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 acando approach who is keen to build their experience and grow with M&G.
A successful candidate will be selfmotivated 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 Finance Data Analyst you will support the Global Finance Data team. This team is part of our Finance function reporting into the Data Director and Chief Financial Officer. The aim is to ensure data is managed and used appropriately in compliance with regulatory requirements to mitigate the risk of omissions or errors within our internal and external reporting. This prevents harm for customers employees and shareholders as well as avoiding disruption reputational damage or regulatory intervention.
The team ensures the right processes and procedures are in place and support the Finance teams comply with the policies implemented by the Chief Data Officer and other related Risk functions. The team also supports the adoption of new technologies within Finance including enhanced analysis and reporting tools as well as encouraging the safe and responsible use of AI.
What will you be doing
As a Finance Data Analyst Apprentice you will be:
Supporting the Data team and the other Finance operational teams in understanding the requirements for various aspects of data policy compliance and centralising key evidence items
Supporting the Data team in documenting and maintaining elements of architecture process lineage and ownership
Supporting the generation and sharing of dashboard evidence and reporting
Managing internal Finance querieson data governance
Training and Awareness on the importance of governance and use of technology to colleagues in the Finance business
Attending planning progress review and oversight meetings
Engagement with data governance and architecture experts in other areas of M&G
Developing knowledge of the regulatory requirements on data governance
Learn how to have effective risk management in place and how data risks areidentified assessedmanagedand reported
What will I need to be successful in this role
Confident communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to build andmaintainrelationships with internal and external stakeholders with ease
Ability to manage processes andcoordinatingwith different people
Strong mathematical and analytic skills
Empathy and good listening skills
Efficient proactive structured approach to work and very wellorganized
High levelof accuracy and good attention to detail
Can effectively manageday-to-daywork alongside apprenticeshipqualification
Moderate understanding of the MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
A proactive team player who is confident about working with others but also independently and can promptly escalate any issue and work remotely whererequired
Logical and analytical approach coupled with intelligence passion and a drive to learn
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 in Scotland
Minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics
Minimum of Grade C in Two Highers or equivalent
Training Provided
AsaFinance Data Analyst Apprentice with M&G you will undertaketheData AnalystSCQF 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
24400perannum 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&G were committed 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 to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility 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 visit Life 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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Required Experience:
IC