Associate, Portfolio Management

Full job description
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
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join the Portfolio Management team on a permanent contract. This role will support the day-to-day management of the portfolios, including segregated mandates and pooled funds, with a focus on private equity and real asset strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with portfolio managers and deal teams to ensure portfolios remain aligned with investment objectives, liquidity needs, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Liquidity & FX Management
Assist with FX trade tracking, facility usage monitoring, and cash laddering processes.
Coordinate with internal teams (e.g. Treasury, C&C) to ensure timely execution of liquidity actions.
Portfolio Monitoring & Support
Assist with the preparation of materials for portfolio IC meetings.
Assist with portfolio monitoring, review investment NAVs and performance metrics.
Assist with portfolio analytics
Strategic Oversight & Product Management
Oversight and management of various M&G Alternatives legal entities, approximately 30 legal entities (Funds, GP and Carry Vehicles)
Oversight of Service Providers (Administrator, Fund Accountants, Depositary)
Ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory frameworks, working closely with M&G Tax and Compliance teams.
Working with internal M&G teams and assisting with their reporting requirements.
Review the current processes, procedures and systems. Recommend improvements then document and implement them across the team.
Client Reporting & Fund Launch Support
Support the onboarding and operational setup of new fund launches, including data and reporting infrastructure.
Assist with new client onboarding.
Contribute to the preparation of client reports, board materials, and investment committee packs.
Review and update as required for the monthly and quarterly performance reports.
Manage client queries.
Other
Work with Deal Teams on analysing performance.
Assist with deal closing process.
Manage invoicing and M&G Recharges Process.
Assist with RFPs and Marketing Materials
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Experience in investment operations, investment finance, or fund management support.
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial models and large datasets.
Excellent attention to detail and able to work independently.
Confident, with the ability to deal with multiple internal clients and external clients.
Highly organized, adherence to internal deadlines and appropriate escalation any issues.
Interest in private markets and portfolio construction.
Desirable
Exposure to private equity, real assets, or semi-liquid fund structures.
Familiarity with Aladdin
Understanding of FX and liquidity management in a fund context.
Recruiter: Hannah Curtis
Work Level: Colleague
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, ****** 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:
careers@mandg.com