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At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and we’re looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey.
We’re digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision we’re looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.
We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks.
We will consider flexible working arrangements or home working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
What you can expect from us
We are committed to creating an environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to:
- Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work
- Support Your Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed
- Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts and recognise the important contribution you make
- Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best
How do we support our employees
All M&G plc employees will be supported in the workplace through our M&G Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). If you need counselling, confidential financial or legal advice.
The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and offers access to qualified professionals who can provide specialist information, advice and support on many issues. It offers a broad range of services, including help with family issues, maintaining work/life balance and mental health support.
What is Global Distribution and Product at M&G?
Global Distribution and Product (GDP) is the global business development function within our asset management business.
The functions within GDP include sales teams in UK, Europe, Asia and Americas, working with clients in wholesale channels (banks, private banks, advisors) and institutional channels (pension funds, insurers) to sell our investment capabilities, and provide service to our existing clients. GDP also includes Product Development, Strategic Planning and Investment Marketing.
What you can expect from our Internship Programme
The programme consists of an 8 week immersive dive into the world of M&G, starting on 19 June 2023. We are focused on developing you professionally, as well as building your technical skills, through real, value-add work and learning sessions hosted by our experienced professionals.
Your induction will give you a grounding of who we are, our strategy, and customers & clients before you move into your dedicated team for the rest of your time with us. Being based in the same team for the duration of the programme will give you an in-depth of knowledge of your business area, and help you to build lasting relationships with your colleagues.
Another important part of your internship is building your network, so each intern will be allocated a buddy from our graduate cohort, and will also have the opportunity to attend networking and social events during your time here.
Our internship programme is a pipeline to our Graduate programme, so if you are successful during your time with us we will invite you to apply for one of our graduate positions commencing in 2024.
What will you be doing?
You will be working on your own projects, getting involved in team initiatives, and encouraged to present your own views and ideas during your time here. Interns at M&G Plc make valuable contributions to the teams they work in and could be involved in a variety of tasks:
- Working with the sales teams, including some client exposure and learning about how the sales process works in different channels.
- Working on product development initiatives as part of a team.
- Analysing the commercial benefits of strategic projects.
- Learning about our investment capabilities and client needs.
Our Application Process
We will work with you during the recruitment process to align your strengths and preferences with our teams to find you the most suitable placement. To do this, we will follow a four stage recruitment process:
- Submit your CV Application.
- Complete Online Assessments.
- Complete a Video Interview.
- Attend one of our Assessment Centres.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for innovators, creative thinkers and hands-on individuals from any subject matter background, with a desire to learn and who have a genuine interest in financial markets. Candidates who succeed with us are self-motivated, capable of building and maintaining relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
We champion our ideas and are, at the same time, comfortable to have these ideas challenged. Candidates must be able to formulate their own opinions by thinking both analytically and critically about problems.
We cast our net wide as we want to recruit candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those from a broad range of degree disciplines.
Minimum Requirements
- Expected graduation date of 2024, with an expected grade of 2:1 or above.
- Available to start the programme on 19 June 2023.
- Right to Work in the UK - we are unable to provide sponsorship for our internship programmes.
Interested?
Apply now, or meet us at one of our career events. We regularly host and attend events around the UK where you can speak to managers, and current graduates, about what it’s like to join one of our schemes. At M&G Diversity and Inclusion is a strategic objective. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationally, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles. We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to:
- Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed
- Embrace Change - Be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas
- Deliver Results - Focus on outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination
- Keep it Simple - Cut through complexity and bureaucracy, be clear and decisive and never overcomplicate things
