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.

Accelerate your career with Our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Quantitative Graduate Programme

Are you passionate about applying innovative solutions to complex problems within Risk Management in Corporate and Investment Banking? Do you thrive both independently and in team environments, and are you captivated by data analysis and the deployment of advanced mathematical and statistical models?

Join our Quantitative Graduate Programme and immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience across diverse banking and trading quant teams. This is your chance to gain invaluable exposure while learning from leading industry experts.

Programme duration: 18 months

• Postgraduate Degree (Completed or completing in 2026): A background in Finance (Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance, Business Mathematics and Informatics, etc.) is preferred (e.g., BCom Hons, BSc Hons).
• Alternatively, a general science postgraduate degree with a limited finance background (Physics, Pure/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) with an MSc or MEng is also suitable.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Collaborative team player
• Resilience and adaptability
• Innovative problem-solving and decision-making
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Positive attitude and self-confidence

Minimum Requirements:

• South African Citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

Step into a career that challenges and inspires you. Apply now to be part of our transformative CIB Risk Quantitative Graduate Programme and pave the way for a successful future in risk management.