Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Reporting and Analytics Graduate Programme
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
The Reporting and Analytics Graduate Programme is tailored for graduates who are passionate about data analytics and financial services. Through this programme you will gain exposure to the banks core business areas data ecosystems and reporting frameworks while developing the technicalexpertiseand professional skills needed to excel as an analyst in a dynamic regulated environment.
Key features of the programme include:
- Structured Rotations: Graduates will rotate acrossmultiple business unitsto understand how data drives decision-making across the bank.
- Technical Training: Intensive training in SQL Power BI Python and data warehousing alongside exposure to emerging technologies such as cloud-based analytics and AI-driven insights.
- Professional Development: Workshops on communication stakeholder management and problem-solving to ensurethat you cantranslate data into actionable business intelligence.
- Mentorship & Support:Youwill be paired with a senior professional for guidance career coaching and performance feedback.
Theprogrammeaimsto:
- Build Analytical Capability: Equip graduates with the technical and analytical skills to transform raw data into meaningful insights that support strategic and operational decisions.
- Strengthen Data-Driven Culture: Foster a generation of professionals who champion evidence-based decision-making across the bank.
- Support Business Growth: Ensure the bank has a pipeline of skilled MI Analysts who can deliveraccuratetimely and insightful reporting to drive profitability efficiency and compliance.
- DevelopEmerging Talent: Create a talent pool in data and analytics who can adapt to evolving technologies and regulatory landscapes.
- Enhance Customer Outcomes: Ultimately ensure that insights generated bythe analystscontribute to better products services and customer experiences.
Key responsibilities:
Data Management & Analysis
- Collect clean andvalidatelarge datasets from multiple systems.
- Apply analytical techniques toidentifytrends anomalies and opportunities.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
Reporting & Business Intelligence
- Develop andmaintaindashboards scorecards and regular MI reports using tools such as SQLandPower BI.
- Translate complex data into clear actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Automate recurring reports to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with business units (FinanceCoverage (Network)Segment (Customer Solutions)Risk) to understand their information needs.
- Present findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support decision-making by providingtimelyand relevant outputs.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes and data flows.
- Contribute to projects that improve data quality governance and accessibility.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and analytical methods to drive innovation.
Compliance & Risk Awareness
- Ensure outputs meet regulatory requirements and internal audit standards.
- Support risk management teams by providingaccurateandtimelydata insights.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection policies.
Professional Development
- Participate in structured training programmes covering technical analytical and soft skills.
- Engage in mentorship and coaching sessions to build career readiness.
- Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and best practice development.
Project Work
- Work on cross-functional projects to solvereal businesschallenges.
- Showcaseinnovative approaches to data-driven problem solving.
Qualifications :
Postgraduate qualification (recently completed or completing in 2026)
BCom:
- Economics
- Informatics
- Business Science
- Engineering
Additional Information :
Minimum requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Should you have work experience it should not exceed 12months.
- Full academictranscripts to be submitted with application for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Programme duration: 12 months
Application closing date: 30 June 2026
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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. Our clients ... View more