Hedge Fund Training Programme at Sanlam
Are you passionate about the markets? Do you enjoy dealing with risk? Are you entrepreneurial?
This is a unique opportunity from Sanlam Investments for exceptional individuals to develop and hone their skills. And it begins with the launch of our Alternative Investments Academy. If you successfully make it past our rigorous selection process, this programme could be your best chance of becoming an entrepreneur by running your own hedge fund.
Be part of a brand that has become well established in the South African investments industry for close to a century.
Sanlam Investments is a fertile breeding ground for some of the most talented individuals in the investment industry. As one of the largest investment management companies in South Africa, we give you exposure to the complete end-to-end range of investment solutions for our clients, covering everything from unit trusts (active and passive), multimanaged funds and hedge funds to retirement funds along the full risk-return spectrum. We empower you to make the right decision for your future career, by equipping you with everything it takes to succeed. Every layer of your career and every aspect of your personal growth is within reach here at Sanlam Investments.
Programme Design
Fund of Hedge Funds: Blue Ink Investments (12 months)
- Manager research
- Risk management
- Client services
Hedge Fund: Alternative Solutions (24 months)
- Paper trading (6 months)
- Building model portfolios/strategies
- Trading (18 months)
All candidates appointed will be assigned a mentor and soft skills training will also be included.
Programme Information
Starting date: 1 February 2015
Applicants: Only Honours and Masters students graduating end 2014
Address: 55 Willie van Schoor Avenue, Bellville, 7530
If the following words describe you, please apply:
• Emotionally balanced • Flexible • Compulsively methodical• Able to handle stress • Contrarian • Calm • Persevering • Self-critical • Passionate about trading • Passionate about financial markets • Unafraid to take educated risks • Confident • Self-starter
How to apply
Click here to apply online
Closing Date: 4 August 2014
For more information: email them at [email protected] or call 021 950 4633
