Job Description
We’re looking for talented individuals to join our Risk Management division as Graduate Trainees.
The aim of our 18-month graduate programme is to equip you with skills and experiences deemed necessary to set you up for becoming a skilled Risk Practitioner, with guidance and support from Senior Executives & Managers who run the Risk Management portfolios.
Through a series of rotations, you will learn how risk is managed in the bank and gain extensive experience in a wide range of analytical areas within the Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Risk business unit. These areas include Decision Science, Credit Solution Engineering and Lending portfolios (i.e., Credit Card, Home Finance, Car Finance and Personal Loans), Fraud Risk Management and Non-financial risk.
You will be recruited as a permanent employee from the start of the program and placed into a team of choice, after rotations conclude
During this 18-month programme you can look forward to:
Application closing date: 31 May 2026
Qualifications
Masters or Honours
BSc/BCom/ BDatSci
This programme is designed for graduates who want to specialise in banking risk analytics and apply quantitative skills to credit decisioning, fraud risk, capital and impairment models within a banking environment.
Applicants whose primary career interest lies in insurance actuarial work, product pricing or investment banking may find other programmes better aligned to those pathways.
Honours to be completed by 31 December 2026.
Additional Information
Minimum requirements:
Careers
Are you passionate about Africa's potential? Are you driven to win? At Standard Bank Group, a team of over 50 000 dedicated individuals share one common purpose: Africa is our home, we drive her growth. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a thriving environment where you can bring your whole self to work, pursue your dreams, and see your ideas shape a brighter future for Africa. Join us, if you're ready to turn your passion into impact and make a real difference as part of a dynamic team.
Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Risk Graduate Programme • Johannesburg, GP, ZA
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