Do you want to make a difference by delivering software used by some of the biggest companies in the world? Do you love working with others in a dynamic agile environment? Our Technology Graduate Programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and meaningful career in global financial markets technology.
To be eligible you must be a graduate who has completed your studies in 2022 or a final year undergraduate or Master’s student and have completed all the requirements of your course before September 2023. You should be on track for a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a STEM degree (science, technology, engineering or mathematics).
Roles can vary from development and programming to testing and analytics, we seek to match your interests, skills and background to the roles available.
We will also support you in discovering more about the different areas of LSEG that interest you most by connecting you with various departments so that you can learn more about them.
What we offer:
Launch your career in Technology by contributing to live projects with leading technology, collaborating with and being mentored by world class talent
Supported with formal learning that helps you sharpen your technical and human skills, and opportunities to earn industry recognized qualifications
Connect with global early career communities and opportunities and contribute to the wider society via CSR initiatives and volunteering opportunities
Our graduates join us on a permanent basis, and from day one you will be aligned to a division, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework. During our recruitment process, we will get to know your skills and interest and how they align with the needs of the business, to allow us to place you in the right division.
What we are looking for:
We are passionate about recruiting people who aim to pursue a Technology career path, as evidenced by their studies, extracurriculars or work experience. It’s important to us that you can also understand the breadth of our organisation, how it functions and the vital role that technology plays in supporting LSEG and our clients.
You will have a strong interest in technology demonstrated either via your work experience, extracurricular activities or academic studies. For instance, you may have secured an internship in a technology role or focused on technology as part of a university project.
You may know how to code or how to use a particular technology.
You should have a demonstrable interest in financial markets, which you’ve built through your studies, work experience or extracurricular activities.
A curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions.
Individuals who are able to connect the dots and think strategically.
The environment we work in is fast paced, you’ll need to demonstrate focus, resilience and the flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
People who can collaborate with others, using their strong communication skills in the process.
You will stand out to us if you can demonstrate and recognise that what you achieve is equally important as how you achieve it.
Application close: 21 November, however we recommend an early application because we consider candidates on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications, we might close the applications earlier, so we recommend an early application.
Recruitment Process: We operate a rolling recruitment process with assessment centres starting from early December.
The first stage of the recruitment process involves a review of your CV and motivational statement.
Should you pass the initial screening stage, we will invite you to complete an online test to help identify the skills and behaviours you’ll bring to the role. It includes some questions on how you would describe yourself, how you typically approach tasks, and a short cognitive ability test.
The next step is a telephone interview where we will test your motivations for the role as well as some of our key competencies.
The final stage is an assessment centre which involves a number of different types of exercises – further information is provided at the point of invite.
Please note, all our assessment centres will be run virtually this year.
At LSEG, we provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits portfolio as part of a competitive total rewards package. Our benefit plans are designed to supplement the financial, emotional and physical wellbeing of our employees and their families at all stages of their life. We encourage an appreciative, collaborative and inclusive culture that promotes employee and organisational wellbeing.
We believe in remunerating our people with a variety of attractive benefits such as:
Financial Wellbeing: Life Insurance; Income protection; Pension
Other benefits: MyOffers: access to a range of retail discounts
At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose – driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth – in everything we do.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management.
As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to access funds for growth and development. And with our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, we provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services that help our customers pursue—and achieve—their ambitions.
You can count on our open access model for unparalleled partnership, flexibility, stability, and support across all of our businesses. That’s how we make a difference— ensuring people can meet their potential—worldwide.
