South Africa Learnership Graduate Program - ICRM, South Africa - Johannesburg, 2025

Citi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking graduates for a one-year Learnership Programme in Compliance Risk Management. This role provides practical work experience and training in identifying and mitigating compliance risks. Ideal candidates should have an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 65% or above, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn about financial regulations. Full applications are required, including CV and academic transcripts.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a GPA of 65% minimum.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
• Understand regulatory frameworks and contribute to risk assessments.
• Support policy implementation and analyze compliance data.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Undergraduate degree with GPA 65% & above

Master’s degree in any discipline

Job description

Overview

You're the brains behind our work.

Citi South Africa is looking for Graduates to join our one-year long Learnership Programme within the Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) team. The year-long programme provides exposure and practical work experience to newly qualified university graduates within this critical function, contributing to Citi's strong culture of compliance and risk management. Graduates are allowed to apply to permanent positions in the year.

What you’ll do

• Your journey with ICRM: You will be immersed in the core functions of compliance risk management, learning how to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks across various business lines. This will involve understanding regulatory frameworks, contributing to risk assessments, supporting policy implementation, and analysing data to ensure adherence to internal and external compliance standards. You will play a part in safeguarding Citi’s reputation and fostering a robust control environment.

We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need

• We’re committed to teaching you the ropes. The Learnership Programme trains and grows key players in today’s changing economic environment and will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to make an impact in the African and Global economy, specifically within the complex and evolving landscape of financial compliance and risk management.

We want to hear from you if...

• You have obtained your undergraduate with a GPA 65% & above or master’s degree in any discipline.

• Acceptable to have a maximum of 1 year of work experience but not required.

• You have strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Attach your most updated CV, cover letter, full academic transcripts & ID when applying.

Who we think will be a great fit...

• Extensive work experience is not a requirement, but dedication to learning and a true passion for the business are vital. We’ll also be looking for the following:

• Commitment to personal growth and career development, a strong desire to learn, and success in team environments.

• Knowledge of the global or domestic business landscape, particularly an interest in financial regulations and compliance (preferred but not required).

• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.

• Analytical and quantitative skills.

• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry and regulatory frameworks.

• Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making, which is paramount in the ICRM function.

Only full applications will be considered, including a CV, cover letter, full academic transcripts, and ID.

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Job Family Group: Management Development Programs

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Job Family: Intern

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Time Type: Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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