Technology Graduate Scheme in London

Location: London

Start Date: September 7th 2026

This is an 18-24 month rotational programme in our London office. The successful hires will have the opportunity to work across multiple (up to six) technology teams. The variety of this programme will enable you to build a strong foundation and gain exposure to different technologies, development styles, and areas of our business.

The programme takes your input into account; combining your interests with areas where your contribution will make the most impact. The programme includes highly personalised mentoring, regular seminars with senior managers and key staff, social events and opportunities to participate in the firm's charitable activities.

At any time, you'll be working on one or two projects, with direct business impact, while supervised by a supportive team that values open communication.

What's involved?

Which rotations you embark on will be unique to you, based on your skills and interests. Some of the different teams available can be seen here. To give a flavour of the sorts of work our graduates do however, some project examples are:

• Benchmarking and onboarding a high performance distributed database
• Building developer tooling to improve safety in stream processing systems
• Writing data pipelines that feed into systematic trading models
• Creating a platform to provide insights into and improve trade optimisation & performance
• Redesigning the core library used for the Technology Team's CI/CD platform

Progression at Marshall Wace

The rotational format of our program allows you to explore various roles within the Technology team before determining the best fit for you. Upon completing your rotations, you have the flexibility to advance to the team that aligns most with your interests and strengths.

After completing the program, the progression paths are not rigidly defined. There is no predetermined ladder for you to climb. Instead, your personal growth may involve taking on more challenging projects, mentoring a team or new hires, or even pursuing opportunities for international assignments. Your individual development path is open for exploration, and you can collaborate with your management to shape what your future growth looks like.

Why Join Us?

Technology is at our core. It's industry-defining and best-in-class, but we are striving for even more. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while learning from some of the best technicians in the business.

As a technology graduate, this is a chance to accelerate your skill set and gain invaluable real-world experience. You will be continually challenged to learn new skills, work on novel tasks, and push yourself out of your comfort zone.

On our programmes, there are no small cogs in big wheels. Our teams are lean, responsibilities are ample, and opportunities are there for the taking. As a graduate, you will have the chance to work across a wide variety of projects and see them through from start to finish, gaining hands-on experience and making a real impact from day one.

At Marshall Wace, we believe in giving our cohorts ownership and autonomy over real projects that add tangible value to the business. You will be encouraged to approach challenges in your own way, challenge the status quo, and contribute meaningfully to our success. The trust we place in our junior team members empowers you to seize opportunities and make a difference from day one. Join us and be part of a team that values your potential and invests in your future.

You will also, of course, be eligible for the benefits relevant to your office.

What do we want?

We're looking for people that want to make the right start in their careers. We want people who have a passion for technology and who like to do things differently.

While a Computer Science degree is not a requirement, we are looking for candidates who have actively honed their technical and programming skills. This could include participation in internship programs, hackathons, or personal projects pursued in their spare time.

We also really believe that the right person is more than just a technical expert. We place real value on team-working, entrepreneurialism and strong communication skills. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues across the organization and are proactive in proposing fresh ideas.

Marshall Wace is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Note: we request that you only apply to the role you are most interested in. This includes both the position itself and the location. Duplicate applications will cause delays in processing your application.