Business Graduate Programme (FTSE Russell) in London

Programme start date: September 2027. Please review all the graduate programme opportunities and make one application. Our award-winning graduate programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and meaningful career in global financial markets. As a graduate, you will join the FTSE Russell Division. The division is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where instant reaction and long-term vision are equally important. Our FTSE Russell division helps investors make better-informed decisions, for indices and benchmarking solutions. FTSE Russell provides category defining indices across asset classes and investment objectives to create new possibilities for the global investment community.

To be eligible you must be a graduate who has completed your studies in 2026 or a final year undergraduate or Master’s student and have completed all the requirements of your course before summer 2027.

Highlights of the Graduate Programme:

• Progress through a 12-month development journey aiming to build foundational skills that are key for your future success.
• Build your foundational knowledge of LSEG, Financial Markets and the business during your global induction.
• Divisional-led inductions to immerse graduates into the business through team-led overviews and introductions.
• Participate in group projects which are aligned to LSEG goals.
• Meet in person with your cohort at ‘Ignite’, the programme mid-point skills offsite.
• Explore key knowledge areas and skills.
• Access opportunities to earn industry recognised qualifications, including 5 study days during the programme.
• Connect with global early careers community and opportunities and contribute to 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 FTSE Russell, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework. This is a great opportunity for students studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject or Finance, Economics with a strong inclination towards FinTech/Technology to apply their skills to a business-related role.

During the recruitment process we will get to know your skills and interests and how they align with the needs of the business to place you in your first rotation.

What we are looking for:

• A demonstrable interest in financial markets, 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 can connect the dots and think strategically.
• Demonstrated focus, resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others.

Ideal candidates will have the rights to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the graduate programme and join us on a permanent basis. 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: 28 November. We consider candidates on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications, we might close the applications earlier, so we recommend you apply early.

Recruitment Process:

• The first stage involves making an application and submitting your resume.
• The next stage is an untimed Immersive Online Assessment designed to give you an insight into what it’s like to work at LSEG.
• The second stage is a video interview where you will answer a series of questions using a strength-based interview style.
• The final stage is a half-day assessment centre involving several different types of exercises – further information is provided at the point of invite.

Please note, all our assessment centres are held virtually.

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; Optional dental Insurance; Gym membership & discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Life Insurance; Income protection; Pension.
• Other benefits: MyOffers: access to a range of retail discounts.

We believe hybrid working makes more possible and recognise difference as a good thing. We want to set everyone up to bring their best self to work. Everyone will spend time with colleagues in the office (3 days), but you’ll be trusted to work flexibly, in a way that delivers excellence.

Career Stage: Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 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. 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 mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

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