Background information about the job or company

Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. "Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary g...

Responsibilities or duties

The Analyst will support the Energy & Infrastructure Investment Banking team in the origination, structuring, and execution of complex project finance and corporate lending transactions.

This role offers exposure to the full deal lifecycle, from initial client engagement through to financial close and portfolio monitoring. The Analyst will contribute to delivering high-quality financial analysis, supporting transaction execution, and enabling exceptional client outcomes.

Qualifications or requirements

Type of Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Field of Study:

• Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline

Experience needed

1-3 years

Relevant experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, or a related financial services environment

Experience in financial modelling and analysis

Demonstrated ability to analyse data and translate insights into actionable recommendations

Exposure to Energy & Infrastructure, project finance, or corporate lending is advantageous.

Any other provided details

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Problem-solving mindset with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven

Technical Competencies:

• Financial modelling
• Financial statement analysis and credit assessment
• Economic and industry research
• Deal appraisal and structuring fundamentals
• Data analysis and interpretation

• Support the Energy & Infrastructure Investment Banking team in the origination, structuring, and execution of complex project finance and corporate lending transactions.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality financial analysis.
• Support transaction execution.
• Enable exceptional client outcomes.
• Gain exposure to the full deal lifecycle, from initial client engagement through to financial close and portfolio monitoring.

• Financial modelling
• Financial statement analysis and credit assessment
• Economic and industry research
• Deal appraisal and structuring fundamentals
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative team player
• Problem-solving mindset
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, or a related financial services environment
• Experience in financial modelling and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Exposure to Energy & Infrastructure, project finance, or corporate lending is advantageous.