We offer the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global, high-performance environment. This is more than a grad programme—it’s your launchpad.
Click to apply todayOur programme provides talented, motivated and driven young Graduates the opportunity to gain exposure to and experience in a leading global financial services business.
Prescient offers talented graduates’ rotations through our business units. This includes Investment Management, Stockbroking and Fund Administration Services.
Final year undergraduate, honours or masters students completing the following fields of study: Investment Management, Economics, Statistical Sciences, Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Computational Finance, Financial Risk Management and Business Science.
Graduates with an excellent track record of academic and personal achievement with a strong interest in building a career in the financial services industry.
We look for graduates who share our values – who are performance driven, and individually accountable with a strong sense of purpose.
Curious individuals with a strong interest in building a career in financial services.
Technically strong, highly curious, passionate and enthusiastic individuals with high levels of accountability and commitment.
The graduate programme is based in our Cape Town offices. It is a rotational programme where you will gain exposure to different areas of your business but all rotations will be in Cape Town.
Not currently.
However, you are welcome to send your CV to graduaterecruitment@prescient.co.za to be notified of opportunities as they become available.
We encourage further studies and support employees with financial sponsorship for studies in line with your role in our company.
Applications for the Graduate Programme each year usually opens in August and runs for the duration of the month.
Once applications open, send your CV, coupled with your academic certificates and transcripts to graduaterecruitment@prescient.co.za or apply online here. Applications are currently closed.
In the past, it was already quite stressful to prepare for a Graduate Interview, but now there’s an additional challenge in the mix – it’s virtual!
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"This programme provides me with valuable knowledge that can directly contribute to my career advancement. By learning the fundamentals of the markets, I hope to gain a better understanding of how the investment and financial industry works. I recognise that having a solid grasp of the basics is crucial to succeed in my current career goals and the Prescient Graduate Programme provides me with that."
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"Embrace a mindset of continuous learning and change. The transition from University to the working world can be daunting. Always remember to seek out mentors and peers who can offer guidance and support, and do not hesitate to ask questions or seek help when needed."
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"The Prescient Graduate Programme allows me to learn a vast set of skills that are useful when pursuing a career in the financial service industry."
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The Prescient Graduate Programme has given me the perfect opportunity to explore the different divisions within an investment management company. The programme will allow me to rotate through various divisions and gain meaningful hands-on experience that will assist me in finding my niche.
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As a recent graduate navigating the professional realm, the Prescient Graduate Programme offers me an opportunity to advance my career with support and grace, alleviating any pressure I might place on myself.
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“Being a young graduate with no working experience and undecided career path can be very overwhelming. The Graduate Programme allows me to overcome these challenges as each rotation exposes me to new skills and allows me to gain first-hand experience from different departments”
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“Prescient’s Graduate Programme gives me a chance to understand the different business units by allowing us to rotate, which provides a holistic understanding of the company. In these spaces I am given a chance to apply myself through hands-on experience and improve my soft skills such as teamwork, adaptability and communication which in turn contributes to my long-term career success.”
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“Prescient’s Graduate Programme is well shaped and incredible because it helps understanding the financial sector from the front to the back office. The programme is designed in a way that will help any graduate find themselves in the financial sector. You can literally create your own recipe for a successful career.”
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