Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate & Investment Banking Graduate Programme

Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate & Investment Banking Graduate Programme 2027

Standard Chartered's M&A Advisory Group is a global team providing advisory services on M&A transactions and capital-raising activities. The team works closely with coverage partners and other product groups.

As a graduate, you will:

• Gain exposure to live deals.
• Work alongside experienced bankers.
• Develop analytical, commercial, and communication skills.
• Contribute to researching industries, analysing companies, supporting client presentations, and deal execution.
• Help clients navigate complex decisions and unlock growth opportunities.
• Learn in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

About the Graduate Programme

This is a two-year programme focused on skills development, hands-on experience, and building relationships. You will contribute to meaningful work from day one and receive support for career growth.

Benefits include:

• Real impact: Ownership of work contributing to business outcomes.
• Future-ready capabilities: Development of technical, commercial, and professional skills.
• Global collaboration: Work with colleagues and clients across markets, products, and functions.
• Continuous growth: Structured development, mentoring, and practical experience.

What We're Looking For

We welcome students from all degree disciplines and backgrounds. We value:

• Initiative and ownership.
• Critical thinking and structured problem-solving.
• Quick learning and adaptability.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
• Confident communication across different cultures.
• Commercial curiosity and interest in global markets.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and international environment.

For technical roles, backgrounds in Finance & Banking, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, and Statistics are particularly valued.

Eligibility

• You must be in your final year of study and graduating by July 2027.
• You must have the permanent legal right to work in the country you’re applying to.
• You can only submit one application within a six-month period.

Key Dates

• Assessment Centres: October 2026 onwards
• Start Date: July 2027

About Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB)

The CIB is a global connector for large companies, playing a central role in trade, capital flows, and economic growth. We support clients across risk management, financing, transaction services, advisory, and sustainable finance.

About Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered is an international bank with over 170 years of history. We aim to drive commerce and prosperity through diversity and be "here for good". We value integrity, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits to support wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible options.
• Time-off: Annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical, and volunteering leave, with a minimum of 30 days combined annual and public holiday.
• Flexible working options based on home and office locations.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, resilience courses, Employee Assistance Programme, and mental health first-aiders.
• Continuous learning culture with opportunities to reskill and upskill.
• An inclusive and values-driven organisation that celebrates diversity.