Standard Chartered Bank is looking for South African students to join its Client Coverage Internship Programme 2026. If you’re in your second‑to‑last year of university, want to see how banks work with big companies and governments, and can start a 10‑week summer internship in June 2026, this could be the right step for you.
When and where?
- Application deadline: 1 March 2026
- Internship start: June 2026, 10 weeks long
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The programme is part of the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division. As an intern, you’ll sit with real clients, from large multinational firms to local businesses, and learn about things like cash management, trade finance, and lending.
What the internship looks like
The internship is built to help you grow. You’ll start with a clear orientation, then go through a mix of classroom lessons and hands‑on projects. Managers and mentors will guide you, and you’ll have chances to talk to senior leaders and even help with community work.
Here are the key things you can expect:
- A 10‑week summer internship that fits into your university schedule
- A structured induction so you feel comfortable from day one
- Classroom time covering the different banking products and how they fit into a business strategy
- Real jobs on the team, where you’ll get to work with clients and help solve problems
- Support from managers, mentors, and peers
- Networking events to meet people who run the business
- Opportunities to give back to the community through special projects
Many people who finish this internship go on to graduate roles at the bank, so it can be a good path to a longer career in finance.
Where you could be working
You’ll be placed into one of two main Client Coverage teams:
Corporate Coverage
You’ll partner with big, medium‑sized, and local companies. The main areas you’ll touch on are:
- Cash management
- Trade finance
- Loans and capital markets
- Advisory services
Financial Institutions Coverage
Here you’ll work with banks, insurance firms, asset managers, the public sector, and private equity firms. Your work will help them with:
- Financing options
- Risk management
- Cash and securities handling
- Investment strategies
Roles you could take on
The team will match you with a role that fits your skills. Two common roles are:
Assistant Relationship Manager
- Help senior managers close deals
- Keep clients and product teams in sync
- Work on account plans and approvals
- Spot sales opportunities and coordinate with many people
Credit Analyst
- Aid managers in measuring risk and building deals
- Analyse credit, financial, and industry risk
- Learn how to assess environmental and reputation risk
- Get a close look at CIB products and how banks control risk
Who should apply
The internship is open to students who meet these simple rules:
- You’re a penultimate‑year student (second‑to‑last year)
- Your grades are good and you’re active in school clubs or projects
- You can work well with others, adapt quickly, and stay determined
- You’re detail‑oriented and good at analysis
- You love fast‑moving work and want to learn new things
- Your communication and project skills are solid
- You are legally allowed to work in South Africa
- You can start in June 2026 and be ready for a full‑time job in July 2027
You can be in any field of study – no specific major is required.
How to apply
If you feel this internship matches your interests, click the link below to start your application. Remember, you have until 1 March 2026 to finish it.
Apply for the Client Coverage Internship 2026 – Click here to apply for the Client Coverage Internship 2026
Don’t wait; the application window will close on 1 March.
About Corporate & Investment Banking
Standard Chartered’s CIB division works with more than 20,000 customers in 54 markets worldwide. It helps clients move money, manage risk, and invest in ways that build wealth over time. By working in this environment, you’ll see how a bank supports big projects and everyday business needs in both local and global markets.
Good luck with your application, and if you’re ready to dive into the world of corporate finance and client service, this internship could be the first big step toward an exciting career.