Asset Management: Equities Internship (London)

M&G PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G plc is offering an eight-week internship in Equities designed to give hands-on experience and develop technical and professional skills within Asset Management. You will be part of a cohort with induction sessions, live project work, and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues.

Successful interns will be considered for the Graduate Programme starting in September 2028, with regular check-ins and networking to grow expertise and professional connections across the investment teams.

Qualifications

• Curious minds and creative problem-solvers who are ready to start their career.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with technology and digital tools.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Learn about our investment business by working alongside experienced professionals across Equities and Multi Asset.
• Support projects and research, with opportunities to meet and shadow colleagues from across the wider investment business.
• Gain insight into how investment ideas are researched, debated and translated into portfolios, and how investment teams consider risk and return.

Skills

Curious mindset

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Tech literacy

Relationship building

Education

Penultimate year student

Final year student pursuing 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: 20th 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 Equities: 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 Equities 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 Equities.
• 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 Equities. 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?

M&G’s Equities and Multi Asset teams invest across global public markets, seeking to deliver attractive long‑term outcomes for our clients.

Our Equities business focuses on identifying investment opportunities through fundamental research and active stock selection, while Multi Asset brings together different asset classes and investment strategies to build diversified portfolios designed around a range of client objectives and market conditions.

Interns at M&G make valuable contributions to the teams they work in. In this team, you will:

• Learn about our investment business by working alongside experienced professionals across Equities and Multi Asset, gaining exposure to different investment strategies, markets and approaches.
• Support projects and research, with opportunities to meet and shadow colleagues from across the wider investment business.
• Gain insight into how investment ideas are researched, debated and translated into portfolios, and how investment teams consider risk, return and changing market conditions.
• Learn what it takes to be an M&G investment professional and develop a better understanding of the skills and capabilities required for a career in investment management.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for curious minds and creative problem-solvers who are ready to start their career in Equities. 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.
• Strong 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 Summer2028 (You will be a penultimate year student, or final year student intending to study a Master’s degree) Available to start the programme on 28June2027 Right to Work in theUK at the time of application – we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our internship programmes

What's the application process?

We want to match your strengths, interests and working preferences with the right teams.

Here’s how it works:

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 December2024, we had £345.9billion 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 175years, 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.