Job Details

💼 Job Title: CIB Risk Management Graduate Programme
🏢 Company: Standard Bank of South Africa
🏛️ Business Segment: Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB)
🆔 Job Reference: 80451329A-0001
📄 Job Type: Full-time Graduate Programme
⏳ Programme Duration: 18 Months
📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Company Overview

Standard Bank of South Africa is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, delivering world-class banking, investment, and risk solutions across multiple markets.

Its Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division works with corporates, governments, financial institutions, and investors, offering sophisticated products in lending, capital markets, treasury, advisory, and risk management.

The bank is known for developing future leaders through structured graduate programmes that combine technical learning with practical business exposure.

Job Overview

The CIB Risk Management Graduate Programme is an 18-month structured graduate programme designed for high-performing postgraduates who want to build a career in corporate and investment banking risk.

This programme gives graduates exposure to critical risk functions across CIB, helping them develop strong analytical, commercial, and decision-making capabilities.

You will work alongside experienced professionals in evaluating and managing complex risks that affect the bank’s financial performance, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth.

Exposure areas include:

Corporate Credit Risk
Financial Institutions Credit Risk
Non-Financial Risk
ESG Risk
Real Estate Finance Credit Risk
Country & Sovereign Risk
Data Management
Risk Assurance

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates interested in banking, finance, quantitative analysis, credit risk, and enterprise risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Support risk analysis across CIB transactions
Assess financial and non-financial risks
Assist with credit risk evaluations
Monitor risk appetite and risk exposure
Analyse sector and transaction risks
Support ESG and sovereign risk reviews
Contribute to data management and reporting
Assist in risk assurance processes
Support regulatory compliance initiatives
Collaborate with product and sector teams
Contribute to informed risk-based decision-making

Qualifications

Education

Applicants must have a completed or completing postgraduate qualification in 2026 in one of the following fields:

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

Minimum Requirements

Must be a South African citizen
Minimum 65% average across all years of study
Must upload full university transcripts

Skills

Strong quantitative analysis
Risk assessment ability
Critical thinking
Collaborative mindset
Creative problem-solving
Resilience
Decision-making skills
Curiosity and willingness to learn
Strong communication skills
Self-confidence and professionalism

Graduate CV Tips

For risk graduate programmes, your CV should highlight analytical strength, academic performance, and finance/risk exposure.

Include:

overall academic average
honours or postgraduate qualification
finance, economics, or quantitative modules
risk management projects
data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python, R, Power BI)
case studies
leadership roles
internships or vacation work

Strong modules to highlight:

Financial Risk Management
Credit Risk
Econometrics
Statistics
Corporate Finance
Derivatives
ESG / Sustainability Risk

Pro Tip: Add measurable achievements such as distinctions, dean’s list recognition, or top module performance.

Benefits of Joining the Company

18-month structured graduate programme
Exposure to CIB risk divisions
Technical and professional development
Mentorship from experienced risk professionals
Corporate banking exposure
Strong career growth pipeline
High-impact transaction experience
Potential long-term banking career opportunities

Company Policy

Standard Bank of South Africa is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and responsible banking practices.

All applications may be subject to:

qualification verification
transcript verification
identity checks
background screening
interviews
assessments

The bank supports fair employment practices and development of emerging South African talent.

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