Standard Bank CIB Risk Management Graduate Programme
Job Description
Embark on a journey with our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Risk Management Graduate Programme
At the forefront of shaping the future of Risk Management, we are committed to reducing risk while fostering innovation and excellence. Our Risk Management Graduate Programme is designed for individuals who are not only adept at mitigating risk but are also driven by curiosity, resilience, self motivation, and a knack for creative problem solving.
Risk Management is intricate and multi faced, encompassing a deep understanding of the Bank's financial risk profile, establishing risk appetite, uncovering growth opportunities, and safeguarding the interests of our shareholders and investors. Our approach combines rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis to ensure informed decision making, compliance with regulations, and responsible action. We work closely with diverse sector and product segments to optimise returns while assessing a spectrum of risks including financial, economic, legal, political, regulatory, environmental, and reputational.
By joining our Risk Management graduate programme, you will gain unparalleled experience across critical areas of Corporate and Investment Banking. You will have the opportunity to engage with key businesses and transactions, working within domains such as Corporate Credit Risk, Non Financial Risk, Real Estate Finance Credit Risk, Financial Institutions Credit Risk, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Risk, Country & Sovereign Risk, Data Management, and Risk Assurance.
Why Standard Bank"If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best."
Standard Bank placed 18th in the 2024 edition of Forbes' annual ranking of the World's Best Employers, a list that includes 850 top large multinational organisations. The bank emerged as the highest ranked company from Africa and ranked second in the Banking and Financial Services sector globally.
Qualifications Post Graduate qualification (Completed or completing in 2025)- Mathematics and Statistics
- Actuarial Science
- Financial Mathematics
- Financial Risk Management
- BCom Hons (Finance/Economics/Risk Management)
- BSc Hons (Environmental Science)
- PPE
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be under 30 years of age
- A maximum of two years' work experience
- Minimum of 65% average over all years of study
- Working collaboratively with others
- Resilience
- Creative problem solving and considered decision making
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Positive attitude and self confidence
Programme Duration: 18 Months