Latest Openings at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Job Description

• To gain specific risk experience within a variety of Business Groups across the Group
• FirstRand selects exceptional students for a two-year Quant and Analytics Graduate programme that provide practical and immersive participation in the complex but exciting world of financial services.
• This two-year development programme for quant/data analytics graduates includes exposure to all of the group's businesses. Self-starters who enjoy challenges will flourish in this diverse and practical programme, designed to give graduates the broadest experience possible.
• Applications will be screened and shortlisted according to the qualifying criteria listed as mentioned below.

Required supporting documents for applicants, please ensure the below required documents are provided in a single PDF:

• Motivational letter and CV
• South African ID
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Undergraduate transcript
• Must be studying a postgraduate (NQF 8 or above) in either Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management or Engineering.
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo psychometric assessments and attend an interview.
• All applicants will receive feedback about the outcome of their applications when the recruitment process is completed.

Deadline:30th June,2026

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Job Description

• To successfully complete the FirstRand Chartered Accountant training program and qualify as a Chartered Accountant
• Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of personal contribution to costs and productivity
• Identify and escalates potential risks that may lead to increased costs
• Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
• Adhere to Organisational values and service standards and interact with and communicate with customers accordingly
• Ensure first time resolution of customer queries or complaints and take ownership of any requirements and follow up on queries handed over to other parties or areas to ensure delivery on agreed time lines and Service Level Agreements
• Meet set turnaround times while ensuring own availability, reliability and accuracy
• Propose improvements on internal processes that impacts service levels and customer satisfaction within area of accountability
• Ensure own product knowledge and guidance provided is technically accurate and collects feedback to help improve customer service
• Establish relationships with relevant individuals and departments to deliver on work expectations Adhere to relevant service level agreements to build trust in the relationship
• Execute own work in accordance with the organisational values and code of ethics
• Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution
• Identify and escalate risk as normal part of work Investigate new ways to optimise processes
• Flag opportunities to migrate to platform and supports the use of technology in process and system improvements
• Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that lead to improved service delivery and quality
• Seek out regular performance feedback and put actions in place to improve and enhance performance Identify activities to address own development gaps
• Create own personal development plan and review plan with team leader or manager
• Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and performance
• Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends

Deadline:5th May,2026