Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate & Investment Banking Graduate Programme Korea 2027

About the role

Join Standard Chartered’s M&A Advisory Group in Seoul through a two-year graduate programme. Gain exposure to live mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and capital-raising transactions while developing analytical, commercial and communication skills alongside experienced bankers in an international, high-performance environment.

Role and responsibilities

• Research industries and analyse companies to support M&A advisory activities.
• Contribute to client presentations and transaction execution across M&A and capital-raising assignments.
• Gain exposure to live deals and work alongside experienced bankers and coverage partners.
• Support clients navigating complex decisions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financial restructurings.

Programme and development

• Complete a two-year graduate programme with hands-on experience and meaningful business responsibilities.
• Build technical, commercial and professional capabilities through structured development, mentoring and practical experience.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients 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.
• Have permanent legal right to work in the country where you are applying.
• Students from all degree disciplines and backgrounds are welcome.
• Demonstrate ownership, initiative, critical thinking, structured problem-solving and adaptability.
• Communicate confidently, build relationships and collaborate across cultures and backgrounds.
• Show commercial curiosity about global markets, industries and clients; technical backgrounds are valued in relevant subjects.

Timeline and application

• Assessment centres begin from February 2027 onwards.
• The programme starts in July 2027.
• Only one application may be submitted within a six-month period.