Business Unit: Sales & Distribution
Function: Learning (Development & Training)
Organisation: Discovery Institute of Training
Position: Financial Learning & Development Intern
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Industry: Financial Services / Learning & Development Discovery Internship
Discovery Finance Internship
Are you a recent graduate looking for a Finance Internship in Gauteng? The Discovery Institute of Training is offering an exciting Financial Learning & Development Internship in Sandton for candidates interested in finance, financial education, economics, financial planning, research and learning development.
This internship provides practical exposure to financial education, financial planning, research, content development, digital learning and programme evaluation within the financial services industry.
Key Responsibilities
The intern may assist with:
- Researching personal finance and financial education topics.
- Developing financial learning content and presentations.
- Fact-checking financial information, calculations and statistics.
- Creating workbooks, activities, case studies and digital learning resources.
- Researching financial behaviours and learning needs.
- Reviewing content for accuracy, clarity and accessibility.
- Supporting quality assurance and proofreading.
- Collecting and analysing feedback and evaluation data.
- Preparing reports, summaries and presentations.
- Maintaining financial education databases and resources.
- Supporting workshops, campaigns and events.
- Working with Learning & Development specialists and subject matter experts.
- Managing assigned projects and meeting deadlines.
Education Requirements
Applicants should have a completed three-year diploma or undergraduate degree in one of the following:
- Financial Planning
- Finance
- Financial Management
- Economics
- Investment Management
- Commerce with a relevant major
- A closely related financial services field
Studies involving personal financial planning, consumer finance, financial literacy, behavioural economics, research methodology, statistics or data analysis may be advantageous.
No formal work experience is required.
Skills Required
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Research and analytical skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Financial knowledge
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to conduct online research
- Basic data analysis skills
- Good organisation and time management
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Willingness to learn and accept feedback
What You Will Gain
Successful interns can gain practical experience in:
Financial Education | Financial Planning | Research | Content Development | Digital Learning | Data Analysis | Programme Evaluation | Financial Services
You will also receive guidance and mentorship from experienced Learning & Development and financial education specialists. https://jobsside.co.za/
Specific Requirements
- Must not have previously completed an internship or graduate programme where this is a formal requirement.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Must reside in Gauteng.
- Must be able to commute to Discovery offices in Sandton.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for graduates with qualifications in Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Management, Investment Management or Commerce who want to start a career in the financial services and learning & development environment.