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.
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.
About the Role
M&G's Royalties and Asset-Based Equity team within our Structured Finance business is seeking a high-calibre Investment Analyst / Associate to join our team.
This is an opportunity to become part of a growing team responsible for sourcing, structuring and managing asset-based equity investments, both directly and through dedicated investment platforms.
The portfolio currently exceeds $2bn of assets under management, with exposure across a diverse range of asset classes including royalties, aviation leasing, real estate lending, agriculture, and mortgage servicing rights. With new strategies launching, this role offers the opportunity to play a meaningful part in the continued growth and evolution of the platform.
Role Purpose
The successful candidate will support the team across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and analysis to execution, portfolio management and ongoing monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Support origination activities, including screening new opportunities and preparing initial investment assessments
- Conduct financial, commercial, legal, and structural due diligence on prospective investments
- Manage and coordinate due diligence providers and external advisers
- Draft and contribute to investment papers and materials for Investment Committee approval
- Build and maintain financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analysis, across both equity and debt structures
- Research markets, asset classes, and sectors to support investment theses and strategy development
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisers (legal, tax, technical, financial)
- Assist in reviewing transaction documentation and support transaction execution
- Maintain robust documentation, controls and audit trails in line with M&G governance standards
- Support marketing and fundraising activities for new funds or strategies, as required
- Contribute to ongoing portfolio monitoring, performance analysis, and reporting
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Experience
Relevant experience gained in:
- Buy-side investment analysis
- Investment banking (structured finance, leveraged finance, DCM, or similar)
- Private credit, private equity, or real assets investment
Experience within structured finance, royalties and asset-based investing or fund investments is advantageous.
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong financial analysis and modelling skills
- Experience in investment and commercial due diligence
- High attention to detail and the ability to synthesise complex information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Well-organised and proactive, with the capacity to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Strong analytical judgement and a commercial, risk-aware mindset
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional qualifications (e.g. CFA) are advantageous but not essential
What We Offer
- Exposure to a broad range of asset-based investment strategies and structures
- Hands-on involvement across the full deal lifecycle
- Opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing private markets platform
- Clear development pathway within structured finance and asset-based investing
- A collaborative culture that values integrity, accountability and long-term thinking
What we offer:
At M&G, we're committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:
- As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% , with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions . We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan , together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
- Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexib