Graduate - Global Operations & Client Services - Cardiff - 2026

Legal & General; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial services group is offering a Global Operations and Global Client Service Graduate Programme aimed at recent graduates eager to learn while working. Based in Cardiff, participants will gain valuable experience in various areas such as fund operations and client services. The programme includes networking opportunities and a fully funded professional qualification, with roles designed to develop analytical and communication skills essential for success in the financial sector.

Benefits

Professional qualification funding

Networking opportunities

Employee benefits

Responsibilities

• Oversee global post-trade activities.
• Support global fund services and reporting.
• Review fund performance calculations.
• Create materials for client pitch and due diligence meetings.
• Produce materials for management updates.
• Manage operational risks and resilience.
• Collaborate on projects.
• Gain industry accreditation opportunities.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

High energy

IT proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint)

Organizational skills

Education

2.1 Degree in any subject

Job description

Company Description

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.

Our global asset management business provides our clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, working internationally across public and private markets.

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

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn?

The Global Operations and Global Client Service Programme has been designed to help you reach your potential. Being based in Cardiff, 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 your line manager. As part of a cohort of graduates, you will also have the opportunity to connect with your peers and colleagues in Cardiff and London though networking opportunities and social events.

What you might work on

• Overseeing global post-trade activities
• Supporting Asset Management’s global fund services and reporting
• Reviewing fund performance calculations
• Creating material for client pitch and due diligence meetings
• Producing materials for management updates
• Managing operational risks and resilience
• Collaborating on projects
• Gaining industry accreditation opportunities

Areas you’ll develop expertise in

• Funds Operations
• Performance & Attribution
• Regulatory Reporting
• Business Management
• Investment Guideline Monitoring
• Retail Operations
• Client Services
• Agile Client Delivery
• Fund Support

Over the course of the two years you will be given the chance to experience different rotations giving you a broad range of experiences across different teams.

We recruit on a rolling basis, and this role is likely to fill quickly. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as soon as possible.

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Qualifications

Who we’re looking for:

First and foremost, we’re looking for graduates with curiosity and a strong desire to learn. You don’t need prior industry experience, but we’ll want to see that you have the skills and mindset to grow quickly. These include:

• 2.1 Degree in any subject
• Right to work in the UK
• An analytical and numeracy mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and teamwork
• High energy, dynamism, and commitment
• Proficiency in IT (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Organised with effective prioritisation

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.