Junior jobs in United Kingdom

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 work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

To provide a high-quality service for M&G plc as part of the Position Reporting function, that sits within the Regulatory Reporting team.

The focus of the role will be to act as an authoriser of the Shareholder Reporting Team’s BAU tasks, to act as an SME/point of contact for the team and to provide support to the Manager in leading the team and helping with the development of the more junior analysts. Within the role, the Shareholder Reporting SME will also be required to take ownership of governance forums, the gathering of MI stats and meetings with external stakeholders. The applicant will also be required to carry out analysis and impact on any regulation change, look at process/system enhancements and provide project support where required.

The Shareholder Reporting SME will work closely with the other team members to ensure the impact of business and Regulatory change is managed effectively and internal controls and processes are adjusted accordingly.

Applicants should have strong analytical skills and a good understanding of global Shareholder Reporting Regulations. Flexibility, good communication and a strong desire to develop knowledge and skills are also vital for this role.

Proven experience of Shareholder Reporting (Threshold/Disclosure of Interest Reporting) is essential for this role.

• Ensure compliance with major shareholding regulation globally, including completion and submission of long disclosure notifications.
• Daily monitoring of global Takeover panels, and subsequent submission of disclosures within regulated deadlines.
• Continually monitor and improve, where necessary, the processes, controls and procedures associated with the function.
• Liaise effectively with key internal and external stakeholders to collect and verify data, ensuring accurate and timely information is available to meet our Regulatory obligations.
• Understanding system data lineage and ensuring data used is appropriately governed and documented.
• Understanding Data Risk and the impact on the organisation.
• Running regular quality controls to ensure the completeness, and accuracy of data.
• Ownership of Governance processes and Operating group meetings.
• Managing and maintaining good relationships with external stakeholders.
• Support junior members of staff with development and training.

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving.
• Good technical acumen and interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to liaise effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Proactivity, enthusiasm and a desire to learn in order to make a real difference.
• Effective time management, ability to prioritise and organisational skills to ensure deadlines are met.
• A willingness to be flexible.
• Works well both individually and within a team.
• Ability to follow tasks and projects through until completion/full delivery.
• A drive to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Quick learner.

• Strong experience in a similar role
• Strong practical experience of working with large volumes of data is required.
• A high level of literacy and numeracy, with an extensive knowledge of standard applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint is required.
• Knowledge of other applications supporting data analysis, such as Power BI, would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Investment Management activities would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the M&G Group structure or an equivalent Group structure would be an advantage.
• Experience in interpreting regulations and changes to regulation would be an advantage.
• Experience of liaising with lawyers or legal counsel would be an advantage.

Recruiter: Sarah Hawkins

Location: London

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, 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 careers@mandg.com.