Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the OMIG Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified
Internship Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Programme: OMIG Graduate Programme
Job Reference: JR-83975
About the Old Mutual OMIG Graduate Programme
The Old Mutual Investment Group Graduate Programme provides graduates with structured workplace experience and professional development within the investment management and broader financial services industry.
Participants will gain practical experience through project work, on-the-job learning, mentorship, coaching and exposure to different areas of the business.
The programme is suitable for graduates from finance, commerce, engineering, technology, mathematics, data and other relevant disciplines who want to build professional experience within investment management.
What the Programme Offers
Successful graduates will have access to:
- Structured graduate development interventions.
- Mentorship and coaching.
- Technical and professional development.
- Cross-functional business exposure.
- Investment management learning opportunities.
- Digital learning resources.
- Self-directed learning platforms.
- Professional development pathways aligned with business needs and career aspirations.
Fields of Study
Applicants should have completed a degree or postgraduate qualification in one of the following fields:
- Engineering
- Commerce
- Finance
- Investment Management
- Economics
- Accounting
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Actuarial Science
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Data Analytics
- Another relevant field
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Have a completed degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
- Have less than two years of full-time work experience.
- Have a strong academic record and demonstrated academic achievement.
- Have an interest in developing knowledge of investment management and the broader financial services industry.
- Be willing to learn, contribute and take on new challenges.
- Demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
- Be willing to work according to OMIG’s governance and regulatory standards.
Leadership experience, volunteering, community involvement or participation in extracurricular activities will be advantageous.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Participate fully in the structured graduate development programme.
- Take ownership of their learning and professional development.
- Gain practical experience through projects and on-the-job learning.
- 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.
- Demonstrate curiosity and initiative when taking on new challenges.
- Deliver accurate and high-quality work.
- Comply with OMIG values, governance standards and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate openly and contribute positively to team performance.
Skills and Competencies
Old Mutual is looking for graduates who can demonstrate:
- 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.
- An interest in technology, innovation and developments within the investment industry.
- Ability to apply feedback and continuously improve.
How to Apply
Applications for the Old Mutual OMIG Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 must be submitted online through the Old Mutual careers portal.
Click here to apply for Old Mutual OMIG Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027
Job Reference: JR-83975
The supplied advertisement does not specify an application closing date. Applicants should submit their applications while the opportunity remains available.