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Graduate Trainee Programme
Standard Bank Group
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Standard Bank Group
- Position
- Graduate Trainee Programme
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience
- Less than 1 year
- Education
- First Degree (graduated <3 years ago)
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 9 November 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 22 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Standard Bank Group is hiring for a Graduate Trainee Programme in Nairobi. This role focuses on delivering accurate work outputs while building professional capability through structured learning and exposure to core banking processes.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Strict eligibility: Graduates >3 years excluded
- Focus on modern AI and agentic skills
- Structured learning and stakeholder interaction
Key responsibilities
- Deliver consistent, accurate and timely work outputs
- Apply foundational professional knowledge within defined frameworks
- Build capability and business understanding through guided judgement
- Engage with stakeholders and participate in problem-solving activities
- Support operational effectiveness and service delivery goals
Who should apply?
Recent graduates (within 3 years) with degrees in finance, tech, law or commerce who possess basic AI and data analytics skills.
Key requirements
- First Degree qualification
- Graduated within last 3 years
- Relevant field of study
- AI and Data Analytics skills
- Under 1 year experience
What you should know
- Candidates graduating more than three years ago are not eligible
- Applications are submitted via SmartRecruiters
How to apply
- Visit https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/StandardBankGroup/744000157100412-graduate-trainee-programme
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
Deliver consistent, accurate and timely work outputs by applying foundational professional knowledge, structured learning and guided judgement within defined frameworks, while building capability, credibility and business understanding through exposure to core processes, stakeholder interaction and problem-solving activities that support operational effectiveness, service delivery and the achievement of team and organisational objectives.
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Audit, Business Commerce, Communication, Finance and Accounting, Banking, Information Technology, Internal Audit, Legal, Marketing, Mathematical Sciences, Risk Management, Analytics, Quantitative Studies or other related field.
Eligibility Criteria:
Graduate Requirement: Applicants must have graduated from a recognised university within the last three (3) years at the time of application. Candidates who graduated more than three years ago will not be eligible for consideration.
Experience Required
Less than 1 year
Exposure to a structured work environment through internships, vacation work, graduate programmes or entry‑level roles, involving task execution, use of systems or tools, working to deadlines, and collaborating with others to deliver accurate and reliable outputs.
Behavioural Competencies:
• Strategic Thinking & Insight
• Communication & Influence
• Agility & Change Leadership
• Execution Excellence
• Collaboration & People Focus
• Integrity & Professional Standards
Technical Competencies:
• Fundamental and applied AI skills (Generative AI, Agentic AI, AI Agents, Prompting and AI interactions
• Data and Analytics skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Innovation and ideation skills
• Influencing skills
• Leadership skills -Strategic thinking and decision making
• Business acumen skills
Our culture is defined by the values that guide every interaction, decision, and outcome:
• Deeply Committed – We deliver with purpose, accountability, and a focus on excellence.
• Boldly Pioneering – We embrace innovation, challenge conventional thinking, and drive meaningful change.
• Trusted Stewards – We act responsibly, safeguarding the interests of our clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Guided by Empathy – We value diverse perspectives and foster meaningful relationships through understanding and respect.
• Unfailingly Honourable – We uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and ethical conduct.
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Audit, Business Commerce, Communication, Finance and Accounting, Banking, Information Technology, Internal Audit, Legal, Marketing, Mathematical Sciences, Risk Management, Analytics, Quantitative Studies or other related field.
Eligibility Criteria:
Graduate Requirement: Applicants must have graduated from a recognised university within the last three (3) years at the time of application. Candidates who graduated more than three years ago will not be eligible for consideration.
Experience Required
Less than 1 year
Exposure to a structured work environment through internships, vacation work, graduate programmes or entry‑level roles, involving task execution, use of systems or tools, working to deadlines, and collaborating with others to deliver accurate and reliable outputs.
Behavioural Competencies:
• Strategic Thinking & Insight
• Communication & Influence
• Agility & Change Leadership
• Execution Excellence
• Collaboration & People Focus
• Integrity & Professional Standards
Technical Competencies:
• Fundamental and applied AI skills (Generative AI, Agentic AI, AI Agents, Prompting and AI interactions
• Data and Analytics skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Innovation and ideation skills
• Influencing skills
• Leadership skills -Strategic thinking and decision making
• Business acumen skills
Our culture is defined by the values that guide every interaction, decision, and outcome:
• Deeply Committed – We deliver with purpose, accountability, and a focus on excellence.
• Boldly Pioneering – We embrace innovation, challenge conventional thinking, and drive meaningful change.
• Trusted Stewards – We act responsibly, safeguarding the interests of our clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Guided by Empathy – We value diverse perspectives and foster meaningful relationships through understanding and respect.
• Unfailingly Honourable – We uphold the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and ethical conduct.