Risk & Compliance Summer Internship 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.

Your role at a glance

Are you looking for a summer internship in Risk & Compliance? One that develops commercial acumen alongside your technical skills?  

We’re looking for penultimate year students who can answer “yes” to the above for our 2024 Risk & Compliance Summer Internship scheme.

We are seeking a Risk Intern who will work closely with L&G’s risk teams to identify and analyse financial and non-financial risks across our business. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills and a curious mind. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain valuable experience in the alternative investment industry.

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 

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Our teams are seeking an Intern who will work closely with the Risk teams to identify and analyse financial and non-financial risks across our business. You will also monitor our compliance with regulatory requirements and standards. 

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills and a curious mind. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain valuable experience in either the alternative investment industry or the asset management industry.

You will also take part in an induction week designed to introduce you to L&G and help prepare you for the remainder of the internship. Over the course of the internship you will have the chance to interact with different teams, hear from senior speakers and network with your fellow interns. Some of the day to day activities could include: 

• Assist in identifying and assessing potential risks to the business
• Support the team in monitoring and assessing business compliance with regulatory rules and requirements
• Conduct research on industry trends and best practices and analyse data
• Assist in preparing reports and management information for senior management
• Participate in meetings and contribute to discussions related to risk management
• Most importantly you will be learning new skills and gaining knowledge of how our business works!

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a penultimate-year student on track for a 2:1 degree in a finance related or numerate subject
• Have an interest in risk and be passionate about inclusive capitalism and L&G's purpose
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Be willing to learn, inquisitive and a critical thinker as well as proactive, enthusiastic, organised and methodical
• Possess strong Microsoft Excel skills, and be comfortable using PowerPoint and Word.
• Be friendly, approachable and comfortable collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

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.