Private Credit Investment 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 acan-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 Private Credit Investment apprentice your role will support the development delivery and presentation of our private credit investment proposition to clients. The role sits at the intersection of investments and client engagement making it ideal for someone who is passionate about private markets and enjoys translating complex investment strategies into clear compelling client-facing narratives.

You will work closely with fund managers investment teams client directors and client-facing colleagues to help position private credit strategies support fundraising and client communication and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the firms private markets offering.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in asset management building a solid foundation in private credit while developing strong communication and commercial skills. You will be part of a collaborative supportive environment where you can learn from experienced colleagues contribute to meaningful client work and grow your understanding of how private markets operate.

What will you be doing

As a Private Credit Investment Apprentice you will:

• Support the development and articulation of the private credit investment proposition across different strategies

• Help translate complex investment concepts into clear client-friendly materials

• Assist in preparing client presentations pitch decks factsheets and marketing materials

• Support responses to client and consultant due diligence questionnaires (DDQs / RFPs)

• Contribute to thought leadership content such as market updates commentaries and insights

• Develop a strong understanding of the firms private credit strategies portfolio construction and performance drivers

• Monitor market trends in private credit and private markets more broadly

• Conduct competitor analysis and help position strategies effectively versus peers

• Support internal teams with research on investor needs and market developments

• Work closely with fund managers and investment professionals to gather insights on portfolios and transactions

• Collaborate with client directors to support preparation of investment updates for clients including quarterly and ad hoc reporting

• Attend investment meetings where appropriate to build product knowledge and contribute to content development

• Assist with new product launches and updates to existing strategies

• Support roadshows client meetings and investor events (preparation and follow-up)

• Help maintain client and consultant databases and materials

What will I need to be successful in this role

• Strong interest in private markets private credit and asset management and a keen interest to learn and develop in this space

• Prior exposure/interest in impact/ESG related matters is beneficial

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and high-quality presentation skills

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

• Ability to explain complex topics in a clear and structured way

• Commercial mindset and interest in client needs

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Curious proactive and eager to learn

• Comfortable working with both technical investment professionals and client-facing teams

MinimumRequirements

• Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2026You 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

AsaPrivate Credit Investment Apprentice with M&G you will undertaketheInvestment Operations Level 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 toretain 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 willbe requiredto 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 receivea high levelof 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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