Standard Chartered Bank Kenya: Wholesale Bank Graduate Program

Wholesale Banking plays a crucial role in helping corporate and institutional clients facilitate finance and commerce across some of the world’s fastest growing markets. Our focus on emerging markets has led to double-digit profit growth every year since 2002. In 2010, Wholesale Bank accounted for 62% of the Bank’s income and 78% of operating profit.

About the programme

This 12-month focused programme is designed to develop the broad technical foundation, relevant specialist depth, organisational awareness and leadership skills required for a rewarding career in Wholesale Banking.

Your first year with us consists of four rotations, supported by close and regular interaction with senior leaders, to provide:

• Relevant real world experience that will help you to perform and excel early in your career
• A deep understanding of our international business through day-to-day interactions with cross-border teams
• Exposure to different cultures and new ways of thinking through working with global teams
• An accelerated career trajectory through the rapid development of specialist skills, knowledge and expertise
• International job opportunities

Programme streams

Graduates can select from one of four streams – Coverage & Corporate Finance, Financial Markets, Principal Finance or Transaction Banking.

The programme structure is tailored to the stream you select. Regardless of the stream you choose, all graduates will:

• Attend the International Induction Programme (IIP) held in Kuala Lumpur
• Be deployed to a real role at the end of year one, immediately putting what you’ve learned into practice
• Receive foundation leadership development to help you navigate and progress within our organisation
• Be given the time and financial support to complete the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification

Whichever stream you choose you will be supported with:

• A dedicated Graduate Development Manager to guide you through the programme
• Regular one-on-one reviews designed to track your progress and performance
• A mentor to help coach and guide your personal and professional development