Standard Bank CIB Risk Management Graduate Programme

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 350.000 - 500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Standard Bank of South Africa invites high-potential graduates to join the Corporate & Investment Banking Risk Management Graduate Programme. You will gain exposure to key risk areas, including financial, non-financial, ESG, and country risk, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard stakeholder value.

Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification (completed or in progress for 2026), strong mathematics and statistics, and a demonstrated appetite for creative problem

Formación

• Post Graduate qualification (Completed or completing in 2026)
• Mathematics and Statistics required
• Actuarial Science advantageous
• Financial Risk Management knowledge
• BCom Hons in Finance/Economics/Risk Management/Accounting preferred
• BSc Hons in Environmental Science beneficial
• PPE background helpful

Conocimientos

Collaboration

Resilience

Creative problem solving

Curiosity to learn

Positive attitude

Educación

Post Graduate qualification

Mathematics & Statistics

Actuarial Science

Financial Risk Management

BCom Hons (Finance/Economics/Risk Management/Accounting)

BSc Hons (Environmental Science)

PPE

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview

Company: Standard Bank of South Africa

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking

Embark on a journey with our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Risk Management Graduate Programme

At the forefront of shaping the future of Risk Management, we are committed to reducing risk while fostering innovation and excellence. Our Risk Management Graduate Programme is designed for individuals who are not only adept at mitigating risk but are also driven by curiosity, resilience, self-motivation, and a knack for creative problem-solving.

Risk Management is intricate and multi-faceted, encompassing a deep understanding of the Bank’s financial risk profile, establishing risk appetite, uncovering growth opportunities, and safeguarding the interests of our shareholders and investors. Our approach combines rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis to ensure informed decision-making, compliance with regulations, and responsible action. We work closely with diverse sector and product segments to optimise returns while assessing a spectrum of risks including financial, economic, legal, political, regulatory, environmental, and reputational.

By joining our Risk Management graduate programme, you will gain unparalleled experience across critical areas of Corporate and Investment Banking. You will have the opportunity to engage with key businesses and transactions, working within domains such as Corporate Credit Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Real Estate Finance Credit Risk, Financial Institutions Credit Risk, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Risk, Country & Sovereign Risk, Data Management, and Risk Assurance.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate qualification (Completed or completing in 2026)
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Actuarial Science
• Financial Risk Management
• BCom Hons (Finance/Economics/Risk Management/ Accounting)
• BSc Hons (Environmental Science)
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)

Additional Information

• Must be a South African citizen
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Key skills and attributes:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Resilience
• Creative problem solving and considered decision making
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and self confidence

Please note that university transcripts must be uploaded upon application

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.