Investment Research Intern

POSITION: INVESTMENT RESEARCH INTERN
Location: Blantyre
Internship Period: August – January Cohort (6 Months)

OVERVIEW

Beta Trust is an investment trust with a long-term mandate to build a diversified and resilient portfolio across public equities, private equity, and commercial real estate.

Through disciplined capital allocation and rigorous research, the Trust seeks to generate sustainable value across asset classes. Applications are invited from highly motivated and analytically strong candidates to join the Investment Research Internship Program.

The internship is offered for a period of six (6) months, commencing on 10 August 2026, subject to satisfactory performance.

The internship will be based in Blantyre, Malawi.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Investment Research Intern will work closely with the investment team to conduct macroeconomic and sectoral research, analyze economic and market data, and prepare professional reports to support investment and strategic decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in macroeconomic research, including analysis of GDP growth, inflation, and interest rates.
• Support tracking of fiscal and monetary policy developments and their potential impact on the Trust’s investments.
• Help analyze sector- and industry-specific economic trends relevant to investment opportunities.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing economic data, reports, and research documentation.
• Support preparation of research briefs, economic reports, and presentations for internal review.
• Contribute to modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis under the guidance of senior analysts.
• Participate in discussions and debates about economic events and their impact on sectoral investment opportunities.
• Support strategic research projects and other ad hoc economic studies as assigned by senior analysts.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary economic and financial information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields from an accredited university:

• Economics
• Banking and Finance
• Finance
• Development Economics
• Investment Management
• Business Administration (Finance Specialization)

While prior work experience is not required, candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the following steps:

Step 1

Complete the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI) by taking the ZTPI test and downloading a copy of your results.

Step 2

Compile the following documents into one PDF file in the order below:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic Certificates/Reference Letters
• ZTPI Test Results

Step 3

Submit the consolidated PDF via email to:

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Email Subject: Application – Investment Research Internship

APPLICATION DEADLINE

5 August 2026