M&G

This is a graduate entry-level data science role in a financial company (M&G). You will work in a team that detects fraud and money laundering (AML) by analysing large amounts of financial and customer data.Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.Through 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.About the RoleThis is an outstanding opportunity to join the Fraud Monitoring and Analysis team within M&G’s Operational Planning Centre of Excellence. The role is open to graduates, career starters, and internal colleagues who are looking to build or develop a career in Data Science, Analytics, and Financial Crime. You do not need to be a fully‑formed expert. Instead, we are looking for someone with a strong natural aptitude for data, a solid technical foundation and an intuitive ability to use data for real-world insights to prevent financial crime by identifying risks early on. You will receive excellent support, mentoring, and exposure to modern cloud‑based architectures, whilst working on fraud and AML challenges. The team is a key part of M&G’s Financial Crime Enhancement Programme, a major transformation initiative bringing significant change, expansion, and opportunities to collaborate with multiple teams across the business.Why This Role Is a Fantastic Career OpportunityIdeal for graduates or first‑time data scientistsExcellent technical development and upskilling supportStrong opportunity for internal colleagues looking to reskill or progressBroad exposure to fraud, AML, technology, operations, and senior stakeholdersHigh visibility role offering excellent networking opportunitiesOpportunity to work within a recognised Centre of ExcellenceExposure to large‑scale change and transformation initiativesWhat You’ll Be DoingWorking across the full solution lifecycle, you will:Design and build solutions that enable the delivery of fraud and anti-money laundering monitoring capability across our businessBe the team expert on Azure Databricks, and support other team members in upskilling in this areaBe the team expert on Power BI, and support other team members in upskilling in this areaSupport the teams wider activities, assisting in investigation of suspicious transactions from a data standpointUnderstand how complex data sources connect, to build in automation and to develop a capability to successfully isolate suspicious transactions and behavioursSeek out new sources of data, which can be linked to online/offline transactional or customer data to provide new or enhanced insight to the businessUnderstand and review how other parts of the business are using data and data tools to see how we can learn, evolve and alignBuild scalable and repeatable solutions that can be introduced in new areas/journeys/products, in line with our focus on building a centre of excellenceConduct ongoing data quality assessments to ensure the necessary data is continuously ingested into the appropriate tools/applications that facilitate our transaction monitoring capabilities. This also includes the assessment of the accuracy of the dataJoining data from multiple sources (Data modelling)This is an individual contributor profile wherein the candidate is required to work in collaboration with the team Design and build systems that mine massive datasets and structure/ engineer it to be usableAs part of a Centre of Excellence, you will help develop best practice that can be shared across M&G.What We’re Looking ForA strong interest in data, analytics, and financial crimeProven experience translating business problems into analytical solutionsConfidence working with Fraud, Compliance, Technology, and Operations teamsStrong communication skills to explain data‑driven insights clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiencesA collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working with stakeholdersAn analytical mindset with attention to data quality and accuracyProficiency in:The Azure ecosystem, including:Azure DatabricksAzure Data FactoryAzure DevOpsDistributed data processing using Spark clustersPython for data analysis and modelling; comfort with command-line toolsSQL for querying and data manipulationPower BI and/or Tableau for reporting and insight generationWorking with automated, cloud‑based data pipelinesMust be able to connect our data sets in a way that provides an end to end view of the customer journey, and in turn, helps to identify and mitigate fraudulent or suspicious activities.Must be able to perform ETL tasks, logical/physical data modelling If you’re looking for a role that offers technical depth, structured development, business exposure, and long‑term career potential, this is an excellent opportunity to start or grow your career at M&G.Closing Date: 26 April 2026What 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: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.

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A 2-year rotational graduate programme in technology engineering within a financial services company, where you gain hands-on experience in software development, engineering practices, and digital transformation across multiple teams while working toward a permanent role.Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.Through 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 workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.Start Your Career at M&G with Our Two-Year Graduate SchemeJoin us and gain hands-on experience at M&G whilst building a deep understanding of Technology Engineering within the Financial Services industry.Your journey starts on 14 September 2026 with a cohort-wide induction, blending industry-focused training with insight sessions led by our experienced professionals. From there, you’ll embark on a programme designed to accelerate your growth via:Business Rotations: Participate in structured rotations across multiple engineering teams. Each placement will help you build technical expertise and broaden your understanding of how our business operates.Professional Qualifications: We’ll support you in studying for a qualification relevant to your role, providing dedicated study leave and resources to help you succeed.Professional Skills Development: Alongside your cohort, you’ll develop essential skills via interactive workshops and self-led missions, covering topics like networking, communication, and personal brandSupport Network: To support you throughout the programme you’ll have a manager to guide your development, a buddy for day-to-day queries, and plenty of opportunities to attend insight events and grow your network across M&G.Upon completion of the Graduate Programme, you’ll transition into a permanent role in our Technology function aligned with the skills and experience gained over the past 24 months.What will I be doing?Join our Technology division as part of a program focused on Engineering Transformation. This role offers a unique rotational experience across technical engineering teams, providing exposure to the full software development process and its impact on execution, quality, capacity, and team culture. The successful candidate will:Rotate through multiple engineering teams to gain hands-on experience in software development practices.Understand how delivery, quality assurance, and resource management are executed across different teams.Collaborate with stakeholders to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement.Feed insights back into a central function to help shape strategies that support our ambition of delivering the best developer experience in financial services.This programme is designed to develop future technologists with a deep understanding of engineering.What are we looking for?We’re looking for curious minds and creative problem-solvers with a genuine interest in Technology engineering and development lifecycle practices. If you’re eager to learn, ready to collaborate, and passionate about making an impact, this is the place for you. Successful candidates will demonstrate:Comfort with technology and digital tools, with an interest in Engineering.Self-motivated and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in teams and build strong relationships.Analytical and critical thinkers who can form independent opinions and approach problems with curiosity.A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across teams and with stakeholders.We welcome applicants from all degree disciplines and champion diversity of thought and experience.Minimum RequirementsRecent Graduate, or graduating in Summer 2026.Right to Work in the UK at the time of application - we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this programme.Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career 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.

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