Company Description

The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we’ve grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands. 

We’re all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet.

We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it.

Your role at a glance

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

The Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) Graduate scheme has been designed to help you reach your potential.  You will develop your skill set, gain valuable work experience and complete a fully funded professional qualification, all whilst earning a competitive salary with access to outstanding employee benefits.

With support every step of the way and access to core skills training, you will contribute to the success of a team and be supported by a dedicated line manager.  As part of a cohort of graduates, you will also have the opportunity to connect with your peers and colleagues though networking opportunities and social events.

Joining LGIM is the beginning to a future that will be anything but familiar. So take a closer look, get involved, be curious and find out how we will enable you to be at your best no matter who you are.

Please note, we can only accept 1 application per person across all of our intern programmes. Therefore, please think carefully about the programme you intend to apply for because your first application will be considered as your only application. 

We recruit on a rolling basis and expect this vacancy to close before the deadline. To be in with the best chance of securing a role, please submit your application ASAP 

Job Description

We are the global asset management division within Legal & General Group. We use our industry-leading expertise to innovate constantly across public and private assets, index and active strategies. And we are a responsible investor, rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our investment strategies cover a broad array of asset classes and styles, including equities, bonds, property and alternatives, and benefit from the efficiencies which come with selecting from multiple asset classes, investment styles, asset allocation and factor based investing all under one roof.

Our purpose is to create a better future through responsible investing. We strive to achieve this through a strong sense of partnership with our clients, working together to achieve positive long-term outcomes. We draw on industry-leading expertise to innovate constantly across public and private assets, index and active strategies.

What you'll be doing

Our Graduate Programme has been designed to give you the fundamental experience and skill set to excel at LGIM.  You’ll join with a cohort of graduates and take part in our thoughtfully designed Legal & General Induction, providing you with insights about our business and helping you connect with your new peers to grow your professional network. 

In this role, you will join us on a full-time permanent basis and receive on the job training and coaching from your line manager and team to help you expand on both your business acumen and Investment skills.  Alongside this you’ll study for an industry recognised Professional Qualification. Combined, these will fully equip you to be successful in your role, with the knowledge and skills required to apply to real world business challenges.

Over the course of the 2 years you will be given the chance to experience different rotations giving you a broad range of experiences across different teams.

Qualifications

First and foremost, we are looking for graduates with an inquisitive mind and a desire to learn. We’re not expecting prior industry experience, but we’ll want to see that you have the tools to develop quickly. These include:

• Achieved 2.1 Degree in any subject – we are open to all subject backgrounds
• B in A Level Maths
• Curious, motivated and have a desire to learn more about a career in Investment Management
• Analytical mind-set
• Great communication skills
• Flexible and a team-player
• High levels of energy, dynamism and commitment
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively

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.