Investment Analyst Graduate Programme: Rotations & CFA Support

M&G Investments Southern Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G Investments invites high-performing graduates to join its Investment Analyst Graduate Programme, starting February 2027. The structured two-year rotation offers hands-on exposure to investment management, with six-month rotations across Equity, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset and Distribution.

Participants will work with experienced professionals, contribute to real investment decisions and develop skills in research, portfolio construction and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Be a South African citizen.
• Hold a postgraduate qualification in any field of study.
• Have a strong academic track record.
• Demonstrate genuine interest in pursuing a career in investments.
• Have no more than two years of work experience.
• Possess strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to equity, fixed income and multi-asset investment research and portfolio management during six-month rotations.
• Contribute to fundamental research, financial statement analysis and valuation metrics.
• Support portfolio managers and analysts with research, reporting and insights across asset classes.
• Engage in client-focused activities and learn investment decision processes.
• Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver investment ideas and analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Curiosity/Learning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Accountability

Resilience

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

M&G Investments invites high-performing graduates to join its Investment Analyst Graduate Programme, starting February 2027. The structured two-year rotation offers hands-on exposure to investment management, with six-month rotations across Equity, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset and Distribution.

Participants will work with experienced professionals, contribute to real investment decisions and develop skills in research, portfolio construction and client engagement.