National Youth Service Corps (Markets) at Standard Chartered Bank

Are you an Economics graduate embarking on or currently engaged in your National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria? This position offers a unique opportunity to join Standard Chartered's Financial Markets team in Lagos as part of your service year. This role immerses you in the dynamic environment of global banking, providing hands-on experience with various financial instruments including money markets, foreign exchange, fixed income, and risk management.

Your day-to-day duties will involve assisting with administrative operations, trade data processing, and preparation of market reports, enhancing your understanding of financial flows and market behavior. You will participate in client onboarding processes, ensure accurate transaction record-keeping, and support the preparation of insightful dashboards and presentations for internal and client use. This position not only expands your technical skills but also develops your professional capabilities in collaboration, communication, and compliance within a reputable international banking institution.

Engaging with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to seamless operations, adhere to Standard Chartered's ethical standards, and adapt to evolving business needs, gaining exposure that could help shape your future career in finance or related sectors.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Lead to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank’s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.]
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
• Serve as a Director of the Board
• Exercise authorities delegated by the Board of Directors and act in accordance with Articles of Association (or equivalent)

Key stakeholders

• Financial Markets Sales and Trading Teams
• Risk and Compliance Teams
• Finance and Treasury Departments

Skills And Experience

• Risk Management
• Analytical skills
• Detail Oriented
• Strong interest in financial markets, banking, or economics.
• Basic understanding of investment products (FX, bonds, money markets, etc.) is an advantage.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related discipline is essential, demonstrating a foundational understanding of economic principles and quantitative analysis.
• Current active participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, either presently serving or preparing to commence within two months.
• Commitment to learning and personal development throughout the service year, showing motivation to contribute meaningfully within a professional bank environment.
• Basic familiarity with financial markets desirable but not mandatory; comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided.
• A demonstrated capacity for ethical conduct, attention to detail, and compliance with institutional standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills to navigate a multicultural workplace and engage productively with diverse teams.