Finance Analyst Apprentice
Finance Analyst Apprentice
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Job Description
At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work.As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of telling it like it is owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible 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
Who are we looking for
We are looking for a confident individual with a positive outlook and a can do attitude who are aspiring to build their experience and progress at M&G.
A successful candidate is someone who is self motivated capable of building and maintaining relationships naturally curious and work effectively as part of a team. A powerful desire to learn and a genuine interest in Finance.
The applicant would ideally have an inquisitive nature and be curious. The successful applicant should feel confident to use their own initiative and work alone where required with an aspiration to want to learn and progress.
The Role
The Products & Operations team part of the Actuarial Operations and Support team sits within the Actuarial Modelling and Valuations Centre of Excellence within Finance.
We own the calculations bases and associated parameters that underpin the illustrations and servicing calculations used by M&G policy admin systems. We provide actuarial support to the wider business in relation to the operation of these products.
What will you be doing
As a Finance Analyst Apprentice your daily duties will include:
- Developing knowledge of the M&G products and policy admin systems
- Supporting the team in the calculation of a variety of illustrations and servicing parameters and ensuring a successful upload of these on to the admin systems
- Supporting investigations into Actuarial calculation related queries raised by other Finance areas and/or the wider business
- Supporting the team in the provision of advice and support on technical actuarial calculations for a variety of products and systems
- Assistance with maintenance of documented calculation bases for preparing illustrations and administration system calculations for M&Gs life pension and investment products.
- Helping the team manage priorities effectively through escalation and discussion of deliverable timelines seeking agreement on priorities with key stakeholders
- Attending meetings and supporting implementation of regulatory projects
- Helping the team in the production of management information such as latest view on PruFund prices and answering queries on outputs such as explaining market movements
What will I need to be successful in this role
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills and good attention to detail
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to progress and deliver multiple pieces of work concurrently to agreed deadlines
- Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work on own initiative
- Basic Excel and Word skills
- Confident communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders with ease
- Ability to manage processes and coordinating with different people
- Can effectively manage day to day work alongside apprenticeship qualification
Our application process
To apply for any of our apprenticeship roles you will be required to complete the following steps:
- Submit your Application Form and CV
- Complete your Online Assessment
- Complete an Online Video Interview
- Attend one of our Assessment Centre
We are only accepting one application per candidate so please do review all job descriptions and outline your top three choices in your application.
Minimum Requirements
- Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2025
- You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme
- Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK
- Living in Scotland
- Pass in Five National 5s including English and Maths
- Minimum of Grade C in Two Highers or equivalent
Training Provided
As a Finance Analyst Apprentice with M&G you will undertake the Providing Financial Advice Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning prerecorded lectures and face to face inductions and masterclasses
Future Prospects
This is a fixed term contract for 18 23 months upon which the business may decide to retain subject to the Apprentice performance headcount and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department.
Salary
22900 per annum plus benefits
As you may expect our Apprenticeship roles are extremely popular and therefore we may need to close vacancies early if we receive a high level of applications.
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc underpinned by our policies and our employeeled networks who provide networking opportunities advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender ethnicity age sexual orientation nationality disability or long term condition we are looking to attract promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
Ifyou need assistanceor an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional needpleaselet usknow by contacting us at:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
