The Prescient Graduate Programme provides structured on-the-job learning, guided mentorship from experienced professionals, and early involvement in real business projects. It is suited to detail-oriented, data-driven graduates who are motivated to grow into specialist roles within quantitative analysis.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
What You Can Expect
•Learn from experienced investment and risk professionals.
•Work on real investment projects and quantitative challenges from day one.
•Build the technical, analytical, and soft skills needed for a long-term career in investment management.
•Access structured learning, workshops, and mentorship opportunities to accelerate your growth.
Duties
•Developing, testing and maintaining financial and statistical models.
•Supporting portfolio construction, risk assessment and performance analysis.
•Conducting quantitative research and analysis across equities, fixed income and alternative assets.
•Assisting with data collection, validation and visualisation to inform investment decisions.
•Contributing to team projects, sharing ideas and applying technical skills to deliver meaningful insights.
Requirements: Graduates completing
•Honours or Master’s in Mathematics
•Finance
•Economics
•Actuarial Science
•Applied Mathematics
•Statistics, Data Science
•or a related quantitative discipline.
Competencies
•Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
•Detail-oriented, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
•Proficiency in programming and data analysis (Python, R, SQL, MATLAB, or similar).
•Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
How to Apply
https://masciv.com/jobs/prescient-investment-management-graduate-internships-2026
