Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 in Investment Management

About the role

Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) invites recent graduates to join the OMIG Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 in Cape Town. The programme offers structured workplace experience, mentorship, and exposure to the investment‑management sector.

Key responsibilities

• Participate fully in the structured graduate development programme.
• Take ownership of learning and professional development.
• Support business teams with research, analysis, reporting and operational activities.
• Contribute to business‑improvement initiatives and strategic projects.
• Develop knowledge of the investment‑management industry.
• Participate in workshops, mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• Build professional relationships and collaborate across teams.
• Deliver accurate, high‑quality work and comply with OMIG values and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• Completed degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Less than two years of full‑time work experience.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated achievement.
• Interest in investment management and the broader financial services industry.
• Willingness to learn, contribute and take on new challenges.
• Professionalism, integrity and adherence to governance standards.
• Leadership, volunteering or extracurricular involvement is advantageous.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Numerical and quantitative reasoning.
• Attention to detail.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Learning agility and adaptability.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Clear and confident communication.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Accountability and initiative.
• Resilience when dealing with challenges.
• Interest in technology, innovation and developments within the investment industry.
• Ability to apply feedback and continuously improve.

What we offer

• Structured graduate development interventions.
• Mentorship and coaching.
• Technical and professional development.
• Cross‑functional business exposure.
• Investment‑management learning opportunities.
• Digital learning resources and self‑directed learning platforms.
• Professional development pathways aligned with business needs and career aspirations.