Investment Intern Review

Within the RADS Team I supported the team with analysis both from a bottom up and top down level. The team has regular calls to discuss potential and future investment opportunities that I sit in on, alongside a number of networking opportunities. On a day to day basis I am undertaking research of firms alongside larger projects such as ESG work and financial modelling.

A helpful new skill I learnt was how to use Excel to a much higher level than I had previously, with tasks such as financial modelling pushing my ability to a place I did not expect to reach in such a short amount of time. The ability to have small talk with high level/senior people is something I have also developed over the internship through a number of coffee catch ups.

I was given responsibility from day one on both larger, long term projects alongside a number of small analysis tasks. The level of responsibility allowed me to add valuable contributions to the team which was extremely meaningful.

I received a large amount of support from everyone within my team, with a great culture of collaboration throughout the firm really being shown on a daily basis.

The culture is extremely supportive with every member of the team and firm willing to take time to help with any questions which from a new starters position is really comforting.

The internship has been a great introduction to asset management and M&G as a firm, high level of exposure to the teams work alongside a large number of networking opportunities have allowed me to take full advantage of my short time. I hope to join on the graduate scheme and continue my time within both the industry and M&G.

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Just be yourself, no one expects you to know everything so just be relaxed and try and enjoy the process as much as you can. Be prepared and full of confidence in yourself!