Asset Management: Private Markets Internship (London)

M&G PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G plc invites applications for an eight-week Summer Internship in Asset Management Private Markets. You will gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and build understanding of Private Markets through an induction, team placements, and a group project.

Interns will participate in professional development sessions, shadow experienced colleagues, and contribute to live projects. The programme leads to potential opportunities on the Graduate Programme starting

Qualifications

• Curious minds and creative problem-solvers who are ready to start their career in Private Markets.
• Ability to work with multiple teams and investment desks across asset classes.
• Comfort with technology and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn about our business by working alongside experienced professionals across various business functions and investment desks.
• Support projects and have opportunities to meet and shadow people from across the investment business.
• Learn what it takes to be an M&G investment professional and gain understanding of key competencies for the industry.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication & collaboration

Tech savvy

Education

Penultimate year student or final year planning Master’s

Job description

Overview

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

Closing Date: 20th December 2026

Summer Internship (28 June 2027)

Begin your career journey in Asset Management Private Markets: 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 Private Markets 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 Private Markets.
• 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 Private Markets. At the end of the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for our Graduate Programme starting in September 2028.

Internship Responsibilities

M&G's Private Market’s area focuses on investments that are not publicly traded, including structured finance, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private debt. The strategy involves direct investments, co‑investments, and partnerships with other investors to access unique opportunities that can provide attractive returns and risk‑adjusted performance. This also includes Impact strategies across our range such as the Catalyst initiative that targets impactful investments to drive positive change and sustainable growth by seeking out opportunities that align with broader societal and environmental goals, often focusing on sectors such as climate, health and tackling inequality. Interns at M&G make valuable contributions to the teams they work in, in this team you will:

• Learn about our business by working alongside experienced professionals across various business functions, and investment desks covering multiple asset classes.
• Where required, support projects and have the opportunity to meet and shadow people from across the investment business.
• Learn what it takes to be an M&G investment professional and gain a better understanding of the key competencies required for a career in the industry.

Requirements and Qualifications

We’re looking for curious minds and creative problem‑solvers who are ready to start their career in Private Markets. If you’re eager to learn, keen to collaborate, and motivated to deliver great outcomes, this is the place for you.

• 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 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.