AHL IDI Graduate Analyst

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets across all major asset classes with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at

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* As at 30 June 2026

THE TEAM

The global IDI team spans Hong Kong Sofia London and now Boston. The team isresponsible for implementingall new business and portfolios (funds Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) and investment strategies) maintaining the integrity of systematic models and steering the long-term development of our trading mission is to ensure every quantitative strategy is implemented with precision and aligned withitsinvestment objectives from initial research idea through to the last London-based and focusedprimarily on Man AHLs content as part of Systematic you will be part of a connected global network sharing tooling codebase and implementation capabilities across all four locations.

The problems the team solves are diverse complex and high-impact. The team is the primary responder when production issues halt the investment managers requiring rapid diagnosis and resolution without introducing new risks. The team are the operational architects who translate a researchers ideal strategyorportfolio into a robust scalable solutionbalancingspeed resilience and business teamalso works closely with otherareassuch as Portfolio Management and Trading to explain why an algorithm and portfolio optimizer generatedspecifictrades. Finally we partner with technologists to help design trading architecture that is automatedscalableandtransparent enough for manual intervention when necessary.

This role offersexceptionalexposure. Man Groupsflat structure meansyour workiswidely visible across the group you will be working with portfolio managers quantitative researchers product structuring specialists and traders with the opportunity and expectationto contribute propose solutions and make decisions regardless of seniority. Youll be supported throughout and as you build confidence you will represent the global IDI team on cross-departmental working groups and present findings directly to senior management.

THE PROGRAMME: BUILDING A WELL-ROUNDED ANALYST

This is not a generic graduate scheme where you tour the business and hope to find a home. You are hired explicitly as a future IDI Analyst. However to be effective in IDI you must deeply understand the teams you will be interacting with every day.

For this reason your first 18 months are structured to give you a 360-degree view of how a systematic hedge fund operates:

• Months 16 (IDI Team): You begin in IDI shadowing our core operations. You will learn how we monitor daily portfolio management implement new research and drive strategic projects. You will not be making production trading decisions yet; instead your focus will be on deep-dive data analysis automating processes and helping to build out our emerging AI capabilities.
• Months 718 (Rotations): You will complete three tailored 4-month rotations across teams that are key stakeholders of IDIsuch as Business Management Investment Risk Execution Analytics and Trade Operations & Middle Office Accounting. You are there to understand their pain points their workflows how IDI can better support them and build lasting human relationships.
• Month 19 onwards: You return to IDI permanently bringing back the cross-functional knowledge necessary to steer complex cross-departmental implementations.

Throughout this 18-month journey you will be supported by a dedicated mentor who will guide your technical and professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES (FIRST 6 MONTHS)

During your initial 6 months within the IDI team you will not be expected to run the trading system or make production decisions. Instead you will focus on building your knowledge and delivering value through:

• Shadowing tasks across the IDI team including day-to-day portfolio management monitoring implementation analytics and strategic projects.
• Automating existing processes and streamlining daily investment management workflows.
• Conducting deep-dive data analysis with autonomy providing meaningful business insights to senior management and improving processes for the team.
• Building out tooling and the emerging AI capability of the team.
• Developing a thorough understanding of complex systems and interactions including the ability to sort through dynamic datasets to analyse key indicators.
• Contributing to AHLs overall Investment and Data Implementation effort by collaborating with other teams across AHL.

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

We recognise that technical skills develop over time. We are primarily looking for candidates who demonstrate the right mindset and soft skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Essential:Essential:

• Strong academic record and higher education degree with high mathematical and computing content (e.g. Computer Science Mathematics Physics Statistics or other disciplines involving technical and quantitative analysis techniques).
• High level of curiosity and openness to taking on new challenges.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and problem-solving in unstructured environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with peers and senior stakeholders across IDI and other teams.
• Resilience and the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.

Advantageous:Advantageous:

• Programming skills in SQL and an object-oriented language preferably Python.
• Experience (such as internships or academic projects) working with technical solutions for operational or data-related tasks.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS & TIMELINES

The stages are outlined below along with indicative timelines. Please note that exact dates may shift depending on application volumes and business requirements.

• Application Window: 29th July - 20th August 2026
• Aptitude & Coding Tests:August September 2026
• Soft Skills and Core Values Assessment Centre:September 2026
• Final Interview: September/October 2026

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the application window early if sufficient applications are received. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Inclusion Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
Youll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives partnerships and programmes youll find opportunities to grow develop your talents and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives while advancing your career through professional development and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people youll receive two annual Mankind days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements pension/401k life and long-term disability coverage group sick pay enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

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