SC
Programme
Graduate
Location
Beijing
Duration
Two years
About the role
Two-year graduate programme in Beijing within Standard Chartered’s Coverage Banking team. You will support senior bankers with client relationships, deal execution and opportunity identification across Corporate Coverage, Financial Institutions Coverage or M&A. The programme offers global exposure, practical development and a July 2027 start for eligible final-year students.
Responsibilities
- Support senior bankers in managing client relationships, coordinating deal execution and identifying opportunities across the Bank’s network.
- Help deliver financing, cash management, trade, capital markets and strategic advisory solutions for clients.
- Support relationships with corporates, financial institutions, investors, sovereign entities and public sector organisations.
- Contribute to M&A execution, financial analysis, industry research and transaction processes.
- Collaborate with sector bankers and product specialists across markets, products and functions.
Potential Placements
- Corporate Coverage supports multinational corporations, large local corporates and mid-market clients across industries.
- Financial Institutions Coverage supports banks, insurers, asset managers, sovereign entities and public sector organisations.
- M&A supports acquisitions, divestments, mergers and strategic partnerships through transaction execution and analysis.
Development
- Gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful work from the beginning of the programme.
- Build technical, commercial and professional capabilities through practical experience and structured development.
- Work with colleagues and clients across markets, products and functions in a global environment.
- Receive mentoring and continuous learning support while developing understanding of clients, markets and the wider business.
Eligibility and Key Dates
- Applicants must be in their final year of study and graduate by July 2027.
- Applicants must have permanent legal right to work in the country where they apply.
- Assessment centres begin from October 2026 onwards, with the programme starting in July 2027.
- Only one application may be submitted within a six-month period.