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About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Portfolio Manager to support the Fixed Income team in London, with a primary focus on corporate credit. The role will involve assisting in portfolio construction, credit analysis, and investment decision-making, working closely with senior portfolio managers and analysts.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of Fixed Income portfolios with a focus on European stock selection
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis, including financial modelling, issuer fundamentals, and relative value assessments
• Monitor portfolio positions, performance, and risk exposures (credit, market, and liquidity risk) in line with team frameworks
• Contribute to investment idea generation, trade recommendations, and portfolio allocation decisions
• Assist in evaluating primary and secondary market opportunities
• Collaborate with credit analysts, traders, and risk teams to support execution and portfolio optimisation
• Maintain and enhance analytical tools, models, and reporting processes
• Prepare investment materials and portfolio updates for internal stakeholders
• Support distribution in client facing meetings

Requirements

• Several years’ experience in an investment-related role (e.g. credit analysis, trading, or portfolio support)
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• CFA Level I; progress towards full CFA designation preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skillset, with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Demonstrated interest and experience in credit markets
• Proficient in financial modelling, credit analysis, and valuation techniques
• Strong IT and data skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced investment environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Skills

• Financial modelling
• Credit analysis
• Valuation techniques
• IT skills
• Data skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills

Location

• London

Work Type

• Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

• Manager or Expert

Education Level

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• CFA Level I
• CFA designation preferred

Benefits

• Valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% employer contributions and 5% employee contributions)
• Access to Share Save and Share Incentive Plan
• Financial wellbeing and support services
• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Opportunity to purchase up to five extra days of leave
• Time Off When You Need It policy
• Market-leading Inspiring Families policy
• Comprehensive support and paid parental leave (maternity, adoption, surrogacy, paternity)
• Private Healthcare
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance
• Additional family options for Health & Protection cover

About the Company

• At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work.
• With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.
• Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.
• Through 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.

Equal Opportunity

• We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role.
• At M&G we strive to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by our policies and employee-led networks that offer networking, support and development opportunities for the diverse communities our colleagues represent.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – across gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and more – including neurodivergent individuals, career returners and those with military service experience.
• M&G is proud to be Level 3: Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme, and we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
• If you would like to participate in the initiative, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process.
• All candidates have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments when applying.
• If you need any additional support at any stage, please contact us at: careers@mandg.com