Research Analyst Trainee at Coronation Fund Managers

Coronation Fund Managers is inviting dynamic, ambitious, and highly motivated graduates to apply for the prestigious Research Analyst Trainee Programme. This structured entry-level opportunity is specifically tailored for top-tier graduates who are eager to showcase their passion for global and local financial markets while gaining comprehensive, hands-on exposure to the institutional investment research space. Operating under the flagship Coronation Catapult Programme, successful candidates will benefit from tailored power-skills training, direct mentorship from industry-leading investment professionals, and extensive on-the-job support to accelerate their career development into world-class research analysts.

Key Responsibilities

• Investment Research Support: Actively assist senior research analysts with in-depth quantitative and qualitative research projects across diverse industry sectors.

• Financial Modeling: Assist analysts in building, updating, and maintaining detailed financial spreadsheet models and performing comprehensive company valuation analyses.

• Corporate Stakeholder Engagement: Attend executive management meetings, company results presentations, and investor relations (IR) briefings to gain real-world market intelligence.

• Reporting and Presentations: Prepare high-quality presentations, market commentary, and comprehensive documentation for internal report-backs, client roadshows, and strategy meetings.

• Workflow Administration: Execute administrative, data gathering, and analytical tasks required to maintain the efficiency and rigour of the core investment research process.

• Ad Hoc Analytical Projects: Collaborate across investment teams to complete specialized ad hoc research assignments and market analysis briefs.

Why Join the Company

Coronation Fund Managers is recognized as one of South Africa's leading independent investment management firms, known for its strong intellectual culture and long-term track record of excellence. Joining the Coronation Catapult Programme provides graduates with world-class coaching, critical thinking workshops, business communication training, and direct exposure to prominent fund managers. It offers an accelerated career trajectory within an inclusive, merit-driven environment committed to developing the next generation of asset management leaders.

How to Apply

Submit your application online along with your updated CV, academic transcripts, and identification documentation. Reference: COR260904-1. To apply directly on the official careers portal, please use the link below:

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Salary is estimated based on market research.

• Must hold a completed Bachelor's degree (BCom, BBusSci, CFA, Actuarial Science, or Engineering).

• Degrees majoring in Accounting, Investments, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics will be strongly preferred.

• Strong analytical mindset, numerical aptitude, and passion for investment management and capital markets.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and written reporting skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic financial modeling capabilities.