Investment Operations Apprentice

About the company

Man Group is an international alternative investment management business that aims to deliver strong outcomes for sophisticated clients through its Systematic, Discretionary, and Solutions capabilities. Its single-manager and multi-manager strategies are supported by extensive research and cover public and private markets across major asset classes, with a notable emphasis on alternatives. The firm works in partnership with clients to build tailored solutions that support their investment objectives and the goals of the retirees and savers they represent.

Based in London, the firm manages $227.6 billion and has offices around the world. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is part of the FTSE 250 Index.

Note: The asset figure is stated as of 31 December 2025.

Role overview

This apprenticeship is designed to help support the daily running of investment operations, with involvement in trade confirmations, settlements, processing, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate data and records within ROSA, the firm’s accounting platform.
• Follow operational controls, risk procedures, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with teams across operations, front office, and external service providers to resolve issues and queries.
• Build knowledge of investment products, systems, and operational workflows.
• Support process improvement work while developing organisational and analytical capability.

Skills and experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take responsibility and own assigned work.
• Positive attitude and a clear willingness to learn.

Apprenticeship details

The programme leads to a Level 3 Financial Services Administrator qualification.

Programme length is 15 months in total, made up of 12 months of training followed by a 3-month apprenticeship assessment period.

Assessment is based on a project and presentation, plus a portfolio-based interview.

Who this role suits

This position is aimed at entry-level candidates, including school leavers, people at an early stage of their careers, or those seeking a new professional challenge.

Inclusion, work-life balance, and benefits

Man Group says it offers an inclusive workplace built on equal opportunity, where diverse perspectives are valued and supported through internal and external initiatives, partnerships, and programmes.

The role comes with opportunities to contribute to charitable and global initiatives, progress professionally, and benefit from flexible working arrangements. Employees also receive two paid “Mankind” days each year for community volunteering.

The benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlement, pension/401k, life insurance, long-term disability cover, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave, and long-service leave. Depending on location, additional benefits may include private medical cover, discounted gym membership, and pet insurance.

Equal opportunity and adjustments

Man Group states that it provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

The company is a Disability Confident Committed employer. Candidates who need support or reasonable adjustments during the application process can contact [email protected].

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, must have lived in the UK or EEA continuously for the past 3 years, must not have previously studied the course content, must not be undertaking another qualification during the apprenticeship, and must be able to apply the learning directly in the role.