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 goals and standard of excellence we intend to achieve in the medium term. With a heritage of over 150 years, we have an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries in sub‑Saharan Africa; fit-for-purpose representation outside Africa; and a strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). In line with the realities of risk, regulation, technology and competition that characterise our operating context, we continue to invest significantly in our diversified operations; our people and culture; our systems and infrastructure; and our brand. In doing so, we understand that our commercial success and social relevance over the long term depends on placing our clients at the centre of everything we do, and ensures that the outcomes of our activities are a catalyst for growth on this continent we call home. The long-term foreign currency ratings for The Standard Bank of South Africa, the single largest operating entity within the Standard Bank Group, are: Fitch Ratings BBB- (negative), Moody’s Baa2 (negative) and Standard & Poor’s BBB- (negative). The group is listed on the JSE Limited, share code SBK, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, share code SNB. The largest bank in the world, ICBC, is a 20.1% shareholder in the group. Other than the 20.1% ICBC shareholding, 32.9% of Standard Bank’s shareholder base is foreign. We subscribe to the Code of Banking Practice, a set of principles governing banking in South Africa and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and fairness.Job Description 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 Type of Qualification:  Bachelor’s Degree Field of Study:  Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline Experience Required 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. Additional Information 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