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.

The Graduate Trainee Program of Stanbic IBTC Group has been designed to build capacity and create a sustainable pipeline in our group by developing young, talented, trained professionals for our future. It is an intensive program and unique opportunity for young people who are resourceful and passionate about building a fast-tracked career and to help us drive our success into the future.

• Minimum of a Second Class Upper (or its equivalent) degree in any course from an accredited University.
• Minimum of 5 credits (Mathematics and English inclusive) in GCE, NECO or its equivalent.
• Applicants should not be more than 26 years of age as at engagement.
• Applicants must have concluded NYSC and must have discharge certificate in hand.
• Applicant's Date of Birth, Gender and Class of degree must be clearly stated

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Graduates Trainees will be required to work in varied work roles/ locations and context with increasing levels of complexity.
• Applicants must be passionate about building a career in Stanbic IBTC.
• Graduate Trainees would be based in Lagos but may be deployed to any department and locations across the country.

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

• Conceptual, Innovative and Analytical
• Customer-service oriented
• Computer literacy is compulsory.
• Intermediate to expert competence in the use of MS Office Suite

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership skills and assertiveness
• Self-motivated.
• Integrity and honesty
• Passionate about service

APPLICATION STEPS

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Kindly note that both steps must be completed to ensure successful submission. Applications close 6 April of 2026.