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Who is M&G? M&G is one of Europe’s leading asset management firms. We are responsible for investing over £203 billion* worth of assets on behalf of retail and institutional clients based in the UK, Europe and Asia. Our expertise is built on more than 75 years of investment experience, dating back to the launch of the UK’s first unit trust in 1931. As part of the Prudential Group, M&G is an autonomous business investing in a wide range of asset classes including equities, fixed income and property throughout the world. We are also experts in a number of specialist investment areas including hybrid securities, leveraged finance, structured credit products and infrastructure finance. In recent years M&G has enjoyed a remarkable period of growth and now ranks second in the UK in terms of retail funds under management**. Why M&G? A career with M&G can offer you a constant stream of fresh challenges, so you’ll always be stretching yourself and learning new skills. What’s more, you will be part of a culture that rewards high performance with financial incentives and increased opportunities. We’re flexible enough to accommodate the most ambitious of career aspirations, offering training that’s tailored to your personal needs with maximum exposure to a breadth of business areas. What is Central Risk Assessment? Central Risk Assessment is responsible for risk oversight of M&G, seeking to ensure that the company manages risks in accordance with the expectations of its clients, shareholder and regulators. The team works closely with risk coordinators and management across M&G Business Units and also with Prudential GHO Risk. We monitor the effectiveness of risk management processes across M&G and provide consolidated risk analysis and risk management information to the M&G Risk Director, M&G Group Risk Committee and Prudential Group Operational Risk Committee. What is the role of a Graduate Risk Analyst? The Graduate Risk Analyst is an integral member of the Central Risk team. From challenging business units on risks /controls and actions, developing / communicating and embedding the risk framework and policies, production of MI for the M&G Risk Committee, building constructive and supportive relationships with risk coordinators and the business, review industry best practices and apply to M&G risk management processes where appropriate. As a new Graduate you will work alongside talented individuals and your skill set will develop quickly. The Graduate Scheme The Graduate Scheme is an excellent way to start a career at a company that values its people. M&G endeavours to support and encourage personal development in an environment that rewards individuals who display ambition, independent thinking and professionalism. The Scheme is an 18 month programme. Graduates are placed on high profile projects from the outset to expose them to the various business areas and systems at M&G. This also gives Graduates the opportunity to develop their own network from both within Central Risk and other areas of the business. Throughout the Programme, Graduates have a vast support network and are given comprehensive training, including:
Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate for M&G will have a strong academic background, minimum 300 UCAS points (best three grades only), a 2.1 degree or equivalent and a broad skill set to match the business and culture at M&G and in particular the Graduate Risk Analyst role. The right candidate for M&G will:
M&G is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from a diverse background.
*As at 30th June 2011 **Source: Investment Management Association
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