Finance Actuarial Internship (Stirling)

Prudential UK Services; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

M&G plc invites penultimate and final-year undergraduates to join a structured eight-week Summer Internship in Finance, starting 28 June 2027. The programme includes cohort induction, team placements, a group project, professional development sessions, and regular support from Early Careers to help you build professional skills in a dynamic financial services environment.

Interns will rotate through actuarial teams, contribute to live projects, and gain hands-on experience across accounting,

Qualifications

• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with technology and digital tools.
• Flexibility and creativity to adapt and innovate.

Responsibilities

• Support actuarial analysis and liability valuation tasks and gain exposure to actuarial work.
• Understand reporting cycles and how actuarial analysis informs financial results of Life business.
• Contribute to projects and process improvements, supporting data governance and new workflows.
• Engage with stakeholders and collaborate across teams to broaden knowledge and network.
• Gain exposure to IT systems and technologies used in Finance, including digital tools and AI for modelling and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Tech proficient

Creativity

Education

Pursuing undergraduate degree

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: 31 st 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 Finance: 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 Finance and actuarial work within the Financial Services Industry.

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 then 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 Finance
• Group Project: An opportunity to collaborate with your peers on a business project, developing teamwork and problem-solving skills
• 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 Finance. At the end of the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for our Actuarial Graduate Programme starting in September 2028.

What will I be doing?

By joining one of our Actuarial teams within the Finance function, you'll play a meaningful role in helping M&G generate value for the organisation. Finance is at the heart of strategic decision-making - delivering insights, balancing stakeholder needs, and ensuring robust controls and governance to safeguard assets and enhance performance.

Interns at M&G make valuable contributions to the teams they work in, and you could be involved in a variety of tasks across our teams:

• Work alongside experienced colleagues to support actuarial analysis and liability valuation processes, and gain practical exposure to actuarial work
• Understand reporting cycles and processes, including how actuarial analysis supports the understanding of financial results of M&G's Life business
• Gain insights into how actuarial analysis supports business developments and projects, ensuring good outcomes for internal and external customers
• Get exposure to the latest IT systems and technologies used in Finance, learning how digital tools and AI enable efficient modelling, reporting and analysis
• Contribute to projects and process improvements, bringing fresh ideas, supporting data governance, and helping implement new workflows
• Engage with stakeholders and knowledge-sharing sessions, attending meetings and collaborating across teams to broaden your network and understanding

Finance at M&G has approximately 850 staff and as a function, is passionate about ensuring it is a diverse department where colleagues support each other, share information and ideas, and work together towards common goals. Development is a priority where professional qualifications, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) are supported alongside technical, data and technology capabilities.

What are we looking for?

• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Comfort with technology and digital tools
• Flexibility and creativity to adapt and innovate

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

M inimum Requirements

Expected graduation date of Summer 2028 (you will be a penultimate year student, or final year student intending to study a Master's degre