Standard Chartered: Client Coverage Internship 2026

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Standard Chartered: Client Coverage Internship 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date: 1 March 2026

About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group with a strong presence across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. With over 160 years of history, the bank connects clients to opportunities in some of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Its services span corporate, commercial, institutional, and retail banking, including corporate and investment banking, transaction banking, financial markets, and wealth management.

Standard Chartered is committed to ethical banking, sustainability, and responsible growth, supporting economic development, trade, and investment across its markets. The bank also values talent development, diversity, and inclusion, making it a top choice for graduates pursuing a career in global banking and finance.

About the Internship Programme

The Client Coverage Internship Programme offers a unique opportunity to work on impactful projects across the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) function. You will collaborate with teams to solve challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver sustainable solutions for clients and the bank.

What You’ll Do:

Partner with governments, financial institutions, corporations, and investors on strategic projects
Gain exposure to corporate coverage and financial institutions coverage teams
Collaborate with product partners to deliver working capital, financing, trade, cash, and financial markets solutions

Programme Benefits:

Structured induction and orientation
Classroom learning and on-the-job training
Technical seminars and mentorship from managers and buddies
Networking events with senior leaders
Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives

Placement Opportunities:

Corporate Coverage: Work with top-tier multinational, local, and middle-market clients on cash management, trade financing, lending, capital markets, and advisory services.
Financial Institutions Coverage: Support banking, insurance, asset management, public sector, and private equity clients with financing, risk management, cash and securities, and investment strategies.

Who Can Apply

We welcome students from all degree disciplines and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates will have:

Strong academic performance and extracurricular involvement
Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Teamwork, agility, and resilience
Excellent project management and communication skills
Legal right to work in South Africa
Availability to intern in June 2026 and start full-time in July 2027

How to Apply

Apply through Graduates24 by 1 March 2026. Make sure your CV highlights your academic achievements, relevant skills, and extracurricular involvement.

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Take the next step in your banking career and gain valuable international exposure with Standard Chartered!

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