Insurance & Asset Management Technology Graduate Programme - SAP FI Consultant

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

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 SAP FI Consultant role contributes to building a competitive edge by applying enterprise technologies to financial operations and reporting. The focus is on configuring, supporting, and optimising SAP Financial Accounting (FI) modules to ensure seamless integration across the organisation’s systems landscape.

The position involves working within a modern technology ecosystem that includes:

• SAP FI/CO modules for financial accounting and controlling
• SQL databases (Oracle, Sybase, MS SQL Server) for data management
• Cloud platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, with automation tools like Power Automate and Copilot
• Collaboration and DevOps tools including GIT, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence.

By combining SAP expertise with these technologies, the role supports accurate financial insights, streamlined processes, and compliance across the organisation.

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.

Post Graduate 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

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