LifeCheq Graduate Programme 2027

Lifecheq; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized mentorship

Remote work flexibility

Opportunities to specialize

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Cape Town is seeking driven graduates for their 12-month Graduate Programme. The program offers hands-on experience in technology, financial, and product teams, enabling you to develop skills in building intelligent financial tools and applications. Ideal candidates should be final-year students in relevant fields, passionate about coding and innovation. This role features personalized mentorship, remote flexibility, and opportunities to specialize in product development or analytics, directly supporting users from Day 1.

Qualifications

• Final year student in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related disciplines.
• Excited to learn coding and familiar with programming languages like Python or TypeScript.
• Analytical, data-literate, and eager to solve real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Build intelligent financial tools and client applications using Clojure, ClojureScript, and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with designers to create user-friendly digital solutions.
• Participate in market research and contribute to innovative product ideas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Coding (Python, R, Clojure, TypeScript)

Education

Final year in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Quantitative Finance

Job description

The opportunity

Are you passionate about technology, programming, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact in people’s lives? Do you want to launch your career at the cutting edge of fintech in South Africa? LifeCheq’s Graduate Programme is your gateway to a high-impact role in one of the country’s most exciting fintech companies.

Who we are

LifeCheq is a forward‑thinking fintech company reshaping the world of personal financial advice. We’ve redefined how advice is delivered—using a powerful, in‑house developed advice platform that serves individuals, advisors, and enterprise institutions.

Backed by respected investors including Naspers Foundry, African Rainbow Capital, and Futuregrowth, we’re scaling fast—and we want brilliant, driven graduates to join us for the journey.

The graduate experience

As a Lifecheq graduate, you’ll be part of a structured 12‑month development programme designed to give you hands‑on experience across our technical, financial, and product teams, which will set you up for a full‑time remote working role at Lifecheq at the end of the programme. You’ll:

• Learn to build intelligent financial tools and client applications using Clojure, ClojureScript, and TypeScript
• Collaborate with designers and financial experts to create user‑friendly, impactful digital solutions
• Develop and refine models that drive financial advice, pricing, and risk decisions
• Participate in market research and contribute to innovative product ideas
• Be mentored by experienced team members and supported by a personal development plan tailored to fast‑track your growth

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for smart, curious, and mission‑driven individuals who are ready to jump in and grow. You should be:

• In your final year of study in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or a related discipline
• Excited to learn coding and/or already familiar with languages like Python, R, Clojure, or TypeScript
• Analytical, data‑literate, and eager to solve real‑world problems
• Passionate about financial wellbeing, inclusion, and innovation

Why Join LifeCheq?

• Real responsibility from Day 1: You’ll be doing meaningful work that directly supports our users
• Remote flexibility with a vibrant and collaborative team culture
• Personalized mentorship and structured learning to support your development
• Opportunities to specialize in product development, analytics, or technology

We’re a diverse, dynamic, and ambitious team—and we’re building something that matters.

Apply Now

Applications are open to students graduating by December 2026.

Join us and help transform the future of personal finance in the World; one line of code, one model, and one client at a time.