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COMPANY SNAPSHOT

Standard Bank is a leading global emerging markets corporate and investment bank, with a presence in 38 countries around the world. We understand and appreciate the needs of emerging markets better than most banks, recognising unique opportunities to support sustainable economic growth.

Our Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division provides a full range of products and services to clients in emerging markets on every major continent. That’s just one of the reasons why we were selected as Emerging Markets Bank of the Year 2007 by The Banker magazine.

So, when it comes to graduate opportunities, our groundbreaking work in emerging markets offers a range of challenges you won’t find in a typical investment bank.

FULL-TIME GRADUATE HIRES

In which areas of Standard Bank are you placing graduates?
IT, Risk, Operations and Front Office

What does a typical graduate rotation look like?
On our programmes you’ll enjoy the chance to experience different roles in a number of business areas through a series of rotations. No matter which programme you join – Risk, Operations, Front Office or IT – you’ll have the chance to develop your skills and add to your experience while working in international teams with some of our top performers.

Each programme is designed to give you the knowledge and experience to help you decide which area of the bank you’d like to build a career in.

Which offices take graduates?
London

What are your application deadlines?
Applications close on 14th November 2008

Briefly describe the hiring process:
Once we’ve assessed your online application, we’ll arrange for a telephone interview.

If you’re successful, we’ll then invite you to a day-long assessment session, involving a panel interview and a psychometric test. The next stage is a one and a half day assessment centre, where you’ll have a number of panel interviews, present a prepared presentation and take part in a team-based assessment exercise.

You’ll also have dinner with a number of our past and current graduates, business unit heads and managers. After the assessment centre, if we decide to offer you a place on one of our programmes, we’ll contact you within 48 hours.

How much do you pay graduates?
Competitive

Do you allow deferred entry and if so, under what circumstances?
Yes, treated on a case by case basis

How many Graduate places do you anticipate offering in 2008?
30

How many places have been filled in 2007?
23

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COMPANY CULTURE

With 146 years of history, we’re the largest bank in Africa and a leading light in emerging markets on the global stage, with a presence in 38 countries around the world. With African roots we’re committed to expanding our business in emerging markets in Africa, Eastern Europe, South East Asia and Latin America. As part of this growth strategy, we recently announced a strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest bank by market capitalisation.

We’re committed to providing our clients with the highest quality advice, expertise and service. Whether we’re doing business in Mozambique, Mongolia or Managua, we remain agile and develop effective client relationships, adapting our products and services to local conditions and delivering solutions that support our clients' success.

We’re also committed to making a real difference to the local communities we work in. In fact, one of our core values is to ensure that our business remains socially relevant. That’s why, in 2006, we spent $11.7 million on corporate social responsibility initiatives across Africa.
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