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.

We believe in courageously embracing change, that is why we keep innovating for our clients. Through our gritty determination and finding new ways to win, we make our clients dreams a reality.  

At Standard Bank we are passionate about helping you to achieve your dreams. Are you a recently qualified graduate who has the passion to interact with people and ability to create memorable client-centric experiences, then the Personal and Private Banking SA  (PPB) Sales and Service Execution Graduate Programme is for you. 
 
We are looking for talented and inspired people to work, learn and commit to our deep client obsession in our private client environments countrywide.  This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen your understanding of client relationship management i.e.  Private Bankers, Young Professionals and Acquisition Bankers 
 
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. 

Are you up for the challenge? 
If your answer is yes, then take your career to new heights in Relationship Banking. 

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 2024 

FAIS accredited qualification in:  

• BCom Honours Financial Management

Honours qualification to be completed by 31 December 2024. 

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.