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Our Graduate Programme
The FS Advisory Graduate Programme is a three year rotational programme whereby graduates are given the opportunity to work within the four main teams in the division. Our Graduate Programme offers unrivalled learning opportunities and extensive exposure to a broad range of financial risks. As a graduate you will be able to build and strengthen your risk quantification and management skills.
“The hybrid working environment and exam support initiatives have set me up for success in both work-related and study-related areas while still allowing me to spend time with family andfriends. I would highly recommend the grad program for all recent graduates.”
Sheridan, Graduate Programme 2023
[BSc Hons Mathematical Statistics, University of Johannesburg]
“FSA is a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment. The team does their best to make you feel comfortable and valued. They are invested in my professional growth and care about more than just the work I deliver”.
Nadia, Graduate Programme 2023
[BBSc Actuarial Science, University of Cape Town]
What to Expect
When does it start?
The FS Advisory Graduate Programme starts in the first few weeks of January.
What will I get to do?
The programme offers you the opportunity to be rotated across our four core business areas for a period of 3 years, giving you extensive exposure to the main financial risk categories including credit, trading, liquidity and treasury risks. Participants acquire a broad range of risk management skills, such as risk and financial modelling, design and implementation of risk / capital / funding frameworks, corporate treasury systems, stress testing, regulatory developments, financial instrument valuations and pricing.
Capital
We assist organisations to develop, assess, and implement capital management and measurement processes, driven by both regulatory and business needs. This includes the development of Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) for banks and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSAs) for insurers.
- Risk Appetite and Risk Strategy
- Balance Sheet Management
- Stress Testing
- Asset Liability Management
- Corporate Treasury Systems
- Finance Optimisation
- Governance and Control Functions, including Policies
Valuations
We provide services relating to the valuations of share-based payments along with market-accepted pricing principles and valuation methodologies. We perform fair valuations of financial instruments and derivatives held for investment or hedging purposes, including valuation adjustments (xVAs) to the fair values as required by IFRS 13.
- Derivative Instrument Valuations
- Hedge Accounting Advisory
- IFRS 2: Share Options and BEE Valuations
- Tool / Model Development
- Counterparty Credit Risk (xVA) Valuations
- Model Validation
Credit
FS Advisory has extensive experience in credit risk modelling. We provide our expertise to banks and other lending institutions towards the development, validation and implementation of credit risk models based on robust methodologies and in line with global leading market practice.
- IFRS 9 Impairment Models
- Basel Capital Models
- Credit Scorecards & Analytics
- Behavioural Product Pricing
- Design, Develop & Implement Credit Management Frameworks
Fintech:
The Financial Innovation and Technology (FinTech) team within FS Advisory has strong expertise in this field and can help your firm get a head start in this fast-paced digital world. We have a range of innovative apps available which provide access to the technologies of tomorrow. Bespoke apps can also be developed for your firm to address specific needs.
- FinTech Development Prototyping
- Machine Learning/AI
- Cloud hosting
- Digitization
- DevOps
When do applications open?
Our initial application intake for the Financial Services Advisory Graduate Programme is open from 1 March 2025.
Qualifications
University graduate or students in their final year of study in: (BCom / BSc / BBSc) or post-graduate degree, specialising in any of the following relevant fields:
- Actuarial Science;
- Computer/Data Science/Analytics;
- Statistics/ Applied statistics;
- (Applied/Financial) Mathematics or Mathematical Sciences;
- Quantitative Risk Management;
The intention to pursue a professional qualification (CFA / FRM / PRM / FIA / FASSA) is advantageous. Computer Literacy: Experience in C#, Python, R, SAS, or VBA is an advantage.