About Man Group
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.
Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at
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* As at 30 June 2026
Investment Risk – Summer 2027 Internship
Systematic Investment Risk team sits at the heart of Man Group's systematic investment process, providing independent oversight of the risk profile of our trading strategies and funds. Working closely with portfolio managers, researchers, and technologists, the team ensures that risk is well understood, appropriately managed, and consistently reflected in how we allocate capital and construct portfolios.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a fast-paced, quantitatively driven environment at the intersection of markets, mathematics, and technology. Interns will work alongside experienced risk professionals on real problems affecting live trading strategies, from day-to-day risk monitoring to longer-term projects enhancing our internal risk models and analytical tools. It's an excellent grounding for anyone interested in a career in quantitative finance and risk management.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage risk across systematic trading strategies & funds
- Work with all areas within the business – both within and outside Systematic – to resolve risk issues as they arise
- Assist in building out the broader risk framework and analytical infrastructure – including internal risk models and code
- Conduct research into new risk measurement and management techniques
Required skills:
- A strong mathematical and statistical background
- Excellent communication skills
- Currently in your penultimate year of study, graduating in 2028
Learning opportunities:
- A broad understanding of the full range of Man Systematic trading strategies
- Technical familiarity with both industry-standard and proprietary internal risk analytics & modelling techniques
- Knowledge of financial markets across all major asset classes
Application Process
- Application Window: 28th September - 12th October 2026
- Online Tests: October
- Technical Interviews: October/November
- Assessment Centre: November/December– Please note that candidates will be required to attend the assessment centre at our London Office.
Programme Dates: 21st June 2027 – 10th September 2027
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. Learn more at .
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 .
