Product Governance Graduate Programme 2025

Job title: Product Governance Graduate Programme 2025

Company: Legal & General


Job description: Company DescriptionThe brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we’ve grown to become one of the world’s largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands.We’re all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders – helping to shape a better future for society and the planet.We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it.Your role at a glanceAre you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in the world of pensions and investments, in a role which develops commercial acumen alongside your technical skills?We’re looking for graduates who can answer “yes” to the above for our graduate scheme, which has been designed to help you reach your full potential. You’ll join us in L&G’s Retail division with a competitive salary and 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 the Workplace Savings Product team and be supported by a dedicated line manager. As part of a cohort of graduates, you will also have the opportunity to connect with your peers and colleagues though networking opportunities and social events.Joining L&G Retail is the beginning to a future that will be anything but familiar. So take a closer look, get involved, be curious and find out how we will enable you to be at your best, no matter who you are.Please note, we can only accept 1 application per person across all of our graduate programmes. Therefore, please think carefully about the programme you intend to apply for. Your first application will be considered as your only application.This role is due to start September 2025. Please note this role can be based in Hove or London.Please note, you can only apply to one graduate programme. Choose carefully, as only your first application will be considered.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.#FutureTalent #FTGraduatesThis role does not meet the requirements for visa sponsorship and candidates therefore must have the Right To Work in UK for duration of programme.Job DescriptionWhat does the team do?The Workplace Savings Product team are responsible for the development, ongoing maintenance and governance of Legal & General’s market-leading UK Defined Contribution (DC), contract and trust-based, workplace pension and retail savings products.They are responsible for developing new solutions that meet customers’ needs and are commercially attractive for our customers, clients and shareholders. Through their work, they help millions of customers to plan and save for their future, so that they can enjoy their retirement.The team enable employers, trustees and advisers to meet the requirements of auto-enrolment legislation via competitively priced, high-quality products that adapt and evolve as the savings and pension landscape changes. We also provide direct to consumer saving solutions via our Personal Pension and Stocks & Shares Individual Savings Account (ISA).What you’ll be doingOur Graduate Programme has been designed to give you the fundamental experience and skill set to excel at L&G. You’ll join with a cohort of graduates and take part in our thoughtfully designed Induction Programme, providing you with insights about our business and helping you connect with your new peers to grow your professional network.In this role, you will join us on a full-time permanent basis and receive on the job training and coaching from your line manager and team to help you expand on both your business acumen and Investment skills.Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the team with the ongoing development and management of our products / propositions to ensure they continue to meet the needs, characteristics and objectives of customers in our stated target market.
• Developing and maintaining working, up-to-date knowledge of current, new and evolving products / propositions, as well as understanding the impact of changes in the legislative and regulatory environment.
• Supporting regular value for money assessments across all products / propositions and escalating any identified fair value concerns to enable appropriate action to be taken
• Managing the team’s internal mailbox, answering queries, and escalating as necessary, within the agreed timescales. This will support in learning the breadth of the role quickly.
• Supporting the team’s adherence to the Risk Management Framework, ensuring identified risks recorded on the central risk management system are regularly reviewed and consistently managed.
• Maintaining a central library of product and proposition developments to demonstrate compliance with internal and regulatory policy and process across Workplace Savings.
• Supporting, building, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders involved in the day-to-day operation of our products and propositions.

Most importantly you will be learning new skills and gaining knowledge of how our business works!QualificationsFirst and foremost, we are looking for graduates with an inquisitive mind and a desire to learn. We’re not expecting prior industry experience, but we’ll want to see that you have the tools to develop quickly.These include:

• Achieved 2.1 Degree in any subject – we are open to all subject backgrounds
• Curious, motivated and have a desire to progress a career in pensions, savings and investments
• High levels of energy, dynamism and commitment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong attention to detail
• Analytical mind-set
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Flexible and a team-player

Additional InformationWhatever 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.

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Location: Brighton – Hove, East Sussex

Job date: Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:22:15 GMT

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