Citi South Africa invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) Graduate Internship / Learnership Programme 2026 in Johannesburg.
Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
About the Citi South Africa ICRM Graduate Programme
Citi South Africa is offering a one-year Graduate Internship / Learnership Programme within its Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) team.
The programme is designed to provide newly qualified university graduates with practical work experience and exposure to compliance, regulatory risk management and financial services.
Graduates participating in the programme may also apply for permanent positions during the year.
What You Will Learn
Successful graduates will gain exposure to the core functions of compliance risk management, including:
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk management.
- Identifying compliance risks.
- Assessing compliance risks.
- Mitigating compliance risks across different business areas.
- Understanding regulatory frameworks.
- Supporting risk assessments.
- Contributing to policy implementation.
- Analysing compliance data.
- Supporting adherence to internal compliance standards.
- Supporting adherence to external regulatory requirements.
- Helping maintain a strong control environment.
- Contributing to the protection of Citi’s reputation.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Have completed an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 65% or above, or
- Have completed a Master’s Degree in any discipline.
- Have no more than one year of work experience.
- Previous work experience is not mandatory.
- Have strong leadership skills.
- Have good teamwork abilities.
- Have strong communication skills.
Skills and Competencies
Citi is looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Strong commitment to learning.
- Genuine interest in the business.
- Commitment to personal growth and career development.
- Ability to work effectively in team environments.
- Strong communication skills.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Analytical abilities.
- Quantitative skills.
- Interest in the financial services industry.
- Desire to understand financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
- Strong integrity.
- Ethical decision-making.
Knowledge of the local or global business environment, particularly financial regulations and compliance, will be beneficial but is not compulsory.
Who Should Apply?
The programme may be suitable for graduates interested in careers in:
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Financial Services
- Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Banking
- Financial Crime Risk
- Internal Controls
- Business Risk
Because Citi accepts graduates from any academic discipline, applicants with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills may be considered even if their qualification is not specifically in finance or law.
Documents Required
Applicants should attach:
- Updated CV.
- Cover letter.
- Full academic transcripts.
- Copy of ID.
Applicants should ensure that all documents are complete and up to date before submitting the application.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Citi careers portal.
Click here to apply for Citi South Africa ICRM Graduate Internship / Learnership Programme 2026
Applicants should attach their most recent CV, cover letter, full academic transcripts and ID when applying.