Citi South Africa is inviting suitably qualified graduates to apply for its one-year Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) Graduate Internship and Learnership Programme 2026 in Johannesburg.

The programme offers newly qualified graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience within the financial services sector while developing their knowledge of compliance, regulatory requirements and risk management.

Participants may also have the opportunity to apply for permanent roles at Citi during the programme.

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Programme Duration: 12 months

Programme: ICRM Graduate Internship / Learnership 2026

About the Citi ICRM Graduate Programme

The Independent Compliance Risk Management team plays an important role in helping Citi identify, assess and manage compliance risks across its business operations.

As part of the programme, graduates will gain practical exposure to compliance and regulatory risk management while working alongside experienced professionals.

The programme can provide valuable experience for graduates interested in banking, financial services, regulatory compliance, risk management and related fields.

Areas of Exposure

Successful candidates may gain experience in areas such as:

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) risk management
• Compliance risk identification and assessment
• Compliance risk mitigation
• Regulatory frameworks and requirements
• Risk assessments
• Compliance policy implementation
• Compliance data analysis
• Internal compliance standards
• External regulatory requirements
• Control environment monitoring
• Reputation and conduct risk management

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Have completed an undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 65%, or hold a Master’s degree in any discipline
• Have no more than one year of work experience
• Previous work experience is not compulsory
• Demonstrate leadership potential
• Be able to work effectively in a team
• Have strong communication skills

Skills and Competencies

Citi is seeking graduates who can demonstrate:

• A willingness to learn and develop
• Genuine interest in the financial services industry
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Effective communication
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Interest in financial regulations and compliance
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Strong integrity and ethical judgement

An understanding of the local or international business environment, particularly financial regulation and compliance, may be advantageous but is not stated as a compulsory requirement.

Who Should Apply?

The programme may be suitable for graduates interested in building careers in areas such as:

• Compliance
• Risk Management
• Anti-Money Laundering
• Banking
• Financial Services
• Regulatory Compliance
• Governance
• Financial Crime Risk
• Internal Controls
• Business Risk

Citi accepts graduates from any academic discipline for this opportunity. Applicants do not necessarily need a finance or law qualification, provided they meet the stated academic and other requirements and can demonstrate strong analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Documents Required

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Cover letter
• Full academic transcripts
• Copy of ID

Ensure that all documents are complete, current and ready for upload when completing the online application.

How to Apply for the Citi ICRM Graduate Programme 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the Citi careers portal.

Apply for the Citi South Africa ICRM Graduate Internship / Learnership Programme 2026

Applicants should upload their latest CV, cover letter, full academic transcripts and a copy of their ID as part of the application process.

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible if the vacancy remains open, as no specific closing date is provided in the supplied advert.

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