Actuarial Graduate Scheme

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Actuarial Graduate Scheme

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.

What is Finance at M&G?

The Finance function sits at the heart of M&G, helping to generate value for the organisation through delivery of insights, challenge and delivery of robust, high quality financial information and involvement in strategic decisions.  Finance identifies and balances the needs of relevant stakeholders and customers, including those inside and outside the finance function while ensuring appropriate controls, processes and governance are in place to safeguard the company’s assets and enhance financial performance. 

Finance at M&G has approx. 850 staff and as a function, is passionate about ensuring it is a diverse department where colleagues support each other, share information and ideas, and work together towards common goals.  Development is seen as a priority where professional qualifications are supported alongside data and technology, leadership and collaboration skills

What is the M&G Actuarial Graduate Scheme?  

The scheme is a 3-year rotational programme, resulting in a permanent role upon completion. During this time, you will be rotating through different teams within Finance, whilst following your own learner journey. 

Our Actuarial stream will support you with working towards the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) qualification.  You will receive comprehensive training provision towards gaining this, including study support, full financial support for study material, class and exam fees and study leave to prepare.

Rotations could be up to eighteen months, giving you plenty of time to become a value-add member in the team, to pick up day-to-day responsibilities, as well as working on live projects. Throughout each rotation, your manager will work with you to assess your performance: looking at your strengths and areas of development to adjust your personal development plan as your career interests develop. 

Moving into the corporate world is an adjustment, and we want to make sure you feel supported in making that step. Upon joining, you will be allocated a buddy from some of our current and previous Graduates to act as a peer-mentor, and we have designed a comprehensive induction to introduce you to the world of M&G, our industry, and to also equip you with the professional skills needed to effectively transition into your first rotation.

Building a network is key to your career, M&G hosts a number of social events throughout the year, as well as a host of networking opportunities which you will be encouraged to attend. 

What will you be doing?  

Your rotational programme has been designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to be successful once you finish the scheme and you will learn from our highly experienced finance professionals to help you succeed in the world of finance. 

Graduates at M&G make a valuable contribution to the teams they work in and are involved in a variety of tasks, including the preparation of accounting books and records, assessment and development of financial controls, developing insight and analysis skills, presenting financial information to stakeholders and contributing towards various activities linked to the production of statutory and regulatory reporting and management information.  

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and have a genuine interest in starting their career in Finance. We don’t require specific degrees or grades because we know each background and experience brings its own skills and individual perspective to M&G. This programme will teach you the technical and professional skills you need to be successful in your career, as long as you are committed to investing the time in your own development. 

Minimum Requirements

• Recent Graduate or expected graduation date of 2026.
• Available to start the programme on 1 September 2026.

About M&G plc

M&G plc is an international savings and investments business, managing money for around 5 million retail customers and more than 800 institutional clients in 28 markets. As at 30 June 2022, we had £348.9 billion of assets under management and administration. Our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly.

With a heritage dating back more than 170 years, M&G plc has a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. We serve our savings and insurance customers under the Prudential brand in the UK and Europe, and under the M&G Investments brand for asset management clients globally.

As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities.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 of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.

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.

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.

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