Graduate Learnership Program in Johannesburg | Apply Now!

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Markets Learnership Graduate Program | Citi South Africa | Apply Now!

📍 Location: Citi South Africa, 145 West Street, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2000
🕒 Duration: 12-Month Graduate Learnership Programme
📅 Start Date: Flexible – 2025 Intake
🏢 Work Arrangement: On-Site (Full-Time)
📌 Department: Markets (Foreign Exchange Sales)
🔖 Reference: GradLearn-Markets-JHB25

🚀 Launch Your Career in Global Markets with Citi!

Are you a recent graduate ready to dive into the fast-paced world of finance? Citi South Africa is calling ambitious, analytical, and driven individuals to join our Markets Learnership Graduate Program in Johannesburg.

This 12-month program offers exceptional exposure to Foreign Exchange (FX) Sales, hands-on training, and the opportunity to pursue a sponsored postgraduate qualification while learning from the best minds in global banking.

🧩 What Will You Do?

As a Markets Learnership graduate, you’ll join the FX Sales desk and gain first-hand experience in currency markets, trade execution, client engagement, and risk management.

📌 Your Responsibilities:

  • Conduct market analysis on global economic indicators, news, and trends

  • Support the FX team in executing client trades and managing orders

  • Learn to identify and manage credit, operational, and market risks

  • Interact with clients, deliver insights, and support FX transactions

  • Backtest trading strategies and contribute to data-driven decisions

  • Stay compliant with all regulatory and internal trading policies

  • Participate in training sessions, mentorship programs, and continuous learning

📚 Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum GPA: 65%) or Master’s Degree in any field

  • No more than 1 year of full-time work experience

  • Academic transcripts required during application

🛠 Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Genuine interest in markets, economics, and financial services

  • Passion for continuous learning and ethical decision-making

  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, high-performance environment

  • Team-player mindset with global perspective

🧪 What Does the Selection Process Involve?

  • Submit your application with a CV, cover letter, full academic transcript, and ID

  • Participate in assessments and interviews

  • If successful, join Citi’s elite year-long programme and pursue a postgraduate qualification

💡 CV Tips for This Learnership

Make your application stand out by:

  • Tailoring your CV to highlight financial, economic, or analytical skills

  • Mentioning relevant academic projects or leadership experiences

  • Including measurable achievements (e.g., Dean’s List, GPA, internships)

  • Keeping the format clear and professional (no typos or clutter)

  • Writing a sharp career objective aligned with Citi’s values

  • Listing tech tools, data tools, or financial platforms (e.g., Excel, Bloomberg if applicable)

  • Emphasizing adaptability, communication, and teamwork

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion at Citi

Citi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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