Analytics Developer 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 outlook and a can do attitude who are aspiring to build their experience and progress at M&G.

A successful candidate is someone who is self motivated, capable of building and maintaining relationships, naturally curious and work effectively as part of a team. A powerful desire to learn and a genuine interest in Data. 

The applicant would ideally have an inquisitive nature and be curious. The successful applicant should feel confident to use their own initiative and work alone where required with an aspiration to want to learn and progress.

The Role

As an Apprentice Analytics Developer, you will help manage and improve our existing analytics processes and develop new solutions and dashboards that provide insights to our stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a blend of finance, mathematics, and computer programming interests, and above all, an eagerness to learn new skills with a can-do attitude. 

Our team specialises in developing bespoke investment applications and providing tailored insights across the asset management business, typically in the form of interactive dashboards. Our expertise includes portfolio management tools such as deep dive analytics, portfolio optimisation, performance analysis, and cashflow forecasting solutions, all designed to support investment growth opportunities. Additionally, our Data Science and Digital Platform teams have created Centrali, a comprehensive digital platform, along with a suite of AI tools to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of colleagues across M&G. 

What will you be doing?

As an Apprentice Analytics Developer, you will help manage and improve our existing analytics processes and develop new solutions and dashboards that provide insights to our stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a blend of finance, mathematics, and computer programming interests, and above all, an eagerness to learn new skills with a can-do attitude. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Own and enhance existing Business As Usual (BAU) analytics processes. 

• Assist in building, maintaining, and automating data integration and data quality processes. 

• Query data in SQL, update dashboards, and ensure data and reports sent to end customers are accurate. 

• Work on various aspects of solution development, including requirements gathering, data modelling, data integration, and dashboard development. 

• Take ownership of the end product while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met. 

• Build and maintain a strong network with key stakeholders in the Front Office, particularly within the Private Markets business 

• Provide ad hoc administrative support to the wider team as needed. 

• Attend meetings and support the implementation of internal and external projects. 

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Ability to manage processes and coordinating with different people 

• High level of accuracy and good attention to detail  

• Moderate understanding of the MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI). 

• 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. 

• Logical and analytical approach coupled with intelligence, passion and a drive to learn. 

• Ability to formulate own opinions by thinking analytically about problems, thinking “outside the box” to resolve issues where required. 

• Exposure to data visualisation tools – e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire 

• Strong interest in finance, mathematics, and computer programming. 

• Eagerness to learn new skills and a proactive, can-do attitude. 

• Basic knowledge of SQL and data querying. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills 

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
• Complete an Online Video Interview
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2025
• 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

As a Analytics Developer Apprentice with M&G, you will undertake the 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 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

£26,000 per annum plus benefits

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. To ensure that you do not miss out on any opportunities, please do apply earlier to avoid any disappointment.

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. 

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: [email protected]