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 attitude and acandoapproach who is keen to build their experience and grow with M&G.
A successful candidate will beselfmotivated curious able to build strong relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
They should feel comfortable using their initiative working independently when needed and be eager to learn and progress.
The Role
As a PerformanceData AnalystApprentice you will support the team in producingaccurateperformance and risk information for a wide range of M&G funds and mandates. Working alongside experienced colleagues you will help prepare and check performance returnsassistwith attribution and contribution analysis and learn how industry standards such as GIPS are applied in practice.
The Performance Team playsan important rolein providing reliable signedoff data that supports client reporting and enterprisewide decisionmaking across M&G Asset Management. You will also support work where performance analytics are used across Strategic Oversight Management Information Supporting Committees and Boards Remuneration Investment Allocations and Risk Management.
As you grow in the role you will contribute to tasks such as validating fund performance helping explain what drives investment outcomes andassistingwith deeper analysis to understand performance trends and drivers. Throughout your apprenticeship you will build practical skills in data handlingtoolsand processes and gain a strong understanding of how performance information is producedgovernedand used across the business.
What will you be doing
As aPerformanceDataAnalystApprenticeyou will be:
Support the team with data checks and performance calculations across key systems such as Aladdin Accounting and FactSet learning how performance data is produced and verified.
Help deliveraccurateandtimelyperformance reports andexpostrisk information by working closely with colleagues and following established processes.
Assistwith the teams Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) activities gaining an understanding of how industry standards are applied in practice.
Work with the Head of Performance Capability and Solutions to support the design and improvement of performance tools and processes used across the asset management platform.
Help reconcile performance figures between custodians performanceenginesand attribution systems to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Respond toadhocinformation requests from Fund Managers Client Directors Investment Specialists Investment Risk Sales & Marketing and Clients with support from experienced team members.
Work alongside Operational teams and IT to help ensurehighqualitydata flows into performance and attribution systems.
Contribute to small projects aimed at improving accuracyefficiencyand ways of working within the team.
Support the maintenance of good working relationships with internal teams to help ensure performance outputs meet business needs.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders including Risk and control teams to help uphold a strong control environment.
Stay curious about industry developments regulatorythemesand business trends and use learning opportunities to grow your understanding.
What will I need to be successful in this role
A high levelof accuracy and strong attention to detail.
An analytical mindset with solidproblemsolvingskills.
Strong capability in data manipulation withproficiencyin Excel and familiarity with analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau; knowledge of SQL or Python is an advantage.
Confident written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to build andmaintainproductive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Confidence in managing processes and coordinating activities across different teams.
A strong focus on customer service and stakeholder needs.
An organisedproactiveand structured approach to work.
The ability to balancedaytodaytasks alongside completing an apprenticeship qualification.
A solid understanding of Microsoft Office including Word Excel Power BIPowerPointand Outlook.
A genuine interest in usingtechnologyledsolutions to improve access to performance data and support the functions development.
A logicalanalyticaland curious approach supported by the drive to learn and grow.
MinimumRequirements
Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2026
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 inEngland
Minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics
Minimum of Grade C in Three A-Levels or equivalent such as BTEC Nationals
Training Provided
AsaPerformanceDataAnalystApprentice with M&G you will undertaketheData AnalystLevel4 Apprenticeship.The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning pre-recorded lectures and face to face inductions and masterclasses
Future Prospects
This is a fixed term contract for18- 23months upon which the business may decide toretain 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
26900perannum plus benefits
Our application process
To apply for any of our apprenticeship roles you willbe requiredto complete the following steps:
Submit your Application Form and CV
Complete your Online Assessment
Take part in a short Telephone Interview (for selected roles)
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.
As you may expect our Apprenticeship roles are extremely popular and therefore we may need to close vacancies early if we receivea high levelof applications.
What we offer
At M&Gwerecommitted to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:
As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays with the opportunity topurchaseup to 5 extra days andadditionalflexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy to balance your work and personal commitments.
Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity adoption surrogacy and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you with family options - for peace of mind.
To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering visitLife at M&G
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc underpinned by our policies and our employee-led 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.
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