Technology Graduate Scheme 2024

Man Group Technology Graduate Programme

Technology powers everything we do at Man Group. Our teams ensure the firm has a robust tech platform that facilitates alpha generation, portfolio management, trade execution, operations, compliance, risk management and accounting, as well as providing “firm-wide” end user collaboration tools.

What Does the Man Group Technology Foundation Programme offer?

Our Technology Foundation Programme will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience and take on challenges within four teams over a two-year period. Working within a dynamic global technology business will present you with the opportunity to work on projects with direct business impact learning from experts.

As one of our graduates, you will gain a thorough understanding of our business and having successfully completed the programme, will be well-placed to develop a long-term career at Man Group. Formal and on-the-job training will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business and each trainee will be receive personalised mentoring by a member of the senior leadership team.

Who Is Man Group Looking For?

We're looking candidates with a self-driven passion for technology and a flair for creative problem solving. You must be able to show that you have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in a fast-paced and innovative industry, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are able to think critically, striving to generate new ideas. Successful candidates should be available to join in September 2024.

Requirements:

• Currently studying for a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline from a leading university
• A passion for technology and exceptional programming skills. Please include links to any relevant content (e.g., GitHub) on your application
• Experience of working with Python, Java, or C# .Net

Working Here

Man Technology has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do.  We are actively engaged with the broader technology community.

• We host and sponsor London’s PyData and Machine Learning Meetups
• We open-source some of our technology. See https://github.com/man-group 
• We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See @manquanttech

We’re fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work.

• We organise regular social events, everything from photography through climbing, karting, wine tasting and monthly team lunches
• We have annual away days and off-sites for the whole team
• As well as PC’s and Macs, in our office you’ll also find numerous pieces of cool tech such as light cubes and 3D printers, a maker-space and music room with guitars and a piano.

We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.

Applications for our Programme must be received by 7th November.

What Happens After I Have Sent My Application?

Step 1: Application Review

We will review your CV and you will hear from us by email to confirm whether your application is being progressed. We do receive a high volume of applications so there may be a wait to hear back but we will be in touch as soon as possible.

Step 2: Technical Test

You will be given a technical test as the first stage of the interview process. This will be a timed assessment to be completed in your own time. 

Step 3: Coding Interview

The second round of our process will be a 2.5-hour technical interview either in our office in London, or remote if you prefer. This will be assessing various comp sci fundamentals and problem solving skills.

Step 4: Assessment Day

The final stage will be an assessment day at our city office. The dates for these assessment centers are planned for 21st and 22nd November – please ensure you are able to attend one of these dates before applying to the position.  We will advise you of our decision as quickly as possible following the assessment day.

Man Alpha Technology

Alpha Technology is a wholly front-office aligned business unit, responsible for all of the technology in Man Group that drives trading decision making. It numbers approximately 170 engineers who help drive technical innovation across the firm’s investment managers by application of a strong technology platform. It is structured into a number of distinct teams, some cross-cutting building technology and others aligned to an individual investment manager building specific quant or portfolio management tools, or systematic trading systems:

• Alpha Platform Technology – responsible for the common front-office platform, comprising Data Engineering, Python Research and Development Infrastructure and Linux High Performance Compute.
• Execution Technology – responsible for all Electronic Execution Technology and Trader facing tools.
• Risk Technology – responsible for front office Risk Technology and Risk Reporting.
• AHL Technology – responsible for technology specific to Man AHL, a quant systematic investment manager.
• GLG Technology – responsible for technology specific to Man GLG, a fundamental discretionary investment manager.
• Numeric Technology – responsible for technology specific to Man Numeric, a quant systematic investment manager.
• GPM Technology - responsible for technology specific to Man GPM, a private markets business focused on real-estate assets.

Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equality of opportunity. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business, and this is embedded in our culture and values. We run a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion across our firm and industry. https://www.man.com/diversity. Man Group is also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter.

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.