Risk Graduate

Guardrisk; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardrisk invites unemployed graduates to join a structured Risk Graduate Programme in Sandton. The twelve-month placement offers hands-on experience across risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, governance and control processes.

You will gain exposure to how risk considerations shape business decisions and operations, supported by mentoring and structured development opportunities. Completion does not guarantee permanent employment, but provides valuable industry experience and

Qualifications

• South African citizen.
• Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Fields include Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Auditing, Statistics, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Currently unemployed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to analyse information and communicate findings clearly.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a financial services environment.
• Must be 18 – 35 years old

Responsibilities

• Support risk management activities across the business.
• Assist with risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, governance and control processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Learning agility

Accountability

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Risk Management

Finance

Accounting

Economics

Auditing

Statistics

Mathematics

Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Guardrisk is the undisputed market leader in cell captive insurance and risk solutions. We are renowned for our innovative approach to cell captive structures and other alternative risk transfer solutions for our clients. Guardrisk offers clients custom designed cover and is registered in South Africa as an insurer for all statutory classes of non-life and life insurance business.

Disclaimer As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

Role Purpose

The Risk Graduate Programme provides a structured development opportunity for an unemployed graduate who is interested in building a career in risk management within the financial services and insurance industry. The graduate will gain practical workplace experience by supporting risk management activities across the business, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, reporting, governance and control processes. The role will provide exposure to how risk considerations are incorporated into business decision-making and operational activities. Through practical experience, mentoring and structured development opportunities, the graduate will develop the technical, analytical and professional capabilities required to establish a strong foundation for a career in risk management.

Completion of the graduate programme does not guarantee permanent employment but provides valuable industry experience and career development. As a Graduate, you will be employed for a period of twelve (12) months.

Requirements

• South African citizen.
• Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Suitable fields could include Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Auditing, Statistics, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Currently unemployed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to analyse information and communicate findings clearly.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a financial services environment.
• Must be 18 – 35 years old

Duties & Responsibilities

As mentioned in the Role Purpose.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and information-gathering skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good recordkeeping and administrative skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Learning agility and willingness to take accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

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