Students and new graduates with an interest in financial markets, investment banking and client-facing roles have a new opportunity to join a 12-month paid Global Markets internship in Johannesburg.
The vacancy focuses on Global Markets Distribution, which covers areas including sales, cash equities, derivatives, structured solutions and equity financing.
The closing date for applications is 30 September 2026.
2027 Global Markets Internship
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Reference: 342909BR
Business area: Investment Bank – Global Markets
Focus: Sales, Sales and Trading, Trading
Duration: 12 months
Type: Paid internship
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Applicants must have the right to work in South Africa to qualify.
Intern responsibilities
The internship is geared towards providing hands-on experience of how financial markets teams interact with institutional and corporate clients.
Candidates who join the vacancy will have the opportunity to work with sales and trading professionals and learn how to translate market information into advice and solutions for clients.
Interns will have the opportunity to:
Observe sales and trading professionals interacting with clients
Support preparation of presentations and market updates
Conduct analysis of financial market information
Interpret market information into client insights
Develop and propose solutions addressing specific investment objectives
Engage with trading desks and product specialists
Interact with internal stakeholders across the business
Gain exposure to clients including asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds and corporates
In short, the experience is not confined to a lecture hall. Participants will gain exposure to the working practices of a Global Markets team.
Who can apply?
The vacancy is open to students and recent graduates who are in the process completing their studies or who have recently graduated.
Applicants will be considered if they are:
In their penultimate year or final year of study, or
Within one year of graduating and are a recent graduate
Studying towards an Honours or Masters degree
Studying a STEM subject, Finance or Economics
Achieving good academic results
In addition, candidates who wish to express an interest in financial markets and client-facing roles should possess the qualities sought by the organisation.
Required skills
As well as demonstrating strong academic results, applicants must also show that they have:
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive attitude to work
A positive, willing to learn mindset
The ability to work as part of a team
Relationship-building skills
Commercial insight and a client-focused attitude
A genuine interest in financial markets
Knowledge of the South African financial markets is advantageous.
Responsible use of AI is emphasised
Applicants must show that they have the ability to apply AI experimentally and responsibly to drive outcomes or efficiencies.
Those who reach the next stage of the application process must be prepared to provide examples of how they have used AI ethically and not simply provide a general statement about their knowledge of AI technology.
Benefits of the programme
Running for 12 months, the internship will include a mixture of classroom-style sessions as well as on-the-job experience.
Participants will be exposed to a variety of topics including:
Financial market fundamentals
Product knowledge
Client relationship skills
In addition, they will be supported through mentorship as they engage with sales and trading colleagues. These interactions will be designed to enable them to receive feedback about their progress and development.
Potential future opportunity
Joining the internship is also a way to gain entry to the Graduate Talent Program.
However, candidates should not assume that a place on the internship guarantees a job for the long term. Admission will depend on their performance during the experience and the organisation’s recruitment needs.
How to apply
Those interested in making an application should do so via the Company Portal website and quote Job Reference 342909BR.
Prior to making an application, candidates should ensure their CV and application form is accurate and reflects their academic achievements, financial-market knowledge, analytical skills and any relevant work experience.
As the closing date is 30 September 2026, those interested should not delay in submitting their details.
Why this internship is worth consideration
For candidates who are studying Finance, Economics or a STEM-related subject, this experience will provide exposure to a specialist area of investment banking.
Not only will interns be exposed to a variety of products, but they will also have an insight into how sales and trading teams work with institutional clients and how various teams within the bank collaborate.
Combined with the opportunities for training, mentorship and on-the-job experience, this experience will be appealing to those considering a career in sales and trading or another financial-markets-related role.
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Disclaimer
Meeting the stated requirements does not guarantee an interview, internship placement or admission to a subsequent graduate programme. Applicants should carefully review the official vacancy information and ensure they have the legal right to work in South Africa before applying.
