Standard Chartered Bank invites South African students to apply for the Client Coverage Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 01 March 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
This prestigious 10-week summer internship offers penultimate-year students hands-on exposure within Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), working with leading corporates, financial institutions, and public-sector clients across South Africa and global markets.
About the Client Coverage Internship Programme
When you join the Client Coverage team at Standard Chartered Bank, you will collaborate across teams to solve real business problems, identify opportunities, and deliver sustainable outcomes for clients and the bank.
Client Coverage forms part of the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) function, responsible for managing and developing relationships with corporates, governments, investors, and financial institutions. Interns gain exposure to financing, trade, cash management, and financial markets solutions that shape the future of global finance.
What the Internship Offers
The programme is designed to support your learning and professional growth through:
- A 10-week summer internship
- Structured induction and orientation
- Classroom learning on banking products, platforms, and business models
- On-the-job training and technical seminars
- Support from managers, mentors, and buddies
- Networking events with senior leaders
- Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives
Many interns progress into graduate roles, making this programme a strong pathway into a long-term banking career.
Where You Could Work
Interns are placed in one of the following Client Coverage teams:
Corporate Coverage
Partnering with multinational, local, and mid-market corporates to deliver tailored banking solutions, including:
- Cash management
- Trade finance
- Lending and capital markets
- Advisory services
Financial Institutions Coverage
Working with clients across:
- Banking and insurance
- Asset management
- Public sector
- Private equity
This team delivers solutions across financing, risk management, cash and securities, and investment strategies.
Internship Roles
Interns are guided into roles that best match their skills and interests:
Assistant Relationship Manager
- Support Senior Relationship Managers in deal execution
- Coordinate between clients and product partners
- Assist with account planning and business approvals
- Identify sales opportunities and engage multiple stakeholders
Credit Analyst
- Support Relationship Managers in managing risk and structuring deals
- Conduct credit, financial, and industry risk analysis
- Learn about environmental, sustainability, and reputational risks
- Gain deep exposure to CIB products and risk frameworks
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Strong academic performance and extracurricular involvement
- Ability to work collaboratively with agility and resilience
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Passion for fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- Permanent legal right to work in South Africa
- Must be a penultimate-year student
- Available to intern in June 2026 and start full-time employment in July 2027
Students from all degree disciplines are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Client Coverage Internship Programme South Africa 2026
Applications must be submitted online before the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
About Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB)
Standard Chartered’s Corporate & Investment Banking division supports over 20,000 clients across 54 markets, including some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and trade corridors. Through deep local presence and global connectivity, CIB helps clients move capital, manage risk, and invest to create sustainable wealth.