Graduate Analyst

What Will I Do on the Operations Graduate Programme? Man Group's Operations Graduate Programme provides a unique opportunity to gain challenging and interesting experience within a performance-driven, global investment management business by rotating through three placements within the Product and Client Operations department over a two-year period.
As one of our trainees, you will gain a thorough understanding of a range of operations disciplines, including client operations, middle office accounting, trading operations and change management, in addition to being given exposure to different teams and business areas. Having completed the programme you will be well-placed to develop a long-term career in Operations at Man Group with an expectation that you would be capable of progressing into a permanent role and potentially a leadership role in the future. Both professional studies (e.g. CFA, CIMA) and on-the-job training will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You will also have direct access to Man Group's leadership team as a senior leader from Operations will be provided to each trainee to act as their mentor.

What Are Man Group Looking For? We are keen to hire candidates who have obtained/are expecting a degree from university and who can demonstrate a genuine interest in a career within Operations. In addition, you must be able to show you have initiative, are analytical with an eye for detail, keen to learn and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will commence in their role by September 2023 and will be paid a salary at a competitive market rate.
In a Nutshell: Rotate through three 8-month placements in our Operations Department.
Length: 2 Years
Application Window: 23rd January – 10th February
Start Date: September 2023 Job Profile Summary: Gain a thorough understanding of a range of operations disciplines, including:

• Client operations
• Middle office accounting
• Trading operations
• Change management.

Responsibilities: The rotational nature of the role means specific responsibilities will vary from team to team. In all areas it is expected that the individual will:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the business, its environment and products
• Assist the team in the execution of their duties
• Play an active role in the team

Key Skills & Experience:

• Educated to degree level
• Computer literate with MS Office competency and have the ability to learn new systems
• Analytical, logical thinker with an eye for detail
• Ability to understand risk

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter. Man Group is also a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact HRSO@man.com. https://www.man.com/diversity Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme. We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.