Allan Gray Accelerate Programme | Retail at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

What a career at Allan Gray may look like

• Allan Gray Accelerate provides an opportunity for you to showcase your brand and skills towards a permanent career at Allan Gray within areas such as Retail Client Services, Retail Operations, Retail Product Development and others.
• Our commitment to long-term investing extends to our people, our greatest assets. We understand that even the smartest investment philosophy means nothing without the talent to execute it. This is why we are looking for high-performing, independent-minded, academic achievers who are motivated and enthusiastic about joining our firm. We take great pride in our people and have created a supportive work environment that nurtures talent and recognizes and rewards hard work and perseverance. We value solutions-driven individuals who take ownership of their career progression.

Competency requirements

• Strong client focus and interest in investments.
• Highly performance driven and seeking new challenges.
• An enquiring mind with proven independent-mindedness and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team of highly skilled individuals while delivering on your own personalised goals.
• High adaptability, vigor, and agility.
• A growth mindset.
• A strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Qualifying Criteria
• Available for the vacation programme between 9 – 12 July 2024.
• Final year students who are ready to start working permanently in 2025.
• Currently completing an under- or postgraduate Commerce or Business Science degree with majors in but not limited to Finance, Economics, Investments, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics.
• Consistently strong academic performance.
• Must be eligible to work in South Africa.