Job: Equity Trader Trainee

Company : Coronation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Coronation in Johannesburg invites graduates in Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Financial Mathematics, or Economics to join the Catapult Programme. As a trainee at a black‑owned stockbroker firm, you’ll benefit from structured learning, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Key responsibilities include addressing escalated matters, preparing reports, executing client orders, handling queries, managing settlement processes, and monitoring P&L on positions.

Qualifications

• Graduates in accounting, finance, actuarial science, financial mathematics, or economics.
• Structured learning with mentorship and hands-on experience.
• Knowledge of relevant systems and strong numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Address escalated matters and prepare reports.
• Execute client orders and handle queries.
• Manage settlement processes.
• Monitor P&L on positions.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Under pressure

Education

BCom

BBus Sci

CFA

Actuarial Science

Engineering

Job description

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Date: 16-9-2024

This opportunity is designed for graduates in Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Financial Mathematics, or Economics who want to gain broad exposure in the investment industry. As a trainee at a black-owned stockbroker firm, you will benefit from structured learning, mentorship, and hands-on experience. As part of the Coronation Catapult Programme, you will also receive power skills training in critical thinking, resilience, business communication, and coaching. Key responsibilities include addressing escalated matters, preparing reports, executing client orders, handling client queries, managing settlement processes, and monitoring Profit & Loss (P&L) on positions. The ideal candidate should have a degree in relevant fields such as BCom, BBus Sci, CFA, Actuarial Science, or Engineering. Strong numerical skills, the ability to perform under pressure, academic diligence, and familiarity with systems are essential attributes for success in this role.