Job description
Man Group's Finance Graduate Programme provides a unique opportunity to gain challenging and interesting experience within a performance-driven, global investment management business by rotating through four 6-month placements within Finance over a two-year period.
As one of our trainees, you will gain a thorough understanding of a range of financial disciplines, such as Accounting, Controlling, and Tax, and be given exposure to different teams and business areas. Having completed the programme, you will be well-placed to develop a long-term career in Finance at Man Group with an expectation that you would be capable of progressing into a leadership role. Both professional studies (e.g., ACA, ACCA) and on-the-job training will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You will also have direct access to Man Group's leadership team as a senior leader from Finance will be provided to each trainee to act as their mentor.
What Are Man Group Looking For?
Length: 2 Years
Application Window: 31st January - 17th February
Rotational nature of the role will mean specific responsibilities will vary from team to
team. In all areas it is expected that the individual will:
Develop an in-depth understanding of the business, its environment, and products
- Assist the team in the execution of their duties
- Play an active role in the team
- Analyse and integrate financial data
- Preparation of external reporting documents and schedules (statutory financial statements, regulatory returns for example)
- Preparation of internal management information (budget v actuals, FUM and margins for example)
- Monitor, analyse and review financial data
- Maintenance of finance reference data including general ledger bookkeeping
- Participation in corporate and fund tax compliance and advisory services
- Support the annual budget process
- Provide support and challenge to the wider business
- Participation in ad-hoc projects as they arise
- Interaction with internal and external auditors as required
Education: Educated to degree level
- IT Skills: Must be computer literate with MS office competency and can learn new systems
- Technical Skills: Analytical, logical thinker with an eye for detail
- Risk Awareness: Ability to understand risk
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