Corporate Functions Graduate Programme 2024

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

Oct 3, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Banking & Finance
London

Requirements

To be eligible you must be a graduate who has completed your studies in 2023 or a final year undergraduate or Master’s student and have completed all the requirements of your course before summer 2024. You should be on track for a 2:1 degree or equivalent in any subject area.
What we are looking for:
We are passionate about recruiting people who want to understand the full breadth of our organisation, how it fits together, how it functions – and are interested in playing a part of our development, as it grows and diversifies.
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.
Ideal candidates will have the rights to work in the UK without restrictions.
You will stand out to us if you can demonstrate and recognise that what you achieve is equally important as how you achieve it.

Responsibilities

The work our Corporate Functions teams undertake is done with a single goal in mind: helping to fulfil our Group’s ambitious strategy.
As a graduate, you will join the Corporate Functions division, where we have opportunities within Risk, Strategy and M&A. Job roles in this area are very varied, ranging from quantitative positions in risk to analytical positions in corporate strategy and M&A, the multi-faceted structure of Corporate Functions offers graduates the opportunity to build a broad understanding of our Group. 
What we offer:
Progress through a 12-month development journey aiming to build foundational skills that are key for your future success  
Develop your financial markets and business knowledge  
Participate in group projects which are aligned to LSEG’s sustainability priorities  
Access opportunities to earn industry recognized qualifications  
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 a team within Corporate Functions, 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 team (Risk, Strategy or M&A)

Application Process

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 assessment 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 video interview where we will gain a deeper understanding of 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.

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

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.