A fast-paced banking internship that puts you close to real corporate and institutional clients. If you’re a penultimate-year student with strong academics and want exposure to corporate & investment banking, this programme is designed to be a serious launchpad.
At a glance
| Sponsor / Employer | Standard Chartered Bank |
| Opportunity type | Client Coverage Internship Programme (Corporate & Investment Banking) – 10-week summer internship |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng |
| Closing date | 01 March 2026 |
| Last verified by us | 24 February 2026 |
What this opportunity is
This internship sits within Standard Chartered’s Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Client Coverage function. You’ll collaborate across teams to solve problems, spot opportunities, and support sustainable outcomes for clients — with many interns progressing into graduate roles.
Eligibility requirements
- Penultimate-year university student (as stated).
- Available to intern in June 2026 and able to start full-time in July 2027 (as stated).
- Strong academic performance and extracurricular involvement (as stated).
- Permanent legal right to work in South Africa (as stated).
What you’ll do / learn
- Join one of two key tracks: Assistant Relationship Manager or Credit Analyst.
- Learn how CIB teams deliver solutions such as cash management, trade financing, lending, capital markets and advisory services.
- Build practical skills through classroom learning, on-the-job training, technical seminars, and mentorship.
- Participate in networking events and community initiatives as part of the programme structure.
Application checklist
- Updated CV.
- Academic record / transcript (recommended).
- Any supporting evidence of extracurricular involvement / leadership (recommended).
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Quick tips for applicants
- Apply early — the posting shows a clear end date of 01 March 2026.
- Emphasise analytical skills, teamwork, and resilience — these are explicitly referenced in the requirements.
- Be ready to choose between client coverage work (relationship-focused) and credit analysis (risk/analysis-focused).
About the sponsor
Standard Chartered is an international bank with a long operating history and a global network. In South Africa, it provides Corporate & Institutional Banking services to leading multinationals and financial institutions. About page: https://www.sc.com/za/about/.
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How this opportunity was verified
Last verified by us on 24 Feb 2026 by checking the official Standard Chartered careers listing (Requisition 45290) for the posting end date (01 Mar 2026), location (Johannesburg), start date (June 2026), and eligibility requirements.
How to apply
- Open the official Standard Chartered job listing.
- Click Apply now and complete the online application.
- Submit before 01 March 2026.