Job Details

📌 Job Title: Regulatory and Financial Risk – Valuations Infinity X Graduate (2027)
🏢 Company: Deloitte South Africa
📍 Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
📄 Job Type: Graduate Programme / Contract
🏠 Work Model: Hybrid
💼 Department: Regulatory and Financial Risk (RFR)
🌍 Industry: Financial Services, Risk Advisory & Quantitative Finance

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Company Overview

Deloitte is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, operating in more than 150 countries and territories. The organisation provides services across Audit & Assurance, Consulting, Risk Advisory, Tax & Legal, and Technology Transformation.

Deloitte South Africa’s Regulatory and Financial Risk (RFR) division advises financial institutions and corporate treasury operations across Africa. The team combines expertise in quantitative modelling, programming, risk management, and financial advisory to deliver innovative business solutions.

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Job Overview

The Regulatory and Financial Risk – Valuations Infinity X Graduate Programme 2027 is designed for graduates interested in quantitative finance, financial modelling, risk analysis, and valuation advisory services.

Graduates will support the Financial Instrument Valuations team by contributing to derivative valuations, hedge accounting advisory, quantitative modelling, and risk analytics projects.

This programme offers exposure to complex financial instruments, market risk methodologies, and advanced modelling techniques while working alongside industry-leading professionals.

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Modelling & Valuations

• Assist with development, automation, and validation of financial models
• Support derivative instrument valuations and exotic structure modelling
• Perform yield curve construction and numerical valuation techniques

Risk Analysis & Quantitative Support

• Conduct statistical analysis including clustering and segmentation
• Support counterparty credit risk (xVA) valuation activities
• Contribute to quantitative risk and strategic projects

Advisory & Solution Development

• Assist with hedge accounting advisory services
• Support IFRS 2 share option and BEE valuation projects
• Contribute to market-leading risk and valuation solutions

Reporting & Collaboration

• Prepare reports and analytical findings for project teams
• Work with managers and cross-functional teams on project delivery
• Support client engagement and problem-solving initiatives

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Qualifications

Education

• Honours or Master’s Degree in:
  • Financial Engineering
  • Quantitative Risk Management
  • Risk Analysis
  • Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
  • Advanced Mathematics of Finance
  • Applied Economics / Econometrics
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Financial Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Or related quantitative disciplines

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • C#
  • Matlab
  • Python
  • R
  • SAS
  • VBA
• Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills
• Financial modelling and analytical capabilities

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in dynamic and fast-paced environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Innovative thinking and technical curiosity

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CV Tips

• Highlight quantitative, statistical, or financial modelling projects
• Include programming languages such as Python, R, or Matlab on your CV
• Showcase analytical research and data modelling experience
• Clearly list academic achievements and technical modules
• Attach all required documents in one PDF if necessary
• Keep your CV professional, concise, and results-focused

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Benefits of Joining the Company

• Exposure to advanced financial modelling and valuation projects
• Opportunity to work with experienced quantitative risk professionals
• Access to international Deloitte best practices and networks
• Structured learning and career development opportunities
• Experience across diverse financial services projects
• Exposure to innovative actuarial and quantitative finance work
• Strong mentorship and professional support environment
• Opportunity to develop technical and consulting skills

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Company Policy

Deloitte is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and fair recruitment practices across Africa. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act.

The company supports persons with disabilities and neurodiverse individuals by providing reasonable workplace accommodations during the recruitment process.

Deloitte warns applicants against recruitment scams and will never request upfront payments, photographs, or unnecessary sensitive personal information during recruitment.