Business and Commercial Banking (Bcb) SA Agribusiness Graduate Programme

Company Description Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Honours in an agriculture related field such as agricultural economics
• BCom Honours with specialisation in an agriculture related field such as agricultural economics
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Should you have work experience, it should not exceed 18 months.
• Be able to demonstrate an entry level of insight into South African agriculture.
• Being able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Financial and Management Accounting will be beneficial.
• Matric certificate to be submitted with application.
• Full academic transcripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

Responsibilities

• Primary Agriculture debt viability investigations
• Financial modelling
• Debt structuring
• Collateral agreements and mechanisms
• Client relationship management
• Client portfolio management
• Comprehensive Training – Receive in depth training from industry experts to build a solid foundation in Agribusiness.
• Professional Development – Access mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to support your growth.
• Real-World Projects – Work on projects that have a tangible impact, helping you apply your knowledge and skills.
• Career Pathways – Our programme opens doors to a rewarding career at Standard Bank.
• Gain a working knowledge of agribusiness value chains in South Africa.
• Understand how debt structuring is done to create an optimal funding and capital structure.
• Undertake an agricultural viability study and perform financial modelling which take into consideration market and industry dynamics.
• Be able to discuss farming and financial prospects with agribusiness clients.