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 www.man.com
At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here.
* As at 30 June 2026
What Does the Man Group Technology Rotational Program offer?
Our Technology Rotational Program will give you the opportunity to gain experience and take on challenges across several areas within technology. Working within a dynamic global technology business will present you with the opportunity to work on projects with direct business impact, learning from experts.
Rotating through multiple teams across front-office engineering, you will have the chance to improve our quantitative investment platform, integrate new datasets, extend our execution and order management systems, and contribute to our core technology platform.
As one of our Associate Engineers, you will gain a thorough understanding of our business and having successfully completed the program, 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 receive personalized mentorship.
Who Is Man Group Looking For?
We're looking for 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 Summer 2027.
Requirements:
- Currently studying for a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline
- Experience working with any of the following programming or scripting languages: Python/ Java/ C++
- A passion for technology and exceptional programming skills. Please include links to any relevant content (e.g., GitHub) on your application
- Understanding of how source control and continuous deployment workflows work with tools like git
- Self-organised with the ability to prioritise and effectively manage time across multiple projects
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills
If you don't meet every requirement but are excited about the role and can pass our tech test, we encourage you to apply. Even if your experience isn't a perfect match, you might be the right fit for this or other roles.
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 opportunities to grow and have an enormous impact on what we do. We are actively engaged with the broader technology community.
- We open-source some of our technology. See https://github.com/man-group
- We regularly talk at leading industry conferences
We’re fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking Boston Harbor and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work.
- We organize regular social events, everything from photography through climbing, wine tasting and monthly team socials
- We host annual away days and tech off-sites for the whole team
- We promote an open culture with an inclusive and collaborative environment
What Happens After I Have Sent My Application?
Step 1: Application Review
We will review your resume, and you will hear from us by email to confirm whether your application is being progressed. We 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 via HackerRank to be completed in your own time.
Step 3: Invitation to our Assessment Day and Talent Acquisition Video Call
If your technical test is satisfactory, you will receive an invitation to our assessment day. Additionally, we'll schedule a 15-minute video call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team to verify your application details and address any questions.
Step 4: Assessment Day
The final stage will be an assessment day at our Boston office. We will advise you of our decision as quickly as possible following the assessment day.
The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
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 www.man.com/diversity.
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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- Currently studying for a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
- Experience working with Python, Java, or C++
- Passion for technology and exceptional programming skills
- Relevant technical content, such as GitHub projects, included with the application
- Understanding of source control and continuous deployment workflows using tools such as Git
- Ability to self-organize, prioritize, and manage time across multiple projects
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional troubleshooting skills
- Availability to join in Summer 2027
What We Do
Man Group is a global active investment management firm, which runs $127 billion* of client capital in liquid and private markets, managed by investment specialists based around the world. Headquartered in London, the firm has 15 international offices and operates across multiple jurisdictions. Our business has five specialist investment engines, which represent the range of our capabilities: Man AHL, Man Numeric, Man GLG, Man FRM and Man GPM. These engines house numerous investment teams, working collaboratively within the framework of Man Group, with a high degree of investment autonomy. Each team benefits from the strength and resources of the firm’s single operating platform, enabling their primary focus to be seeking to generate alpha for clients. The teams invest across a diverse range of strategies and asset classes with highly specialised approaches, with long only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis in single and multi-manager formats. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do and we engage in close dialogue with our investors as strategic partners, to understand their particular needs and constraints. Man Group’s investment teams are empowered and supported by our institutional infrastructure and technology, which aims to facilitate the efficient exposure to markets and effective collaboration across the organisation.
