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    Introduction from Standard Bank

    Reviews

    Over 300
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    "I really love feedback whenever I complete a task in my life, I am happy that I received feedback after each task completed but also clear guidance upon submitting task and attempting to."-- Student from My institution is not listed
    "The program give you knowledge on how you will be doing your work if it happens you are being recruited to work with standard bank"-- Student from Tshwane University of Technology
    "I had the pleasure of attending the Standard Bank job simulation and I must say it was informative and engaging. The course was knowledgeable and provided real-life examples that helped me to better understand the role of a business and commercial analyst. Overall, I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to enhance their skills and..."-- Student from Strathmore University
    "To us soon to be graduates, its thrilling. Its like a novelity but realistic. You get hands on experience you possibly could not have got anywhere."-- Student from University of Dar Es Salaam
    "This program showed me some realistic business problems that the Business & Commercial Banking Analyst Team needs to deal with daily."-- Student from Augustana College (IL)
    Business & Commercial Banking Analyst

    Tasks in this program

    Intro & Scenario
    Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
    Your role
    • You are a business & commercial analyst at Standard Bank, a leading financial services provider in Africa.
    • You are part of a dedicated virtual team, where each member brings a unique skill set to analyse and provide solutions for a diverse range of clients.
    • Your team is focused on providing relationship advisory services to four fictional SMEs: AgriGrowth, TechGenius, RetailRevolution, and MakerCo.
    • As a proactive and analytical professional, you see this as an ideal opportunity to apply your financial acumen and relationship management skills in a dynamic business environment.
    Your goal
    • Your primary task is to engage with each of these SMEs, understand their unique business challenges and financial situations, and provide tailored advisory services.
    • This involves conducting detailed financial analysis, building strong client relationships, devising strategic business advice, and crafting compelling investment pitches.
    • Your success will be measured by the effectiveness of your solutions in addressing the clients' needs and the strategic value you add to their business scenarios.

     

     

    Business & Commercial Banking Analyst

    Why complete our Job Simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Standard Bank . Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced6-7 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

    Welcome to the Business & Commercial Analyst Virtual Job Simulation! We are so excited to have you here!

    Here at Standard Bank, we're passionate about driving sustainable, inclusive growth across Africa. The kind of growth that will make a positive and lasting impact on all our lives. We put Africa's dreams, our clients' dreams, and our people's dreams at the heart of everything we do. 

    During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Standard Bank team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Business & Commercial Analyst team does every day.

    We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Standard Bank!

    All tasks, materials, companies, and people featured in this programme are simulated and entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons (either living or dead) or other real-life entities is purely coincidental.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Financial Analysis
    Critical Thinking
    Report Writing
    Risk Assessment
    Strategic Thinking
    Research
    Financial Data Analysis
    Market Analysis
    Problem Solving
    Market Research

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Standard Bank . No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Standard Bank . Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Standard Bank . Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Business & Commercial Banking Analyst

    Engage, analyse, strategise — transform business scenarios into success stories with Standard Bank

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