Asset Management: Client Group & Product Internship (London)

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme up to 18%

Share Save and Share Incentive Plan

38 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Job summary

M&G is offering an eight-week Summer Internship within the Asset Management Client Group & Product. You will join one team for eight weeks, contribute to live projects, and shadow experienced colleagues to gain a solid understanding of how Client Group & Product work together.

You will be part of a structured programme with induction, group project, and professional development, supporting your growth and career journey in asset management.

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Clear communication and collaboration in a team context.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across Sales, Client Group Strategy & Operations, and Product.
• Contribute to live projects and learn through shadowing experienced colleagues.
• Participate in group project, professional development sessions, and network with mentors.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Collaboration

Tech literacy

Relationship building

Education

Penultimate year / final year student intending Master’s

Job description

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through 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 offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role.

Closing Date: 31st December 2026

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of interest, so we recommend applying as soon as you can to avoid missing out.

Begin your career journey in Asset Management Client Group & Product: Join M&G’s eight-week Summer Internship

Join us on 28 June 2027 for an eight week internship to gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and build a strong understanding of Client Group & Product within Asset Management.

Your journey will start with a cohort-wide induction, with focused insight sessions to help you learn more about M&G, network with colleagues, and begin developing your professional skills. You will take part in a structured programme, including:

• Team Placement: Join one team for eight weeks where you will take on meaningful work, contribute to live projects, and shadow experienced colleagues to gain a solid understanding of Client Group & Product.
• Group Project: An opportunity to collaborate with your peers on a live strategic challenge, developing teamwork and problem solving skills and presenting your recommendations back to the business at the end of the programme.
• Professional Development: Take part in interactive learning sessions and networking opportunities designed to grow your expertise and build your professional network.
• Your Support Network: Regular check-ins with the Early Careers Team, your manager, and a buddy will ensure you have all the support you need during the programme.

This internship is your first step toward a career in Client Group & Product. At the end of the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for our Graduate Programme starting in September 2028.

What will I be doing?

As part of our global Client Group and Product functions, you’ll gain hands-on experience across one of our teams: Sales, Client Group Strategy and Operations, and Product teams. Interns at M&G make valuable contributions to the teams they work in, and could be involved in:

Sales: You’ll work on projects that explore new and evolving sales channels, conduct research into under-penetrated markets, and provide business development support to sales directors. You’ll also assist in bringing new products to market, learn how the sales process works across different channels.

Client Group Strategy and Operations: you’ll get to see the workings of the Client Group function on a day to day basis, as well as gaining exposure to key industry trends and developments. Your role in this team will likely include distribution strategy projects (e.g., research and analysis to inform recommendations on strategic topics such as geographical expansion and targeting specific sales channels) and working with the sales management team to analyse sales and client trends. Additionally, you may assist in developing tools to streamline internal processes and deliver enhanced insights, and helping the Client Group adopt AI to improve productivity.

Product: You will assist in designing new funds, focusing on both structural and technical aspects, as well as conducting competitor research. Your role may also involve product management work, such as modifying liquidity terms, incentive fee structures, and legal documentation.

This is a unique opportunity to understand how we connect investment capabilities with client needs, develop innovative products, and shape strategic growth

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for curious minds and creative problem-solvers who are ready to start their career in our Client Group & Product teams. If you’re eager to learn, keen to collaborate, and motivated to deliver great outcomes, this is the place for you. Successful candidates will bring:

• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with technology and digital tools.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships across teams and stakeholders

We welcome applicants from all degree disciplines and value diverse perspectives and experiences.

Minimum Requirements

• Expected graduation date of Summer 2028 (You will be a penultimate year student, or final year student intending to study a Master’s degree)
• Available to start the programme on 28 June 2027
• Right to Work in the UK at the time of application - we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our internship programmes

We’re dedicated to supporting your wellbeing and helping you thrive, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, and financially plan for the future. Our UK benefits include:

• A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions).
• Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside 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 five extra days. Our Time Off When You Need It policy gives you the flexibility - to balance work and personal commitments.
• Our market-leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - because supporting families is an important part of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options - for peace of mind.

At M&G we strive to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by our policies and employee-led networks that offer networking, support and development opportunities for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – across gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and more – including neurodivergent individuals, career returners and those with military service experience.

M&G is proud to be Level 3: Disability Confident Leaderunder the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme, and we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you would like to participate in the initiative, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. All candidates have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments when applying. If you need any additional support at any stage, please contact us via email.