Standard Chartered invites South African students to apply for the Client Coverage Internship Programme 2026 under its Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division.
Requisition Number: 45290
Internship Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Internship Start Date: June 2026
Application Closing Date: 01 March 2026
Employment Type: Internship (Office-Based)
About the Client Coverage Internship Programme 2026
The Client Coverage Internship Programme offers penultimate-year students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within Standard Chartered’s Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) function.
Interns will collaborate across teams to:
- Solve real business challenges
- Identify opportunities for clients
- Deliver sustainable financial solutions
- Gain exposure to global banking operations
The programme is designed to build skills, networks, and career pathways, with many interns progressing into graduate roles.
Programme Structure
The internship includes:
- 10-week summer internship
- Structured induction and orientation
- Classroom learning on products and business platforms
- On-the-job training and technical seminars
- Mentorship from managers and senior professionals
- Networking events with senior leaders
- Opportunities to contribute to community initiatives
Where You Could Work
Interns will be placed in one of the following teams:
Corporate Coverage
Partnering with multinational, local, and middle-market clients to deliver tailored banking solutions including:
- Cash management
- Trade financing
- Lending
- Capital markets
- Advisory services
Financial Institutions Coverage
Working with clients across:
- Banking
- Insurance
- Asset management
- Public sector
- Private equity
The team delivers financing, risk management, cash and securities, and investment solutions.
Internship Roles
Assistant Relationship Manager
- Support Senior Relationship Managers
- Coordinate deals and client engagements
- Assist in account planning and business approvals
- Identify sales and business development opportunities
Credit Analyst
- Support risk management and deal structuring
- Conduct credit, financial, and industry analysis
- Understand CIB product structures
- Learn about environmental, sustainability, and reputational risks
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be penultimate-year university students
- Be available to intern in June 2026
- Be able to start full-time in July 2027
- Have strong academic performance
- Demonstrate extracurricular involvement
- Have permanent legal right to work in South Africa
- Possess analytical skills and attention to detail
- Be adaptable, resilient, and team-oriented
Students from all degree disciplines are encouraged to apply.
About Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB)
Standard Chartered’s CIB division:
- Serves over 20,000 clients
- Operates in 54 markets
- Supports corporates, governments, banks, and institutional investors
- Delivers transaction banking, financial markets, and financing solutions
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is an international bank with over 170 years of global experience. The bank’s purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through unique diversity.
The organisation promotes:
- Integrity and accountability
- Continuous innovation
- Inclusive teamwork
- Long-term sustainable growth
What the Bank Offers
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Retirement savings and medical cover
- 30 days combined annual and public leave (minimum global standard)
- Parental leave (20 weeks)
- Flexible working options
- Access to wellbeing platform (Unmind)
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Client Coverage Internship Programme South Africa 2026:
Ensure you complete your application before the closing date.
Closing Date
01 March 2026
Late applications may not be considered.