Data Science Industrial Placement 2024

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.

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

Are you looking for an undergraduate year in industry placement role that is technically challenging? Do you want a future that allows you to develop commercial acumen alongside your technical skills?

We are looking for undergraduates who can answer “yes” to the above for our 2024 Legal & General Group Data Science Industrial Placement Scheme. 

We can only accept one application per cycle for our Year in Industry roles, so please consider this before submitting, as your first application will be considered 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 

The key thing to know is that your role will be broad and diverse, with lots of opportunity to develop. You will join the Group Data Science team and will work on a variety of projects interacting with many different teams across the group. You will build AI and Machine Learning solutions to support a variety of business problems. You will be part of a team that is at the heart of developing generative AI solutions and capability within Legal & General.

The industrial placement program is designed to give you the fundamental experience and skill set required to excel in a career in Data Science and AI.

Over the course of the 13 month placement, you will be given the chance to experience different projects, develop your professional network and expand on both your business acumen and analytical skills. We hope that by the end of the programme you will have built a clearer picture of where your interests and experience can take you within Legal & General and the wider industry.

First and foremost, 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:

• Undertaking a degree in a related subject – such as, but not limited to, Data Science, Maths or Computer Science and on track to achieve a 2:1
• To be eligible for this role you will need to be a current undergraduate studying at univeristy in your 2nd year.
• Analytical mind-set, with a high level of numeracy
• Great communication skills
• Flexible and a team-player
• High levels of energy, dynamism and commitment
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Knowledge of Machine Learning is beneficial but not essential
• Experience with coding languages is highly advantageous 

Group Data Science forms part of the Group Data Analytics Function.
We use data to undertake predictive and prescriptive analysis i.e. we try to understand what is likely to happen in the future, and why it is likely happen. We work across all aspects of the Group, including a variety of business areas (Insurance, Retirements, Capital and Investment Management) and group functions (Technology, Finance, HR and Audit). We deliver safe, secure and innovative data solutions to drive sustainable value for a competitive and modernised L&G.

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days’ holiday, private medical insurance, discretionary performance related bonuses, paid overtime, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

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.

At L&G, you’ll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we’re supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance.

Today, there’s over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us?

Great minds don’t have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation.

We don’t just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve.

We think it’s important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow.

We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we’re always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process.

So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.