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.

Our Business Banking Coverage segment provides broad-based client solutions to a wide spectrum of small, medium and large enterprises. Our support extends across the 14 sectors in which we operate, providing our clients with deep sector knowledge and solutioning expertise. We have partnered with businesses for over 160 years, and it is our approach to client relationships that truly distinguishes us, encapsulated by the phrase ‘partnering for growth’.   

The Business Banking Coverage SA Graduate Programme seeks to foster the minds and passion of young South Africans in driving the growth of our businesses thereby making a significant contribution to our country’s economy.  Through this programme, you will be exposed to our various sectors and industries, client relationship principles and using analytical capabilities to better partner with our clients for their growth.    

Why join Standard Bank?  

• Comprehensive Training – Receive in depth training from industry experts to build a solid foundation in credit risk.  
• Professional Development – Access mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to support your growth.  
• Real-World Projects – Work on projects that have a tangible impact, helping you apply your knowledge and skills.   
• Career Pathways – Our programme opens doors to a rewarding career at Standard Bank.   

Take the next step in your career journey with us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.  

Key responsibilities:  

• To grow and retain a portfolio of high-value Premium and Growth Segment relationships through partnering for growth using an ecosystem mindset to proactively provide a high-end differentiated service with premium solutions that add value.  

• To support the Relationship Manager with the day-to-day administrative functions, portfolio management, entrenchment, and operational functions for an allocated portfolio.  

• To ensure that all compliance requirements within the portfolio are met and act as a central contact point for the client, providing sales and service fulfilment aligned to segment targets.  

• Is accountable for assisting Relationship Manager in the day-to-day execution of their credit portfolio. 

Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026):  

• BCom Accounting, Finance, Economics   
• BCom Agricultural Economics   
• BCom Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management   
• BSc Agriculture: Agricultural Economic Analysis  

Postgraduate to be completed by 31 December 2026. 

Minimum requirements: 

• Must be a South African citizen. 
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 12 months. 
• Matric certificate to be submitted with application. 
• Copies of qualifications to be submitted with application. 
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. 

Programme duration: 12 months 
 
Application closing date: 30 June 2026