Intern - Data Governance Programme

Support data governance and GDPR compliance by helping maintain data quality, documentation, and privacy standards across a large financial services organisation.

Company Description

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. 

We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. 

We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income.  

Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day. 

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn?

The L&G Data Governance internship is an 8-week programme, running from June to August. During this time, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills, gain valuable insights, and get hands-on work experience.

The Data Governance team are responsible for establishing and maintaining the Data Management framework, standards and controls that ensure Legal & General’s data is accurate, trusted, secure and used responsibly across the organisation. They also govern GDPR compliance across Group CTO function. 

They enable the business to make confident, data‑driven decisions while meeting regulatory, ethical and customer expectations. Their work underpins product development, customer outcomes and strategic initiatives helping to protect customers, support innovation and ensure data is treated as a valuable enterprise asset.

You’ll receive support every step of the way from your line manager. As part of an intern cohort, you’ll also connect with peers through networking opportunities and social events.

What you will be doing:

• Build practical skills in data governance, teamwork and communication while gaining insight into how a large financial services organisation works.

• Help the Data Governance team to keep records information clear, accurate and up to date by supporting simple data checks and documentation of records management processes.

• Learn how data is used across the business by helping review key data elements and data privacy impact assessments.

• Work with colleagues from different teams to understand how good data supports fast paced decision‑making in technology and cybersecurity.

• Assist with updating guides, processes and records so information is easy to find and understand.

Who we're looking for:

We’re not expecting prior industry experience, but we’ll want to see that you have the tools to develop quickly.

These include:

• On Track for 2.1 Degree in a STEM subject

• Curiosity and a strong desire to learn

• An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with great attention to detail

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• A flexible, collaborative team player

You will also need to have your own valid right to work in the UK. 

Additional Information

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.