Job Description

You're the brains behind our workxe2x80xa6You are ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to the boardroom, and Citi wants to help you get there. Whether itxe2x80x99s honing your skills or building your network, we know that success canxe2x80x99t 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 here. 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 year-long Learnership Programme. The year-long programme provides exposure and practical work experience to newly qualified university graduates across various Citi businesses. Graduates are allowed to apply to permanent positions in the year and are also sponsored a postgraduate qualification during their year of work, relevant to their area.
Your time here will look something like this...As a graduate in Markets, you'll be immersed in the dynamic world of currency trading. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the specific firm and team you're working with, but here's a detailed overview:1. **Market Analysis**: You'll conduct in-depth research and analysis on currency markets, including factors influencing exchange rates such as economic indicators, geopolitical events, and central bank policies. This involves staying updated on global news, economic data releases, and market sentiment.2. **Trade Execution**: You'll assist the sales team in executing trades on behalf of clients or the firm. This could involve using trading platforms to enter orders, monitoring trade execution, and ensuring compliance with regulations and risk management guidelines.3. **Risk Management**: Understanding and managing risk is crucial in markets. You'll learn to assess and mitigate various types of risk, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk. This may involve implementing risk management strategies such as stop-loss orders and hedging techniques.4. **Client Interaction**: Depending on the role, you may interact directly with clients, providing them with market insights, trade recommendations, and assistance with their FX transactions. Strong communication skills are essential for building and maintaining client relationships.5. **Strategy Development**: You'll contribute to the development and refinement of trading strategies. This could involve backtesting trading ideas, analyzing historical data, and collaborating with senior sales traders and researchers to identify profitable opportunities in the market.6. **Compliance and Regulations**: You'll need to adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards governing FX trading. This includes understanding regulations related to market conduct, client suitability, and anti-money laundering (AML) policies.7. **Continuous Learning**: Market is constantly evolving, so you'll need to stay curious and proactive about learning new skills and staying updated on industry trends. This could involve pursuing professional certifications, attending training sessions, and networking with peers in the industry.Overall, a Markets graduate role offers a stimulating and challenging environment where you'll develop valuable skills in finance, analytics, and client management while contributing to the success of the trading team.We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeedxe2x80xa6.Wexe2x80x99re committed to teaching you the ropes. The Learnership Programme trains and grows key players in todayxe2x80x99s changing economic environment and will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to make an impact in the African and Global economy.We want to hear from you if...

• You have obtained your undergraduate with a GPA 65% & above or Masterxe2x80x99s 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. Wexe2x80x99ll 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 (preferred, but not required)
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills
• Analytical and quantitative skills
• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry
• Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.

• Only complete applications will be reviewed, CV, cover letter and academic transcript*

Job Family Group: Management Development ProgramsJob Family: InternTime Type: Full timeCiti is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citixe2x80x9d) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review .View the " " poster. View the .View the .View the

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