Data Analyst Apprentice: Fully Funded Qualification in Cardiff

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

Your role at a glance

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn? The L&G Apprentice 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 a dedicated line manager. As part of a cohort of apprentices, you will also have the opportunity to connect with your peers and colleagues through networking opportunities and social events.

Our Data Analyst Apprenticeship Programme spans across the Legal & General Divisions. While all of our data teams can have different areas of focus, they all provide the opportunity for apprentices to work on a wide variety of projects and learn from data experts. The teams all strive to use data to support planning, decision making and drive great customer outcomes to deliver safe, secure, and innovative data solutions to drive sustainable value for a competitive and modern L&G.

What you’ll be doing

• Join us on an 18-month programme in which you will complete a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship qualification, whilst building your business acumen.
• You’ll receive on the job training and coaching from your line manager to help you gain the professional, personal, social, and methodical skills needed to succeed as a data analyst.
• Alongside this you’ll complete training workshops and assignments, delivered by a leading apprenticeship training provider.
• During your apprenticeship you will:

• Develop your skills in data analysis, coding and data visualisation software.
• Work with business stakeholders to design and deliver analytical solutions and reports.
• Work with other data professionals including business stakeholders to automate and productionise outputs.
• Communicate with stakeholders in a non-technical manner, providing advice, understanding and insight.
• Collaborate with individuals across the Group.
• Receive guidance from your team and manager who will support you and teach you the day-to-day role.
• Apply the knowledge and skills that you’ve learnt from your training into the role.
• Have the opportunity to meet and network with new colleagues within your team, but also across the wider organisation.

Who we’re looking for

The person who would most benefit and enjoy this programme is hungry to learn and eager to get started in the world of work. We’re not expecting prior industry experience, but we’ll want to see that you have the aptitude, potential and desire which will ultimately lead to you being successful. We’ll teach you the rest!

To qualify for the programme, you will need:

• GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Minimum 96 UCAS points from your Level 3 Qualifications i.e. A 'levels or equivalent.
• To not currently be on a government funded training course, e.g. on apprenticeship.
• To not hold a similar qualification at the same level or above e.g. you will not be eligible for this programme if you have completed a Data Science degree.
• The right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years.
• To have an awareness and interest of Data both in business and the wider world.
• Passion and commitment to solving problems and improving ways of working in business.

Please note we only accept one application per recruitment cycle for our apprenticeship roles so please consider all placement positions before applying, as your first application will be considered your only application. This role is due to start September 2026. We recruit on a rolling basis and expect this vacancy to close before the deadline. To be in with the best chance of securing a role, please submit your application ASAP.

Additional Information

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.