Future talent
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Future Talent at L&G
As a company, we’re diverse by our very nature. We’re on a mission to change society for the better: investing in the economy to create a better future. One of the ways we do that is by investing in our own next generation: the experts and leaders of tomorrow.
We offer a range of exciting scheme options for for both university students and school leavers embarking on a career in the financial services industry. We typically recruit for our future talent programmes from October to April. Find out more details below!
Our Future Talent Schemes
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Apprenticeships
Immerse yourself into the world of work following your GCSEs or A-levels, gaining practical skills whilst learning on the job. We have a growing range of apprenticeships that offer the opportunity to study industry recognised qualifications and are open to school leavers and career changes alike.
Read moreSummer Internships
Designed for penultimate year undergraduate students. You’ll join us for 8 weeks, receiving first-hand experience of what our graduate scheme could look like, by trying out the job. At the end of the scheme, you may even have the opportunity to convert your experience into a graduate role (upon completion of your degree).
Read moreYear in Industry
Year in Industry placements are 12 - 13 month long, for university students taking a sandwich year as part of their degree. These provide another great opportunity to learn about our business and experience what a career path at L&G could look like. At the end of the scheme, you may have the opportunity to convert your experience to a graduate role (upon completion of your degree).
Read moreGraduate Scheme
The majority of our graduate roles last for 2 - 4 years and offer a professional qualification, dependant on the business area. Gaduates are provided with mentors, buddies and sponsors as well as a Future Talent network, ensuring that they have the opportunity to build a strong network.
Read moreOur latest roles
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Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process has been designed to identify and nurture potential. We place a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process, aiming to attract talent from various backgrounds and experiences. We also offer support and feedback at each stage to help candidates improve and succeed.
While the steps can vary depending on the programme, typically you can expect to follow the below stages:
Online Application
You will apply through our careers website. This involves providing some basic personal details, including educational background and there will be an opportunity to share your CV.
Online Assessments/Video Interview
You will then be invited to complete our online assessments. You will sit an online assessment asking strength based behavioural questions and numerical questions. You’ll also be asked to answer motivational questions during a video interview.
Coaching Call
You will then be invited to join us for a coaching call. This call with the recruiters takes place before the assessment centre. The purpose of the call is to provide you with tips on how best to prepare for the assessment centre and to also let you know what to expect on the day of the assessment centre. This is also your opportunity to ask the recruiters any questions you may have.
Assessment Centre
This stage will include an interview, group exercise and presentation. If you apply to our Summer Internship Scheme, you’ll only sit the interview and presentation.
Interview
Interviews will be conducted by two assessors and will last 45 minutes, which includes time for you to ask the assessors any questions.
Presentation
You will be provided with the presentation topic in advance of the assessment centre. The presentation portion will be 15 minutes in total. 10 minutes for you to present and 5 minutes for questions from the assessors.
Group Exercise
The group exercise segment of the assessment centre provides a valuable opportunity to collaborate with fellow applicants and engage in a scenario-based activity, which will be scored by the assessors.
Offer and Onboarding
After successful completing the above steps, you will receive an offer to join the program. The onboarding process includes training, orientation sessions, and integration into their respective teams.
Future Talent Experiences
Brandy Opey
Summer Intern Asset Management - 2024
"I absolutely would recommend an internship at L&G to other students. The program far exceeded my expectations for a traditional accounting internship, I was made to feel really included and valued, I was given challenging and interesting work and seeing accounting theory in practice has really cemented my learning."
Read moreJessica Dalton
Summer Intern Retail - 2024
"During my Internship at L&G I've learned to manage my workload to meet deadlines, work as part of a diverse team, how to present to industry professionals, and role specific knowledge around Asset Management and sustainable investing."
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
When do future talent roles open?
We intend to open our Graduate applications in October, our Internship in November and our Apprenticeship opportunities also in November. However, some roles may open later than these dates so please keep an eye on our website.
Do candidates need to meet any requirements to apply?
Graduate roles require a 2.1 degree, Internship and Year in Industry students should be on track to achieve a 2.1
Apprenticeship role requirements vary depending on the apprenticeship provider, however, all candidates are required to have the right to work in the UK. Typically, we require a minimum of x 3 C’s at A Level (96 UCAS points)
Does the Future Talent Team offer any work experience programmes or support colleagues with work experience requests?
At this time, the Future Talent team does not currently offer any Work Experience programmes.
Am I eligible to apply for a position if I require a visa?
We do not offer sponsorship for our apprenticeship and summer internship schemes. However, we do offer sponsorship for some roles on our graduate scheme.
Can I apply to more than one programme?
We intend to open our Graduate applications in October, our Internship in November and our Apprenticeship opportunities also in November. However, some roles may open later than these dates so please keep an eye on our website.
Does L&G support reasonable adjustments?
Yes. We encourage all applicants to put their best foot forward, so if you require additional support, please let us know as soon as possible.
Extenuating circumstances - will this impact my candidature?
We understand sometimes things happen beyond our control or expectation, so we will consider extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Please contact your recruitment contact – their details will be shared with you once you’ve applied.