Fairtree Graduate Programme 2026
Cape Town 
About Fairtree:
Fairtree is a leading global investment manager that manages alternative and long-only investment portfolios across all global asset classes for local and offshore clients. As a trusted investment partner, we continually strive for investment excellence and to deliver consistent and competitive returns as we have done since the inception of our first fund in 2003 while pursuing our purpose of enriching the lives of all our stakeholders. We deliver on this purpose through our five core values: Excellence, Integrity, Growth, Real Relationships and Family. We strive to live these values every day and trust that they will drive every action or decision made at Fairtree in the best interest of all stakeholders. We believe this has created a unique culture where a safe environment exists for investment ideas to flourish.
About the Fairtree Graduate Programme:
The Fairtree Graduate Programme is an exciting opportunity for graduates to gain experience and grow at our multi-asset firm and learn first-hand from our investment professionals. The Fairtree Graduate Programme is a bespoke 12-month training programme designed for graduates to broaden their skills base, including technical and soft skills development, and kick-start their careers in the asset management industry. The 12-month graduate programme will commence in January 2026, with shorter periods or delayed starts considered for exceptional cases. The relevant qualifications, competencies, attributes and fit with the team and the Fairtree culture are critical.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- South African citizenship
- EE candidates are preferred
Qualifications:
Risk Intern:
- Bachelor’s degree with Investments, Actuarial, Finance or Statistics as the major subjects.
- Coding skills are preferred but not essential.
- Specific interest in pursuing the CFA qualification.
Operations Intern:
- Bachelor’s degree in Investments or Finance with Accounting as a major subject.
- Specific interest in middle office operations (controls over security transaction processing and checking the integrity of portfolio management system).
Distribution Intern (Solutions, Client Services and Marketing):
- Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Science degree.
Distribution Intern (Institutional Business Support):
- Bachelor’s degree with Investments, Economics, Finance or Statistics as the major subjects.
- Specific interest in business development (in a supporting capacity), investments, client liaison, client reporting and investment statistics.
- Keen eye for detail and accuracy in data and documentation.
- Looking to further investment knowledge through courses and professional development (e.g., CFA, investment-related courses).
- Self-motivated, team oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
Equity Analyst Intern:
- Bachelor’s degree in Investments or Finance
- Specific interest in pursuing the CFA qualification
Legal Intern:
- Bachelor’s degree in LLB
Competencies and attributes:
- A track record of excellence, including strong academic performance.
- An interest in business and investments.
- Strong numerical ability.
- A questioning nature and an analytical mind.
- Being a team player.
- Self-starter with a proactive can-do attitude.
- Clear, concise writing skills.
- A good communicator with a belief in strong, open and honest relationships.
- Adaptable and flexible with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- An interest in self-development.
- Hardworking and detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence.
Interested?
How to apply for the Fairtree Graduate Programme 2026
If you believe that Fairtree could provide you with the environment to grow and flourish and want to explore the opportunity further, please complete the Fairtree Graduate Programme application form.
Applications for the 2026 Fairtree Graduate Programme intake are currently open and will close on 22 August 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.
