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Personal and Private Banking

Help individuals and families build lasting financial security.

From everyday banking to wealth management, investment, and insurance, 
you can make a real difference to people’s lives.

Programme areas
Personal and Private Banking
Risk

Master the credit lifecycle on a dynamic 18-month rotational journey. You will work on live projects to modernise African digital credit solutions. Build robust credit strategies alongside senior executives.
 
 
 
 
 

Personal and Private Banking
Data Science

Dive into intensive, structured technical training. You will analyse complex datasets, solve critical business challenges and build predictive models to drive strategic innovation across the continent.
 
 
 

 

 

Personal and Private Banking
Behavioural Economics

Explore how people make financial decisions and how small changes improve client outcomes. Design and test innovative customer nudges to drive positive financial habits. Run field experiments and use behavioural insights to create lasting commercial value.
 

Personal and Private Banking
Sales and Service Execution

Gain hands-on training in premium relationship banking. You will rotate through vital client-facing departments. Collaborate with expert coaches to master private client management and solve real-world problems.

Personal and Private Banking
SB Private SA

Immerse yourself in regional wealth environments through high-impact rotations. You will shadow expert private bankers. Build exceptional client relationships and master relationship banking to help clients achieve their personal and financial goals.
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Personal and Private Banking
Wealth and Investment

Build deep expertise in holistic wealth management. You will rotate through critical client-centric departments. Develop bespoke generational financial plans and deliver world-class service.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Personal and Private Banking
Youth and Mass Segment

Use data and insight to understand the needs of millions of African clients. Support impactful campaigns and business cases that improve financial access across the continent. Drive client engagement and deliver relevant solutions for youth and mass-market segments. Help build a financially inclusive future for our communities.

Personal and Private Banking
Data and Analytics

Translate complex card-portfolio data into profitable insights. You will run field experiments, build interactive dashboards, and collaborate across functions to design smarter, customer-centric credit solutions.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Personal and Private Banking
Fraud Data and Analytics

Help protect clients and the business through data-led fraud prevention. Use powerful tools like SQL and SAS to analyse complex data. Build automated reporting and support detection capabilities to identify critical risks. Strengthen client trust and secure the future of African banking.
 

 

 

Personal and Private Banking
Credit Operations

Launch your operational career on a thrilling 18-month journey. You will master automated systems, process engineering, and business intelligence tools to optimise credit operations and drive profitability.
 
 
 
 

 

 

Personal and Private Banking
Vehicle and Asset Finance

Help design and improve digital solutions for the vehicle and asset finance journey. Analyse system data and collaborate with technology teams to drive innovation. Support key improvements that shape seamless financial journeys for our clients.
 
 

Personal and Private Banking
Private Young Professionals

Experience intensive face-to-face immersion in premium relationship management. You will rotate through diverse business functions. Partner with professional coaches to deliver outstanding experiences for our private clients.
 

 

 

Personal and Private Banking
Transactional Product

Nurture your skills to become an innovative product leader. You will define and validate product ideas using data. Collaborate with design teams to launch cutting-edge financial products.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Personal and Private Banking
Money Management and Advisory

Harness data science to understand client financial behaviour. You will optimise complex business processes. Build predictive models and present impactful findings to major business stakeholders. 
 
 

 

 

Personal and Private Banking
Product Management

Help create products that support sustainable financial growth. Conduct deep market research and analyse product performance to identify new opportunities. Collaborate with diverse teams to design solutions that meet changing client needs. Build products that empower Africans to grow their wealth.
 
 

Personal and Private Banking
Wealth and Investment

Build meaningful relationships and help clients secure their wealth. Gain deep exposure to relationship banking and holistic financial planning. Rotate through key business areas to learn our business rapidly. Develop the skills to deliver exceptional, world-class client experience. Partner with cross-functional teams to create a legacy for African families.

 

When to apply

Applications for the Personal and Private Banking graduate programmes open from February to the end of June each year. These dates may change so we encourage you to check our application portal regularly for the latest opportunities and closing dates.

Application windows may close earlier than advertised if we receive enough applications. Apply as soon as you are ready to avoid missing the opportunity.