Finance Data Graduate

M&G; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is offering a two-year graduate scheme in Finance, starting in September 2026. The program includes hands-on experience, professional qualifications support, and skills development. Successful candidates will engage in business rotations, contribute to projects, and learn how data impacts strategic decision-making. The firm champions diversity and welcomes applications from all degree disciplines. This is a great opportunity to build a career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development resources

Supportive mentorship program

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate a proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Candidates welcome from all degree disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Gain insights into Finance supporting business developments.
• Contribute to projects and process improvements.
• Exposure to latest IT systems and technologies in Finance.

Skills

Comfort with technology and digital tools

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated and collaborative

Education

All degree disciplines accepted

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.

Start Your Career with Our Two-Year Graduate Scheme

Join us and gain hands‑on experience at M&G whilst building a deep understanding of Data within the context of Finance . Your journey starts on 14 September 2026 with a cohort‑wide induction, blending industry‑focused training with insight sessions led by our experienced professionals. From there, you’ll embark on a programme designed to accelerate your growth:

• Business Rotations: Participate in structured rotations across key technologies and Finance functions. Each placement will help you build technical expertise and broaden your understanding of how our business operates.
• Professional Qualifications: We’ll support you in studying for a qualification relevant to your role, providing dedicated study leave and resources to help you succeed.
• Professional Skills Development: Alongside your cohort, you’ll develop essential skills via interactive workshops and self‑led missions, covering topics like networking, communication, and personal brand.

To support you throughout the programme you’ll have a manager to guide your development, a buddy for day‑to‑day queries, and plenty of opportunities to attend insight events and grow your network across M&G.

What will I be doing?

By joining our 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. The successful candidate will:

• Gain insights into how Finance 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 reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to projects and process improvements, bringing fresh ideas, supporting data governance, and helping implement new workflows.

This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in a function that 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 are supported alongside data and technology, leadership and collaboration skills.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for curious minds and creative problem‑solvers with a genuine interest in data within Finance. If you’re eager to learn, ready to collaborate, and passionate about making an impact, this is the place for you. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Comfort with technology and digital tools, with an interest in the application of data analysis, data use, and governance.
• Self‑motivated and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in teams and build strong relationships.
• Analytical and critical thinkers who can form independent opinions and approach problems with curiosity.
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across teams and with stakeholders.

We welcome applicants from all degree disciplines and champion diversity of thought and experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Recent Graduate, or graduating in Summer 2026.
• Right to Work in the UK at the time of application - we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this programme.

What’s the application process?

We want to match your strengths, interests and working preferences with the right teams. Here’s how the process works:

1. Submit your CV.

2. Complete online assessments.

3. Take part in an online job simulation.

4. Attend one of our assessment centres.

Close Date

16 January

Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career at M&G!

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]

We also welcome associates who are legally entitled to work in the UK and support you through a recruitment journey aligned with the best practices of the UK recruitment journey.