Data and Distribution Apprentice

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

At Man Group, we value initiative, curiosity, and adaptability. We’ll give you the foundation to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and the satisfaction of building a career shaped by excellence. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, so our apprenticeship programme is designed to empower you from the start. You’ll work alongside industry experts, tackling real-world challenges and contributing to meaningful projects. With mentorship and a supportive learning environment, you’ll have the freedom to explore your potential and the agility to adapt as you grow.

Introduction: Sitting within Sales & Marketing and supporting front line Sales teams, the Data and Distribution team are responsible for product data feeds to our internal website, external service providers such as Bloomberg, Morningstar and Financial Express and Consultant databases which are a key strategic priority to promote and sell our funds. The role of the apprentice is to help ensure that all fund data is updated accurately and timely. You will be expected to be proactive and have a problem-solving attitude. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about Man Group’s investment products in detail and work closely with several other teams at the firm.

A typical day includes:

• Proactively checking data on external data vendors such as Bloomberg and Morningstar
• Monitoring exception reports (reports that highlight missing/incorrect data)
• Escalating any issues highlighted on the reports to the relevant people internally and externally (service providers/data vendors)
• Monitoring fund price and factsheet distribution
• Assisting with the oversight of maintaining data of Consultant Databases (eVestment, Mercer, etc) and reviewing existing data on the platforms with other teams

Skills needed:

• A high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work alone and within a team
• Be keen to learn and have an interest in investments
• Good organisation skills
• Excel skills would be advantageous

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group: You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.