South Africa Learnership Graduate Program - Markets - Johannesburg at Citi

• 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 succeed….
• We’re committed to teaching you the ropes. The Learnership Programme trains and grows key players in today’s 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 Master’s 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