these values into every aspect of our business. Our interactions with our clients are part of a meaningful culture, where we strive to deliver excellent service "before the sun sets". Relationships are at the heart of our business, and we take a holistic approach to delivering seamless solutions for our clients

Are you a recently qualified graduate who has a passion for building strong relationships and interacting with people. Does the concept of exceptional client experience resonate with you? Then the Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Wealth and Investment Graduate Programme is the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for talented individuals who aspire to grow their career and gain exposure in an exciting business area where you will experience relationship building and excellence at every touch point.

This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen your understanding of relationship banking and client experience in the Wealth and Investment Business.

The programme provides exposure to relationship banking within the financial services industry and success is dependent on cross-functional teamwork within client service teams and involves active learning and opportunities for various practical applications through a rotational programme. In addition to keeping up to date on best practice, you also get the opportunity to present your insights and results to a broad range of stakeholders.

Apply now and be part of the journey toward relationship banking of the future.

Main accountabilities:

• Rotating through different departments will allow you the opportunity to gain experience of different functions and rapidly learn the organisation. These rotations are based on virtual and face to face and virtual work immersion, i.e. connect, learn and perform these tasks under the supervision of the Coaches.
• In support of the virtual / face to face work immersion, you are required to complete relevant training to support your development. Training will be available online, via virtual / face to face meetings and virtual / face to face classroom sessions.
• At the end of the rotations, you are required to achieve all milestones as per Job Description and Performance Contract
  
  

Application closing date: 30 June 2025

Qualifications

FAIS accredited Honours qualification in:

• BCom Business Management
  
  

Honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2025.

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

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