At M&G our purpose is
to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of
telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with
care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
The Role:
Join the M&G Infrastructure & Real Assets team in managing a globally diversified portfolio of over $4bn in assets under management. As an Associate, you will actively contribute to sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments across primary funds, co-investments, and secondaries, primarily in infrastructure, but also in adjacent sectors such as agriculture and nature-based solutions. This role offers hands-on exposure to the full investment lifecycle, with opportunities to deepen your asset class expertise and build execution and portfolio management capabilities in a high-performing, globally active team.
The team is at an exciting inflection point. It has historically managed capital on behalf of M&G’s internal asset owner, the Prudential Assurance Company, but has recently launched innovative and uniquely positioned products to support third party capital growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work as a key member of a small deal team to perform due diligence on investment opportunities, contributing directly to Investment Committee materials and decision-making.
- Drive execution of investments, coordinating legal, tax, and operational workstreams to ensure timely and effective closings.
- Monitor investments by reviewing quarterly and annual reports, participating in portfolio update calls, and attending fund annual meetings.
- Contribute to special projects including portfolio analytics, industry research, and market updates for internal strategy and external client use.
- Partner with team members to deliver fundraising materials, thematic research, and client reporting - including impact reporting - that support client engagement and product strategy.
- Represent M&G at fund annual meetings and relevant industry events to stay informed on market developments and maintain professional visibility.
Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Experience in private markets infrastructure banking/advisory/investing
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Ability to work with stakeholders across the organisation and externally.
- Strong analytical skills and technical competence to interpret complex information to support effective decision-making, including financial modelling capabilities.
- A conscientious manner, self-starter with good attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality outputs.
- Comfortable managing competing priorities and working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Organised, proactive, and intellectually curious, with the interpersonal skills to thrive in a dynamic team setting.
- Working towards CFA or a similar qualification is preferred.
Work Level: Experienced Colleague
Recruiter: Hannah Curtis
Location: London
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.
If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at:
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