Standard Chartered invites suitably qualified South African students to apply for the Client Coverage Internship Programme South Africa 2026, a prestigious 10-week summer internship offering exposure to Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) within a global banking environment.
Internship Start Date: June 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Application Closing Date: 01 March 2026
Requisition Number: 45290
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international banking group with a history of over 170 years, operating across 54 markets and serving more than 20,000 clients globally. The bank supports governments, corporations, financial institutions, and investors with transaction banking, financial markets, and financing solutions.
Guided by its purpose “to drive commerce and prosperity through unique diversity” and its brand promise “Here for good”, Standard Chartered is recognised for its commitment to ethical banking, inclusion, innovation, and long-term value creation.
About the Client Coverage Internship Programme
The Client Coverage Internship Programme forms part of Standard Chartered’s Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) function. Interns work with Client Coverage teams that manage and grow relationships with corporate clients and financial institutions, delivering solutions across:
- Working capital and financing
- Trade and cash management
- Financial markets
- Risk management
- Capital markets and advisory services
This internship is designed as a pipeline into the Graduate Programme, with many interns returning to the bank as full-time graduates.
Internship Programme Structure
The programme offers a comprehensive learning experience, including:
- 10-week summer internship
- Structured induction and orientation
- Classroom-based learning on banking products and platforms
- On-the-job training and technical seminars
- Support from managers, mentors and buddies
- Networking opportunities with senior leaders
- Participation in community initiatives
Teams You May Join
Interns will be placed in one of the following teams:
Corporate Coverage
Working with multinational, local and middle-market corporate clients to deliver tailored banking solutions, including lending, trade finance, cash management and advisory services.
Financial Institutions Coverage
Partnering with banks, insurers, asset managers, public sector entities and private equity firms to deliver financing, risk, cash, securities and investment solutions.
Available Internship Roles
Assistant Relationship Manager
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting Senior Relationship Managers
- Assisting with deal execution and account planning
- Coordinating between clients and product partners
- Identifying new business opportunities
Credit Analyst
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting credit and risk assessments
- Structuring deals and monitoring existing clients
- Conducting financial, credit and industry risk analysis
- Learning about environmental, sustainability and reputational risk
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a penultimate-year student
- Available to intern in June 2026
- Available to start full-time employment in July 2027
- Have strong academic performance and extracurricular involvement
- Demonstrate analytical thinking and attention to detail
- Be able to work effectively in a team
- Have strong communication and project management skills
- Have the legal right to work in South Africa
👉 Students from all degree disciplines are encouraged to apply
Why Join Standard Chartered?
Interns benefit from:
- Competitive salary and benefits aligned to the Fair Pay Charter
- Medical, retirement and life insurance benefits
- Minimum 30 days combined annual and public leave
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Access to global wellbeing platforms and mental health support
- Continuous learning, upskilling and career development
- An inclusive, values-driven and diverse workplace culture
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Client Coverage Internship Programme South Africa 2026
Applications must be submitted online via the Standard Chartered careers portal.