Coverage Banking Graduate Programme Korea 2027

About the role

Join Standard Chartered’s two-year Coverage Banking Graduate Programme in Seoul, supporting relationships with corporates, financial institutions, investors and public-sector clients. You will contribute to financing, transaction banking, capital markets and advisory solutions while gaining international exposure, developing commercial and technical skills, and building a long-term career in Corporate and Investment Banking.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers in managing client relationships and coordinating deal execution.
• Identify opportunities across Standard Chartered’s global network and product capabilities.
• Help deliver financing, cash management, trade, capital markets and strategic advisory solutions.
• Support clients navigating growth, transformation and changing market opportunities.
• Work with colleagues and clients across markets, products and business functions.

Potential Teams

• Corporate Coverage serves 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.
• Gain exposure to financing, risk management, transaction banking, securities services and investment solutions.

Programme Development

• Complete a two-year graduate programme with hands-on experience and meaningful business responsibilities.
• Build technical, commercial and professional capabilities through structured development and practical experience.
• Learn from mentoring while collaborating globally across markets, products and functions.
• Develop understanding of clients, markets and the wider Corporate and Investment Banking business.

Requirements

• Be in your final year of study and graduate by July 2027.
• Hold permanent legal right to work in South Korea, the country of application.
• Applicants from all degree disciplines and backgrounds are welcomed.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, critical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
• Learn quickly, adapt to challenges and collaborate effectively across cultures and backgrounds.
• Show commercial curiosity about global markets, industries and clients.

Timeline and Benefits

• Assessment centres begin from February 2027 onwards.
• The programme starts in July 2027.
• Competitive salary and benefits support financial, physical, mental and social wellbeing.
• Benefits include retirement funding, medical and life insurance, leave and flexible working options.