Lifecheq Graduate Programme 2027
The opportunity
Are you passionate about technology, programming, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact in people’s lives? Do you want to launch your career at the cutting edge of fintech in Cape Town? Lifecheq’s Graduate Programme is your gateway to a high-impact role in one of the country’s most exciting fintech companies.
Who we are
Lifecheq is a forward-thinking fintech company reshaping the world of personal financial advice. We’ve redefined how advice is delivered—using a powerful, in-house developed advice platform that serves individuals, advisors, and enterprise institutions.
Backed by respected investors including Naspers Foundry, African Rainbow Capital, and Futuregrowth, we’re scaling fast—and we want brilliant, driven graduates to join us for the journey.
The graduate experience
As a Lifecheq graduate, you’ll be part of a structured 12-month development programme designed to give you hands-on experience across our technical, financial, and product teams, which will set you up for a full-time remote working role at Lifecheq at the end of the programme. You’ll:
- Learn to build intelligent financial tools and client applications using Clojure, ClojureScript, and TypeScript
- Collaborate with designers and financial experts to create user-friendly, impactful digital solutions
- Develop and refine models that drive financial advice, pricing, and risk decisions
- Participate in market research and contribute to innovative product ideas
- Be mentored by experienced team members and supported by a personal development plan tailored to fast-track your growth
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for smart, curious, and mission-driven individuals who are ready to jump in and grow. You should be:
- In your final year of study in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or a related discipline
- Excited to learn coding and/or already familiar with languages like Python, R, Clojure, or TypeScript
- Analytical, data-literate, and eager to solve real-world problems
- Passionate about financial wellbeing, inclusion, and innovation
Why Join Lifecheq?
- Real responsibility from Day 1: You’ll be doing meaningful work that directly supports our users
- Remote flexibility with a vibrant and collaborative team culture
- Personalized mentorship and structured learning to support your development
- Opportunities to specialize in product development, analytics, or technology
- We’re a diverse, dynamic, and ambitious team—and we’re building something that matters.