Corporate and Investment Banking London Summer Graduate Internship

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.

Launch your career in London, build your impact in Africa. Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking connects Europe to the world’s most dynamic growth markets across Africa. From our FCA‑authorised London platform, you’ll gain exposure to how Africa‑focused solutions are originated, structured, and executed for global clients.

As part of this 6‑week London Summer Graduate Internship, you’ll observe real‑world Investment Banking, Global Markets, and Transaction Banking activity – contributing to solutions that support trade, infrastructure, energy, and digital commerce across the continent.

Experience a purpose‑led organisation recognised as a Top‑20 World’s Best Employer and help drive Africa’s growth story from one of the world’s leading financial centres.

Candidates who perform strongly during the internship will be considered for placement into our Graduate Programme.

Why Standard Bank - and why an African bank in London?

Standard Bank is Africa’s largest bank by assets and our purpose is clear: Africa is our home; we drive her growth. From London, we connect European clients and global pools of capital to 21 African markets across Investment Banking, Global Markets and Transaction Banking giving you front‑row exposure to real‑economy growth across trade, infrastructure, energy and digital commerce. Our London entity (Standard Advisory London Limited) is FCA‑authorised and exists to originate and distribute Africa‑focused solutions for European and global clients, working in concert with our Africa network and our strategic partnership with ICBC Standard Bank Plc.

We are also recognised as a Top‑20 World’s Best Employer (Forbes 2024: #18 globally; #2 in global banking), offering a high‑performance environment that invests deeply in learning, capability, and future‑ready skills.

Who can apply:

• A minimum Upper Second‑Class Honours (2:1) degree
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the 6‑week internship

Who we’re looking for:

We’re seeking ambitious individuals who are:

• Passionate about Africa’s future
• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn
• Courageous problem-solvers
• Collaborative team players
• Comfortable engaging with data and have an interest in how AI and digital innovation are shaping financial services

Programme Duration:

6 weeks (15 June 2026 – 24 July 2026 )