SC
Programme
Graduate
Location
Shenzhen
Duration
Two years
About the role
Join Standard Chartered’s two-year Coverage Banking Graduate Programme in Shenzhen, supporting client relationships, deal execution and opportunity identification across Corporate Coverage, Financial Institutions Coverage or M&A. You’ll gain exposure to financing, transaction banking, capital markets, advisory, financial analysis and cross-border work while developing technical, commercial and professional skills.
Role 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 to clients.
- Support capital raising and financing solutions while helping clients navigate growth, transformation and market opportunities.
- Collaborate with colleagues and clients across markets, products and functions in a fast-paced international environment.
Potential placements
- Corporate Coverage: support multinational corporations, local corporates and mid-market clients across multiple industries.
- Financial Institutions Coverage: support banks, insurers, asset managers, sovereign entities, public sector organisations and other financial institutions.
- M&A: support acquisitions, divestments, mergers and strategic partnerships through financial analysis, industry research and transaction execution.
Programme development
- Take ownership of meaningful work contributing to business outcomes from the beginning of the programme.
- Build technical, commercial and professional capabilities through structured development, mentoring and practical experience.
- Develop understanding of clients, markets and the wider business while building relationships across global markets.
- Gain opportunities to learn, reskill and upskill throughout the programme.
Key dates
- Assessment centres take place from October 2026 onwards.
- The programme starts in July 2027.
- Applicants may submit only one application within a six-month period.