South Africa Learnership Graduate Program Icrm South Africa Johannesburg 2026

Location: Johannesburg Employment Type: Apprentice

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.

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 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.

Your time here will look something like this...

Your journey with ICRM: You will be immersed in the core functions of compliance risk management, inclusive of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 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 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, 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. 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, 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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