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 end date: midnight on the 5th of December 2022
Recruitment process
We operate a rolling recruitment process with assessment centres starting from December 2022.
- 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:
- Emotional Wellbeing: Annual wellness allowance; Employee assistance programme
- Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Dental Insurance; Gym membership & discounts
- Financial Wellbeing: Life Insurance; Income protection; Pension
- Other benefits: MyOffers: access to a range of retail discounts