Standard Bank Group - AI Engineer Graduate Programme
Job Description
At Standard Bank Group, our Insurance and Asset Management division is uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive investment strategies and insurance solutions to clients across Africa. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, we empower our teams to provide holistic financial advice and competitive solutions at pivotal moments in our clients' lives.
Through advanced digital platforms, data-driven insights, and innovative tools, we go beyond traditional financial services. Our pioneering digital ecosystem ensures seamless access to a wide range of offerings- whether it's investment guidance, insurance protection, or asset management strategies- making financial planning simpler, smarter, and more connected.
For graduates, this means joining a forward-thinking environment where technology is not just an enabler, but a driver of transformation.
Our graduate programme aims to attract talent with strong technical knowledge who can become thought leaders and trusted advisors. We combine theoretical learning with practical experience, supported by rotations across the Insurance & Asset Management Technology business lifecycle. You will learn application and technology architecture processes such as analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and also gain exposure to operations, maintenance, and support of live production environments.
The AI Engineer role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating artificial intelligence solutions into business processes to drive efficiency, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation. This position is responsible for building intelligent systems that empower teams, streamline workflows, and unlock new opportunities across the organization. By combining technical expertise with a people-centric approach, the AI Engineer ensures that advanced AI capabilities translate into practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable impact.
Working within a dynamic technology ecosystem, the role engages with:
- AI platforms and tools for automation, natural language processing, and machine learning
- Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) supporting scalable AI solutions
- Collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, JIRA, and Confluence
- Data management and analytics frameworks that enable actionable insights and predictive capabilities
Upon finishing the graduate program, you will possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to begin your career and potentially join Insurance & Asset Management Technology, where you can contribute to the success of the overall Standard Bank Group.
Qualifications
Undergraduate qualification (completed or completing in 2026):
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Electronic Engineering
- Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics
- Statistics
- Informatics, Information Systems
- Software Development
- Software Engineering
- Data Engineering
- Data Science
- Quantitative Risk Management
Additional Information
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be under 30 years of age
- Maximum of two years' work experience
- Minimum of 65% average over all years of study
KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Working collaboratively with others
- Resilience
- Creative problem solving and considered decision making
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- Positive attitude and self confidence
- Business acumen
PROGRAMME DURATION:
12 Months
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
30 June 2026
🕒 Posted: 2026-06-09