At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Role Summary:

We are expanding the IR team as we chart the next phase of M&G’s development.

We are seeking a motivated and analytically-minded Investor Relations Senior Associate to join the team. This is a unique opportunity to support the existing team members, gain hands-on experience supporting senior members of the team across the full spectrum of investor relations activity, and assume direct ownership of critical pieces of work.

They will engage with a variety of stakeholders across our business and functions, and prepare compelling, executive-level presentations for internal and external audiences. They will have access to a broad range of market resources to remain up to date and prepare regular briefings for the Executive Committee and the Board on industry-wide trends.

Success in this role requires a curious and resourceful mindset, experience in strategic thinking, superior problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent communication skills and a confident ability to work transversally across different parts of the organisation.

Key accountabilities for this role:

• Supports Investor Relations activities and engagement with external stakeholders such as investors, analysts and credit rating agencies:
• Reviews and analyses changes in the shareholder register
• Prepares regular updates on market dynamics and competitors’ activity
• Prepares information packs ahead of engagement cycles with credit rating agencies
• Supports the preparation of material for Half-Year and Full-Year Results
• Help preparation of Q&A material ahead of Result announcements
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Strategy and IR team and the broader business to evidence strategic narrative and equity story in preparation of Result announcements
• Supports the development of our corporate narrative and Equity Story:
• Provides constructive challenge to other team members and business leads based on facts and analyses
• Helps formulate recommendations
• Facilitates cross-functional teamwork across the organisation to bring in all relevant stakeholders and drive alignment towards achieving our strategy
• Engages with a variety of operational stakeholders, both in Business Units and Functions, to:
• Analyse our business performance and competitive positioning
• Help assess growth opportunities presented by Business Unit leads or sourced by senior team members / external advisors, assess their potential, relative merits and feasibility

Key knowledge, skills and experience:

• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work closely alongside senior team members while taking ownership for designated responsibilities.
• A good understanding of the UK asset management and insurance landscape, including major players, market dynamics, and key regulatory themes.
• A broad knowledge of public equity and credit markets – not as an expert, but with curiosity and the foundation for rapid learning (mentorship and coaching will be provided).
• Understanding of financial reporting standards relevant to insurance and asset management, particularly IFRS17 and Solvency II, would be highly advantageous
• Previous exposure to rating agency processes or investor relations functions and key activities is a plus.
• Ability to independently deliver compelling and well-structured papers and presentations for investor communications, Board level and Executive Committee level presentations
• Ability to contribute to the development of the strategic narrative and equity story of M&G plc, supported by a good understanding of M&G and the market it operates in
• Ability to understand the end-to-end components of the businesses within M&G plc to make connections and highlight opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and manage strong relationships with other team members and internal stakeholders, gaining trust and respect

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or professional qualification.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience

Work Level: Manager / Expert

Recruiter: Matt Campbell

Close Date: 25th September 2025

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com