Equities Graduate Programme 2026

Overview

Our Equities business helps institutional investors from around the world invest in UK companies. Operating out of our offices in London, New York, Abu Dhabi and Copenhagen, our team of over 40 dedicated sales people, sales traders and core traders, is one of the largest in the market.

By joining the Equities Department in London on our 12-month Graduate Programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience by rotating across our core areas of Equity Sales, Sales Trading and Core Trading, building a well-rounded understanding of how we operate and interact with our clients, both corporates and investors. Additionally, you will spend time in other core areas of our business, including Research, Investment Banking and Operations. This is because we believe strongly in ensuring that Graduates gain a deep understanding of the whole ecosystem to really understand our culture and what connects our business together.

What We Look For

We’re looking for candidates who have a genuine interest in UK capital markets and specifically the mid-cap market space. Drive and determination are critical, therefore candidates should be able to demonstrate resilience, be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and moral compass. At this early stage of your career, candidates should demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and self-development.

Critically important is the ability to cultivate relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and clients alike. Our business is successful because of our culture and the relationships that we nurture with our clients. The ideal candidate will enjoy collaborating with colleagues across the business, working in a team environment and enjoy networking and regularly interacting with our clients and key stakeholders.

Role Requirements

1. A minimum of a 2.1 degree or equivalent
2. A keen interest in UK Capital Markets
3. Team player with strong communication and relationship-building skills
4. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret information and draw meaningful insights
5. Demonstrable drive and determination with a strong work ethic
6. Commitment to ongoing learning and development
7. Strong moral compass