Coronation Fund Managers Research Analyst Trainee Programme 2026 / 2027

Coronation Fund Managers invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Research Analyst Trainee Programme 2026 / 2027 in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Trainee Programme Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026

Trainee Programme Location: Cape Town, Western Cape and Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Afric

Coronation Fund Managers Research Analyst Trainee Programme

The Coronation Fund Managers Research Analyst Trainee Programme is aimed at graduates who are passionate about financial markets and want to develop a career in investment research.

Successful candidates will receive structured learning, mentorship and on-the-job support while developing the skills required to become Research Analysts.

The programme also forms part of the Coronation Catapult Programme, which includes professional development and power-skills training.

Programme Overview

Organisation: Coronation Fund Managers
Programme: Research Analyst Trainee Programme
Field: Investment Research
Locations: Cape Town and Johannesburg
Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Application Method: Online

What the Programme Offers

Trainees will receive structured workplace exposure and mentorship within the investment research environment.

The Coronation Catapult Programme also provides development in areas such as:

• Critical thinking
• Resilience
• Business communication
• Coaching
• Professional workplace skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful trainees will assist Research Analysts with a range of investment research activities.

Responsibilities may include assisting with research projects across different sectors, attending meetings with company management and Investment Research teams, preparing presentations for report-backs and roadshows, supporting the research process with administrative work, assisting with spreadsheet models and company analysis, and helping with ad hoc research projects.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications or a relevant degree:

• BCom
• BBusSci
• CFA-related qualification
• Actuarial Science
• Engineering
• Degree majoring in Accounting
• Investments
• Finance
• Economics
• Mathematics

Who Should Apply?

The programme is suitable for graduates who have a strong interest in financial markets, investment research and company analysis.

Applicants should be comfortable working with financial information, research, spreadsheets and analytical tasks.

How to Apply for Coronation Fund Managers Research Analyst Trainee Programme 2026 / 2027

Applications must be submitted online through the Coronation Fund Managers recruitment portal.

Click here to apply for Coronation Fund Managers Research Analyst Trainee Programme 2026 / 2027

Applicants should complete the online application carefully and submit all information required by the recruitment portal.

Trainee Programme Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

31 October 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

Important Application Notes

The programme is available in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

It is aimed at graduates from analytical, financial and quantitative study backgrounds who want to gain practical exposure in investment research.

The supplied vacancy information does not specify the programme duration, salary or stipend. Applicants should review the official application page for any additional details.