Risk & Compliance Graduate (London)

Location: London, United Kingdom. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

M&G provides savings, investment, asset management, and insurance solutions through its Asset Management and Life operating segments.

What you will do

• Complete a two-year Risk & Compliance graduate programme beginning 13 September 2027.
• Rotate across Risk and Compliance teams, including at least one Risk team and one Compliance team.
• Support the identification, assessment, mitigation, and oversight of operational and financial risks.
• Conduct risk-based compliance reviews and testing against financial services rules and regulations.
• Advise on regulatory processes, policies, controls, and business developments.
• Support financial crime compliance frameworks and learn how fraud and other financial crime investigations are conducted.

Requirements

• Recent graduate or graduating in Summer 2027.
• Degree discipline is unrestricted; applications from all degree backgrounds are welcome.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively in teams and build strong relationships.
• Analytical and critical thinker able to form independent opinions and approach problems with curiosity.
• Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across teams and with stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured business rotations, cohort-wide induction, industry-focused training, insight sessions, workshops, and self-led professional development activities.
• Support toward the Level 6 Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist Apprenticeship, including study leave and resources.
• Manager guidance, buddy support, and networking opportunities across M&G.
• Flexible working arrangements and workplace accommodations are available.
• Benefits include a pension scheme of up to 18%, share savings and share incentive plans, 38 days of annual leave including bank holidays, and the option to purchase five additional days.
• Private healthcare, critical illness cover, life assurance, paid parental leave, and wellbeing support are provided.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV, complete online assessments, take part in an online job simulation, and attend an assessment centre.
• Applications close on 31 December 2026, although applications may close earlier if interest is high.