Exciting Internship Opportunities at Cytonn Investments – Nairobi
Application Deadline: 3rd July 2025
Cytonn Investments, a dynamic and fast-paced investment and real estate company headquartered in Nairobi, is offering internship opportunities for passionate, self-driven, and ambitious individuals seeking to build a career in Finance and Software Engineering. These internships are designed to provide hands-on industry experience, skill development, and the opportunity to work alongside a high-performing team. Successful candidates will be immersed in real-time projects, mentorship programs, and will gain deep insights into professional environments that support learning and growth.
At Cytonn, we believe in talent development through structured, impactful, and practical internship programs. Our interns don’t just shadow – they lead, innovate, and contribute from day one. If you’re passionate about building a career in Finance or Software Engineering and want to join a company that values performance and development, then this is the opportunity for you.
1. Finance Internship
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Internship
Business Unit: Cytonn Asset Managers Limited
Job Description:
As a Finance Intern at Cytonn Asset Managers Limited, you will support the finance department in delivering key operational and strategic objectives of the company’s asset management arm. This role will give you practical exposure to various aspects of financial management and investment operations in a corporate environment.
You will work closely with experienced professionals in the finance department to develop skills in financial reporting, compliance, investment accounting, cashflow analysis, and budget tracking. The internship is structured to provide a strong foundation in financial operations and systems, equipping interns for future roles in finance and asset management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements and reports
- Support investment reporting and portfolio accounting processes
- Aid in budget preparation and financial forecasting
- Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, ledgers, and investment records
- Assist in monitoring cashflows and fund performance analytics
- Contribute to regulatory and internal compliance documentation
- Support audit preparation and implementation of audit recommendations
- Participate in internal finance meetings and report presentations
- Provide administrative support and data entry for financial systems
- Collaborate with the operations team on client account servicing
This internship will demand initiative, strong attention to detail, and a passion for numbers and finance. Interns will complete performance reviews and may receive full-time employment offers based on merit and organizational need.
2. Software Engineering Internship
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Internship
Business Unit: Cytonn Technologies
Job Description:
The Software Engineering Internship at Cytonn Technologies is a unique opportunity for fresh graduates in computer science and related fields to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations. This program targets individuals ready to kickstart their careers by working on real-world systems and solutions across a wide spectrum of technologies.
Interns will be mentored by senior engineers and will be expected to contribute to various stages of the software development life cycle including system design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. The experience gained will build a solid foundation for careers in backend, frontend, or full-stack development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing and developing software applications and tools
- Contribute to writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code
- Collaborate with the technology team to develop system requirements and technical specifications
- Participate in debugging and troubleshooting code and system issues
- Conduct testing and validation to ensure high-quality releases
- Support database design, optimization, and management
- Engage in agile development cycles with daily stand-ups and sprint planning
- Learn and utilize frameworks, APIs, and third-party integrations
- Contribute to UI/UX improvements and responsive web design
- Participate in code reviews and peer mentoring sessions
This is a hands-on internship program where initiative and problem-solving ability are highly encouraged. Interns may be considered for permanent positions upon successful completion of the internship and demonstration of high performance.
Why Join Cytonn Internships?
- Practical Experience: Get exposure to real business challenges and contribute to high-impact projects
- Learning & Development: Work with and learn from top industry professionals and mentors
- Growth Path: High performers have the potential to be absorbed into full-time roles
- Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven culture
- Network: Build a professional network within the finance and tech sectors
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about joining a dynamic team and are ready to gain real-world experience in either Finance or Software Engineering, we encourage you to apply before the deadline.
Deadline for Application: 3rd July 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Click the link below to submit your application through the official Cytonn recruitment portal:
