Allan Gray 2025 Graduate Programme – Now Open for Applications
Allan Gray is now accepting applications for its highly respected 2025 Graduate Programme. If you are a final-year student with a passion for investments, service excellence, and professional growth, this is your opportunity to launch your career with one of South Africa’s leading investment firms.
Why You Should Apply Now
Allan Gray is actively recruiting young graduates to join its Retail Client Services and Retail Operations teams. These roles offer more than just a job — they provide a launchpad for a long-term, meaningful career in the investment industry.
You will gain hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and financial rewards in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
What You Will Do
As an Investment Service Consultant
You will engage directly with clients across multiple service channels. Your role will involve:
- Answering client questions about Allan Gray’s investment products and services
- Explaining transactions, processes, and regulatory implications
- Providing insights on market trends, performance, and investment philosophy
- Building relationships with clients and financial advisers
- Empowering clients to make informed decisions
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, client interaction, and contributing to service excellence.
As an Operations Consultant
You will process investment instructions and support administrative operations. Your responsibilities include:
- Ensuring all client instructions are actioned accurately and on time
- Following up on pending tasks and providing updates to clients and advisers
- Maintaining compliance within strict regulatory frameworks
- Upholding a high standard of service in every interaction
This role suits individuals who are detail-oriented, reliable, and thrive in a process-driven environment.
Who Should Apply
You must be:
- Completing your final year of studies and available to start working between December 2025 and February 2026
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree such as:
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Business Science
- Bachelor of Science
Preferred fields include:
- Finance
- Economics
- Investments
- Business Management
- Mathematics or Statistics
- Engineering
You should also have:
- A strong academic track record from matric through university
- A clear interest in investments and financial services
What You Need to Succeed
To stand out as a candidate, you must be:
- Passionate about financial markets and investment principles
- Client-focused, with a helpful and positive attitude
- Driven to perform and meet high standards
- Curious and independent-minded
- A clear and confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Collaborative while also committed to achieving personal goals
- Comfortable with change, energetic, and highly adaptable
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
Location and Relocation
This graduate opportunity is based in Cape Town.
Successful applicants living outside of Cape Town may receive relocation assistance (Terms and Conditions apply).
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online.
Application Deadline
Closing Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 12:00 noon
Do not wait until the last minute. Apply now to secure your spot.
About Allan Gray
Allan Gray is one of Africa’s largest privately-owned investment management firms. Known for long-term thinking, excellence, and putting clients first, Allan Gray offers an ideal environment for ambitious graduates to thrive.
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