Performance Data Analyst Apprentice

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of 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

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a confident individual with a positive attitude and a can-do approach who is keen to build their experience and grow with M&G.

A successful candidate will be self-motivated curious able to build strong relationships and work effectively as part of a team.

They should feel comfortable using their initiative working independently when needed and be eager to learn and progress.

The Role

As a Performance Data Analyst Apprentice you will support the team in producing accurate performance and risk information for a wide range of M&G funds and mandates. Working alongside experienced colleagues you will help prepare and check performance returns assist with attribution and contribution analysis and learn how industry standards such as GIPS are applied in practice.

The Performance Team plays an important role in providing reliable signed off data that supports client reporting and enterprise wide decision making across M&G Asset Management. You will also support work where performance analytics are used across Strategic Oversight Management Information Supporting Committees and Boards Remuneration Investment Allocations and Risk Management.

As you grow in the role you will contribute to tasks such as validating fund performance helping explain what drives investment outcomes and assisting with deeper analysis to understand performance trends and drivers. Throughout your apprenticeship you will build practical skills in data handling tools and processes and gain a strong understanding of how performance information is produced governed and used across the business.

What will you be doing

As a Performance Data Analyst Apprentice you will :

• Support the team with data checks and performance calculations across key systems such as Aladdin Accounting and FactSet learning how performance data is produced and verified

• Help deliver accurate and timely performance reports and export risk information by working closely with colleagues and following established processes

• Assist with the teams Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) activities gaining an understanding of how industry standards are applied in practice

• Work with the Head of Performance Capability and Solutions to support the design and improvement of performance tools and processes used across the asset management platform

• Help reconcile performance figures between custodians performance engines and attribution systems to ensure consistency and accuracy

• Respond to ad hoc information requests from Fund Managers Client Directors Investment Specialists Investment Risk Sales & Marketing and Clients with support from experienced team members

• Work alongside Operational teams and IT to help ensure high-quality data flows into performance and attribution systems

• Contribute to small projects aimed at improving accuracy efficiency and ways of working within the team

• Support the maintenance of good working relationships with internal teams to help ensure performance outputs meet business needs

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders including Risk and control teams to help uphold a strong control environment

• Stay curious about industry developments regulatory themes and business trends and use learning opportunities to grow your understanding

What will I need to be successful in this role

• A high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail

• An analytical mindset with solid problem solving skills

• Strong capability in data manipulation with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau; knowledge of SQL or Python is an advantage

• Confident written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Confidence in managing processes and coordinating activities across different teams

• A strong focus on customer service and stakeholder needs

• An organised proactive and structured approach to work

• The ability to balance day-to-day tasks alongside completing an apprenticeship qualification

• A solid understanding of Microsoft Office including Word Excel Power BI PowerPoint and Outlook

• A genuine interest in using technology led solutions to improve access to performance data and support the functions development

• A logical analytical and curious approach supported by the drive to learn and gro w

Minimum Requirements

• Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2026

• You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme

• Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK

• Living in England

• Minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics

• Minimum of Grade C in Three A-Levels or equivalent such as BTEC Nationals

Training Provided

Asa Performance Data Analyst Apprentice with M&G you will undertakethe Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship .The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning pre-recorded lectures and face to face inductions and masterclasses

Future Prospects

This is a fixed term contract for18- 23months upon which the business may decide to retain subject to the Apprentice performance headcount and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department.

Salary

26900perannum plus benefits

Our application process

To apply for any of our apprenticeship roles you will be required to complete the following steps:

• Submit your Application Form and CV

• Complete your Online Assessment

• Take part in a short Telephone Interview (for selected roles)

• Attend one of our Assessment Centre

We are only accepting one application per candidate so please do review all job descriptions and outline your top three choices in your application.

As you may expect our Apprenticeship roles are extremely popular and therefore we may need to close vacancies early if we receive a high level of applications.

What we offer

At M&G were committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• 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 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. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job will be offered an interview if they opt in to the scheme when applying.

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