Graduate Trainee, Global Markets

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.

To support Global Markets trading, sales, and structuring teams in analysing financial markets, assisting with pricing and execution activities, and contributing to risk management and client solutions while developing technical and market expertise under supervision.

• Develop and maintain an understanding of financial market dynamics, asset classes, and client requirements to support trading, sales, and structuring teams with relevant market insights and solutions.
• Monitor, collect, and analyse market developments, trends, and economic indicators to assist in identifying opportunities and supporting pricing, client engagement, and trading decisions.
• Support the pricing, structuring, and valuation of financial instruments under supervision, ensuring accuracy and alignment with market movements and client needs.
• Assist in trade execution and lifecycle management, including trade capture, validation, reconciliation, and reporting in line with internal procedures and controls.
• Develop an understanding of trading risks, client solutions, and risk management frameworks to support effective monitoring, reporting, and decision-making across Global Markets desks.

• A First Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Technology, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
• Minimum CGPA of 4.0 (or equivalent) is required
• Strong academic performance with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability
• Strong proficiency in Excel; exposure to programming or data tools (e.g. Python, SQL) is advantageous
• Strong recommendations from the Dean’s Office or academic faculty will be an added advantage

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive mindset and problem-solving ability

Technical Competencies:

• Quantitative and data analysis capability
• Basic financial market analysis and interpretation
• Data management and reporting skills
• Programming or automation skills (advantageous)