Ninety One Nexus Graduate Programme 2027 – Cape Town

Ninety One, an independent global asset management firm managing over R4 trillion in assets, is inviting top-tier graduates to apply for the Nexus Programme based in Cape Town. Formerly known as Investec Asset Management, Ninety One provides a world-class environment where finance, technology, and data strategy intersect.

The Nexus Programme is designed to train digitally fluent leaders who can combine software engineering, artificial intelligence, and data principles to transform modern asset management workflows.

Program Structure & Career Roadmap

Unlike traditional, siloed corporate graduate rotations, the Nexus Programme follows a structured two-year model designed to build both technical mastery and broad business acumen:

• Year 1 (Technical Foundation): Immersion into Ninety One’s core technology architecture, software development practices, and data infrastructure. Graduates work directly alongside tech teams to design, build, and deploy automated workflows, custom applications, and AI-driven products.

• Year 2 (Cross-Functional Execution): Transition into cross-functional project squads across key business units. Graduates apply technology and modern engineering lenses to solve complex investment, operations, and business challenges.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Ninety One is seeking analytical, technology-focused graduates with exceptional academic backgrounds who possess:

• Educational Qualification: A completed undergraduate or postgraduate degree in one of the following (or related) quantitative fields:

  • Computer Science

  • Data Science

  • Engineering (Any quantitative field)

  • Information Systems

  • Statistics, Mathematics, or Actuarial Science

• Academic Achievement: A strong academic transcript demonstrating consistency and problem-solving capability.

• Key Attributes: Curiosity, agility with modern AI tools, a desire to learn rapidly, and strong interpersonal skills for working in cross-functional team environments.

Why Join Ninety One in Cape Town?

• Global Footprint: Gain exposure to complex international financial systems while based in Cape Town.

• Real-World Impact: Work on live production code, AI models, and operational modernization projects from your first year.

• Broad Career Path: Develop a multi-disciplinary skillset spanning software engineering, financial technology, and business strategy without being locked into a single rigid career track.

Application Process & Next Steps

Interested candidates should visit the official Ninety One Careers portal to register their profile and submit their application.

Required Documentation Checklist:

• Updated CV detailing relevant technical projects, frameworks, or programming languages.

• Full up-to-date academic transcript.

• Copy of South African ID or valid proof of authorization to work in South Africa.

Note: Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Early submission is recommended to ensure consideration before recruitment quotas are met.