South Africa Learnership Graduate Program - Investment Banking, South Africa - Johannesburg, 2026

Citi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is offering a one-year learnership program in Johannesburg, aimed at recent graduates. The program provides practical experience and training in investment banking, along with sponsorship for a postgraduate qualification. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills. Applications require a CV, cover letter, academic transcripts, and ID.

Benefits

Postgraduate qualification sponsorship

Exposure to diverse business environments

Qualifications

• Commitment to personal growth and career development.
• Willingness to learn and succeed in team environments.
• Basic knowledge of the global or domestic business landscape preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in practical work experience within various Citi businesses.
• Learn the ropes of the Investment Banking environment.
• Develop a deep understanding of the financial industry.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical

Planning

Education

Undergraduate degree with GPA 65% & above or master’s degree

Job description

Job title: South Africa Learnership Graduate Program - Investment Banking, South Africa - Johannesburg, 2026

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 14, 2025

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Job Overview

You're the brains behind our work.

• You are ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom, and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether it’s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success can’t come without growth. Our programme equips you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. At Citi, we value internal mobility, and career growth is not a question of if, but when. Citi South Africa is looking for Graduates to join our one-year long Learnership Programme within the Investment Banking team.
• The year-long programme provides exposure and practical work experience to newly qualified university graduates across various Citi businesses. Graduates are allowed to apply to permanent positions in the year and are also sponsored a postgraduate qualification during their year of work, relevant to their area.

Your time here will look something like this...

• We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
• 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.

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. As industries all over the globe continue to restructure and grow, we are hiring professionals who have a global perspective on the future of banking and want to make an impact on the corporate level. We value diversity and so do you. 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 (preferred but not required).
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Analytical and quantitative skills.
• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry.
• Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.
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