Asset Management: COO Internship (London)

M&G PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G plc offers an eight-week Summer Internship in the Asset Management COO. Join a cohort starting 28 June 2027 to gain hands-on experience, work on live projects, and learn from experienced colleagues.

You will rotate into teams, contribute to a group project, and participate in professional development sessions designed to build your technical and professional skills. This internship values curiosity, collaboration, and proactive learners.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Curious about technology, data and AI.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Currently pursuing Summer 2028 graduation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on live COO projects.
• Contribute to vendor and supplier management tasks.
• Support risk and control frameworks learning.
• Explore Data, AI and automation to improve client experience.
• Attend insight sessions and group project presentations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Curiosity about tech/AI

Education

Penultimate year / final year aiming Master’s

Job description

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 also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Closing Date: 31st December 2026.

Internship Overview

Begin your career journey in our Asset Management Chief Operating Office (COO): 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 see how our Asset Management Chief Operating Office (COO) function powers a global investment business from trade execution and client serving to technology, data and AI. 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.

• Team Placement: Join one team for eight weeks where you will work as a member of the team with real day-to-day responsibilities, contribute to live projects and learn from experienced colleagues to gain a solid understanding of the COO function within the Asset Management business.
• 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.

What will I be doing?

The COO function is central to the success of Asset Management, ensuring our business runs efficiently and effectively. It provides the operational backbone that supports investment activity and delivers exceptional client service, while driving strategic change across the organisation. The COO function spans a diverse range of teams and responsibilities, including:

• Dealing and Implementation – working with our Front Office teams to ensure accurate and timely trade execution.
• Operations – including Middle Office and Valuations; managing the full trade lifecycle, client servicing, and operational processes.
• Supplier Management – overseeing relationships with key third-party providers.
• Business Risk and Controls Management – keeping our operations resilient and well-controlled.
• Technology – including Data, AI and Analytics; designing and building the platforms and data capabilities that power the business.

An internship in the COO function will give you a unique insight into the inner workings of a global investment firm and the pivotal role we play in driving innovation, optimising processes, and ensuring we deliver the highest standards for our clients.

Internship Activities

As an intern, you could be involved in a range of activities such as:

• Vendor and Supplier Management – supporting the commercial management of external vendors and service providers.
• Product Development Support – working as part of a team to design and deliver solutions for new investment capabilities and product challenges.
• Risk and Control Frameworks – learning how operational controls are designed and implemented, while partnering with the business to ensure risks are effectively managed.
• Data, AI and automation – exploring how technology can improve client experience, reporting and efficiency.

What are we looking for?

We’re seeking candidates who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in building a career in operations, technology or risk within asset management. You should bring a proactive mindset, a willingness to take on challenges, and a passion for understanding how a global investment business operates. Successful candidates will bring:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with technology and digital tools, and curiosity about how data and AI can improve the way we work.
• 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.

Our Culture

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. M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [e-mail].

M&G is a leading international savings and investments business, managing money for around 4.6 million individual clients and more than 900 institutional clients in 38 offices worldwide. As at 31 December 2024, we had £345.9 billion of assets under management and administration.

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.