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LGRI Investment Graduate

LGRI Investment Graduate

Posted 28 April by eFinancialCareers
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Competitive salary
London , South East England
Permanent, full-time
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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 L&G 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 L&G 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

There are many different investment roles at Legal and General, and at this early stage in your career we are keen that you get to experience a range of roles and responsibilities. That is why we will be running a cross-divisional programme allowing you exposure to both our Retirement Institutional (LGRI) business and our Legal and General Capital (LGC) business.

Whether you are working in LGRI to provide innovative investment solutions for new pension risk transfer deals or working in LGC to deploy capital in sectors where there is a lack of investment - no one day will ever be the same in this exciting and ever-changing business. Your responsibilities will not only be broad and diverse, but they will be impactful, socially useful and make a difference, giving you the chance to experience different roles first-hand via rotations across these two businesses.

What you'll be doing

Our Graduate Programme has been designed to give you the fundamental experience and skill set to excel at Legal and General. 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.

By the end of the programme you will have built a clear picture of where your interests and experience can take you within Legal & General, beyond the Graduate Scheme..

Qualifications

We are looking for people 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:
  • 2.1 Degree in any subject - we are open to all subject backgrounds
  • Analytical skills, with a high level of numeracy
  • Great communication skills
  • Flexible and a team-player
  • Growth mindset
  • Digital and/or data skills would be a nice to have but not essential
  • An understanding of investment markets and their drivers or the desire to learn more about them
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.

Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We're one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers.Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued.

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 strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. 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.

If you're open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.

Reference: 52546038

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