Standard Bank is calling on ambitious South African graduates to apply for the Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Risk Management Graduate Programme. If you’re ready to shape the future of risk management and gain hands-on experience at one of Africa’s leading banks, this is your opportunity.

Risk Management at Standard Bank goes beyond compliance. It involves understanding the bank’s financial risk profile, defining risk appetite, identifying growth opportunities, and protecting stakeholders. You’ll engage in critical analysis, help shape responsible strategies, and collaborate with diverse teams to optimize returns while managing financial, economic, legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.

What You’ll Experience

Participants will rotate across high-impact areas such as:

• Corporate Credit Risk
• Non-Financial Risk
• Real Estate Finance Credit Risk
• Financial Institutions Credit Risk
• ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Risk
• Country & Sovereign Risk
• Risk Assurance
• Data Management

This programme is ideal for graduates who are analytical, resilient, curious, and passionate about responsible business practices.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, you must have a Postgraduate qualification (completed or completing in 2025) in one of the following fields:

• Mathematics and Statistics
• Actuarial Science
• Financial Mathematics
• Financial Risk Management
• BCom Honours in Finance / Economics / Risk Management
• BSc Honours in Environmental Science
• PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics)

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen
• Be under 30 years of age
• Have a minimum average of 65% for all years of study
• Maximum two years of work experience

Key Skills and Attributes

• Ability to collaborate in diverse teams
• Strong resilience and adaptability
• Creative problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Positive attitude and self-confidence

Why Join Standard Bank?

Standard Bank was ranked 18th globally in Forbes’ 2024 World’s Best Employers list and emerged as Africa’s top-ranked employer. In the Banking & Financial Services sector, we ranked second globally.

Our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division is the most established investment banking franchise across Africa, serving multinational corporations, government entities, parastatals, and institutional clients. Joining us means being part of a team that drives transformation and sustainable economic growth across the continent.

Programme Duration

18 Months full of learning, mentorship, and growth.