Standard Bank Group
Intern, Corporate & Investment Banking, International

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Company Description
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.
Job Description
Launch your career in London, build your impact in Africa.
Join Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking for an 8-week Summer Internship in London, where you’ll gain hands-on exposure across our business while working with teams connecting global clients and capital with opportunities across Africa.
You’ll learn by doing, contribute to real work and build relationships across our London and African network. You’ll also experience our Standard Bank culture first-hand: client-focused, collaborative, courageous and united by our purpose, Africa is our home, we drive her growth.
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This is more than a summer in London. It’s an opportunity to start building a career with Africa at its heart.
Strong-performing interns will be considered for placement into our Graduate Programme.
Why Standard Bank - and why an African bank in London?
Africa is home to some of the world’s most dynamic growth markets, and Standard Bank gives you the opportunity to be part of that story.
From London, we connect international clients, investors and capital with opportunities across our African footprint. You’ll gain a unique perspective on how a leading African financial institution operates internationally, while working across markets, cultures and teams.
Your career may start in London, but your opportunities can extend much further. We’re looking for people who are excited by Africa’s potential and open to future opportunities to live and work across the African continent as their careers develop.


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You’ll join a purpose-led, high-performance environment that invests in its people and gives you opportunities to learn, build relationships and grow your career.
Qualifications
- Students due to graduate in 2027, or recent graduates
- A minimum Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) degree
- Legal right to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the internship
Additional Information
Who we’re looking for:
We’re seeking ambitious individuals who:
- Are passionate about Africa and its future
- Are curious, analytical and eager to learn
- Bring courage and fresh thinking to solving problems
- Thrive in collaborative and diverse teams
- Are interested in how data, AI and digital innovation are shaping financial services
- Are open to living and working across the African continent
- Connect with Standard Bank’s purpose and culture
Programme Duration:
8 weeks | 7 June – 30 July 2027
Business Segment:
Corporate & Investment Banking
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