Company: M&G

Event: M&G’s Finance Summer Internship Event

Date: 21st November 2024 (invite-only event once you have completed the application process)

Location: Scotland, Kildean

If you are interested in the internship, we recommend that you do not submit your application until after the event so that you can absorb as much information as possible. If you have already submitted your application and completed the first assessment stage, don’t hesitate to get in touch with emilia@sanctuarygraduates.co.uk or liam.copeman@sanctuarygraduates.co.uk.

Who are M&G?

M&G plc is a leading international savings and investments business, managing money for around 4.6 million retail clients and more than 900 institutional clients in 38 offices worldwide. Their purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; they are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent

M&G’s Early Careers schemes are designed to train and develop the people who could shape the future of our organisation. It doesn’t matter what you’ve studied before – they are looking for people who are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to investing in their own development.

At M&G plc, their commitment to diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of their purpose – to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. Across their activities, M&G are working hard to create a fully inclusive environment for their clients, colleagues and communities.

M&G believe in the power of diversity in all its forms to help build a positive workplace, and are making good progress toward achieving their target of 40% women and 20% ethnicity/ nationality in Senior Leadership by 2025.

Testimonials from the M&G Team

• Sereena Johal, Central Sustainability Office Governance Manager
  • “I enjoy working at M&G as the culture is so inclusive. People want to know about your background, want to know about your culture and most importantly, they want to see one another succeed.”

• Ammir Barakat, Finance Intern
  • “To say that my time here at M&G has been positive would be an understatement. I have been supported by an exceptional manager and team who have treated me with the utmost respect and always answered my long and numerous questions. Also, I’ve been supported by the wonderful Early Careers Team, who have ensured a seamless experience and 8 weeks full of learning opportunities. My internship has definitely been surprising, as it distilled misconceptions I had of finance. In fact, M&G is the opposite, the employees here are compassionate, and they truly care about the customers and clients, and of course the interns. I would strongly recommend this internship program to anyone interested in growing their career at a supportive company.”

• Constantina Shiacola, Technology Intern
  • “This internship has been an eye-opening and undoubtedly invaluable step in my early career journey. Having no previous experience in financial services or technology, I was initially apprehensive of what I could offer as an intern, but I am glad to say I was proven wrong. The welcoming and inclusive culture at M&G was an incredible environment to learn, develop and get inspired from. I am now motivated to explore how far I can push myself and grow with new opportunities that come my way!”

• Henrietta Tse, Wealth Intern
  • “The depth and breadth of knowledge I’ve gained over these eight weeks is incredible. With no prior experience in the corporate world or finance industry, I have adapted with ease. This transition was made smoother by the welcoming and helpful nature of everyone here. They were always willing to explain anything, discuss their roles, and direct me to resources or colleagues who could assist me in projects I am working on. Thanks to this internship, I have learnt skills not only in marketing and the software they use, such as Aprimo, Amplify and Power BI, but also gained insights into various areas of the firm, from actuarial science to finance.”

• Aminat Onileere, previous Investments Graduate
  • “Completing the graduate scheme has been a great experience, marked by an extraordinary pursuit for inclusivity at M&G  and the provision of a robust training program. The people at M&G are encouraging and thus gives an excellent opportunity to learn and ask questions.”

What is the Event?

M&G are hosting an event for students who are interested in learning more about what M&G does, and the teams that help them do it. To inspire you to consider a career in this field and build your professional skills.

This event will teach you about what M&G does within the Financial Services Industry.  You will hear about different career journeys M&G colleagues have taken, attend workshops to build your confidence with the application process, as well as network with M&G experienced colleagues, and current graduates who have been where you are now.  You will hear from the Early Careers team who will walk you through their Finance Internship opportunities in M&G’s Stirling and Edinburgh offices.

The event will take place on 21 November 2024 and is an invite-only event. If you are interested in attending, please register your interest and the Sanctuary Graduates Team will process your application and suitability for the event via your CV and a phone interview.

What is the Structure of the Event? 

• Who are M&G?
• Speaker: My Career Journey
• Panel Session: Meet M&G’s Graduates
• Preparing for the Application Process
  • Insight into a Graduate Application Process.
  • Developing your Elevator Pitch.
  • Interview preparation and practise with Colleagues.
• Networking Session with M&G Colleagues

Who are M&G looking for?

• We are looking for penultimate year students (graduating in 2026) who are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and have a genuine interest in starting their career in Finance.
• We don’t require specific degrees or grades because we know each background and experience brings its own skills and individual perspective to M&G. This programme will teach you the technical and professional skills you need to be successful in your career, as long as you are committed to investing the time in your own development.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.