Regulatory and Financial Risk Vacation Programme 2027

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Deloitte offers career opportunities across Internal Client Services, Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). 

About Africa Consulting Services

Deloitte's Africa Consulting Services (ACS) excels in delivering innovative solutions through Strategy, Risk & Transactions (SRT) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). SR&T advises clients on how to create and protect value –this offering is designed to help organizations navigate complex business transformations, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. T&T combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored solutions that drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and foster sustainable growth. Together, these consulting services help clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their strategic goals.

Our multidisciplinary teams span across the continent and combine strategic foresight with rigorous analysis to drive growth, manage risks, and enhance industry performance.

We empower our clients to navigate complex challenges and uncover opportunities to create value and competitive advantage while also building organizational trust and resilience for the long run.

About the division:

Our Regulatory and Financial Risk (RFR) team is a well-established advisor in the financial services industry. Our vision is to be the leading provider of advisory services to financial institutions and corporate treasury operations across Africa. The RFR team consists of a strong mix of business, risk, and regulatory experts who are skilled in both financial modelling and programming. This diverse expertise enables us to offer our clients practical solutions that address their comprehensive strategic and business model needs. Our services include Credit, Capital (Treasury, Capital & Liquidity Management), Valuations and Counterparty Credit Risk (xVA) Valuations.

Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level. 

RFR Vacation Programme Description

An exciting opportunity has become available. The RFR Vacation Programme is designed to provide students with work experience and offer them the opportunity to acquire key skills from our team, allowing them to showcase their skills and work on exciting projects.

The RFR Vacation Programme will provide the students with the following opportunities:

• Hands-on project experience
• Professional skill development
• Career exploration
• Networking
• Insight into Industry Practices

Students who are eligible to apply are those aiming to complete their Honours or Masters Degree in 2027, specialising in any of the following relevant fields:

• Actuarial Science
• Data Science
• Mathematical Sciences/Statistics
• (Applied/Financial) Mathematics
• Quantitative Risk Management
• (Applied) Statistics;
• Other relevant fields

Application Process:

If you are interested, please include the following documents in your application:

• A Cover letter including your answers to the following questions:

• What excites you most about joining the RFR Vacation Programme, and what do you hope to learn?
• Describe a personal goal you have set for yourself recently and how you are planning to achieve this goal?
• Tell us about a time you solved a problem creatively or under pressure. How did you approach the problem and how did you solve it?
• If you are studying Actuarial Science, what F100 subjects are you planning on writing and why? 
  • Your CV
  • Copy of your ID
  • Your most recent Academic transcript
  • Your Matric certificate
  • Your Honours/Masters approval letter for 2027 (if available)

*Note: Applications that do not include all the required documents listed above will unfortunately not be considered.

Please note:

The RFR Vacation programme will take place on the 11th - 15th of January 2027.

The selected students will be required to be in-person at the Deloitte Waterfall offices in Midrand, Gauteng during these dates. Any travel and/or accommodation costs will not be covered and will be the student’s own responsibility.

Applications close on the 31st of October 2026.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive.  Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

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To help you look out for potential recruitment scams, here are some Red Flags:

• Upfront Payment Requests: Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks, job training, or supplies.
• Requests for Personal Information: Be wary if you are asked for sensitive personal information, especially early in the recruitment process and without a clear need for it. Fraudulent links or contractual documents may require the provision of sensitive personal data or copy documents (e.g., government issued numbers or identity documents, passports or passport numbers, bank account statements or numbers, parent’s data) that may be used for identity fraud. Do not provide or send any of these documents or data. Please note we will never ask for photographs at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Unprofessional Communication: Scammers may communicate in an unprofessional manner. Their messages may be filled with poor grammar and spelling errors. The look and feel may not be consistent with the Deloitte corporate brand.

If you're unsure, make direct contact with Deloitte using our official contact details. Be careful not to use any contact details provided in the suspicious job advertisement or email.

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We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.

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