Graduate - Investment - Asset Management - London - 2026

Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor.

We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders.

We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income.

Our global asset management business provides our clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, working internationally across public and private markets.

Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day.

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

The Asset Management Investment Programme has been designed to help you reach your potential. You will develop your skill set, gain valuable work experience and complete a fully funded professional qualification, all whilst earning a competitive salary with access to outstanding employee benefits.

With support every step of the way and access to core skills training, you will contribute to the success of a team and be supported by your line manager. As part of a cohort of graduates, you will also have the opportunity to connect with your peers and colleagues though networking opportunities and social events.

As part of our graduate scheme, you will rotate through different business areas to build up a breadth of knowledge and become a well-rounded professional.

What you might work on

• Taking part in our thoughtfully designed induction to gain insights into our business and connect with your graduate cohort
• Joining on a full-time permanent basis and receiving on-the-job training and coaching to develop business acumen and investment expertise
• Studying towards an industry-recognised professional qualification to strengthen your technical knowledge
• Applying your learning to real-world business challenges and contributing to impactful solutions
• Completing rotations across different teams over two years to gain a broad range of experiences
• Working with investment teams across public and private markets and gaining exposure to diverse geographies, markets and products
• Growing your professional network and collaborating with colleagues across the business to deliver results
• Developing the skills and experience needed for a successful career in investment management

We recruit on a rolling basis, and this role is likely to fill quickly. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

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Who we’re looking for:

First and foremost, we’re looking for graduates with curiosity and a strong desire to learn. You don’t need prior industry experience, but we’ll want to see that you have the skills and mindset to grow quickly. These include:

• Achieved 2.1 Degree in any subject – we are open to all subject backgrounds
• B in A Level Maths
• Curious, motivated and have a desire to learn more about a career in Investment Management
• Analytical mind-set
• Great communication skills
• Flexible and a team-player
• High levels of energy, dynamism and commitment
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
  
  

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.

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.