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 Finance Data Analyst, you will support the Global Finance Data team. This team is part of our Finance function reporting into the Data Director and Chief Financial Officer. The aim is to ensure data is managed and used appropriately in compliance with regulatory requirements to mitigate the risk of omissions or errors within our internal and external reporting. This prevents harm for customers, employees, and shareholders, as well as avoiding disruption, reputational damage, or regulatory intervention.
The team ensures the right processes and procedures are in place and support the Finance teams comply with the policies implemented by the Chief Data Officer and other related Risk functions. The team also supports the adoption of new technologies within Finance, including enhanced analysis and reporting tools as well as encouraging the safe and responsible use of AI.
What will you be doing?
As a Finance Data Analyst Apprentice you will be:
1. Supporting the Data team and the other Finance operational teams in understanding the requirements for various aspects of data policy compliance and centralising key evidence items
2. Supporting the Data team in documenting and maintaining elements of architecture, process lineage, and ownership
3. Supporting the generation and sharing of dashboard, evidence, and reporting
4. Managing internal Finance queries on data governance
5. Training and Awareness on the importance of governance and use of technology to colleagues in the Finance business
6. Attending planning, progress review, and oversight meetings
7. Engagement with data governance and architecture experts in other areas of M&G
8. Developing knowledge of the regulatory requirements on data governance
9. Learn how to have effective risk management in place and how data risks are identified, assessed, managed and reported
What will I need to be successful in this role?
10. Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
11. Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders with ease
12. Ability to manage processes and coordinating with different people
13. Strong mathematical and analytic skills
14. Empathy and good listening skills
15. Efficient, proactive, structured approach to work and very well organized
16. High level of accuracy and good attention to detail
17. Can effectively manage day-to-day work, alongside apprenticeship qualification
18. Moderate understanding of the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
19. A proactive team player who is confident about working with others but also independently and can promptly escalate any issue and work remotely where required
20. Logical and analytical approach coupled with intelligence, passion, and a drive to learn
Minimum Requirements
21. Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2026
22. You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme
23. Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK
24. Living in Scotland
25. Minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics
26. Minimum of Grade C in Two Highers or equivalent
Training Provided
As a Finance Data Analyst Apprentice with M&G, you will undertake the Data Analyst SCQF Level 8 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 for 18 - 23 months 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
£24,400 per annum plus benefits
Our application process
To apply for any of our apprenticeship roles you will be required to complete the following steps:
27. Submit your Application Form and CV
28. Complete your Online Assessment
29. Take part in a short Telephone Interview (for selected roles)
30. 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, we’re 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:
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, 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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