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Our award-winning Technology Graduate Programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and meaningful career in global financial markets technology.  

Our business is all about data, and our Cyber Security function is an instrumental to protecting our network, partners, internal colleagues and customers.  To be eligible you must be a graduate studying a cyber security, computer science, data science or similar degree, who has completed your studies in 2024 or a final year undergraduate or Master’s student and have completed all the requirements of your qualification before September 2025. 

Highlights of the Graduate Programme

  • Launch your career in Technology by contributing to live projects with leading technology, collaborating with and being mentored by world class talents 
  • 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 the Cyber Security function, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework.

What we are looking for

We are passionate about recruiting people who have a genuine curiosity about data and protecting our network and strive to pursue a Cyber Security career path, as evidenced by a combination of 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. 

  • A curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions. 
  • An interest and passion for solving problems, and love bringing an analytical approach to how you approach tasks.
  • You should have a demonstrable interest in financial markets, which you’ve built through your studies, work experience or extracurricular activities. 
  • Individuals who can 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. 
  • We are keen to hear from students that have studied Cyber Security, Data Science, Computer Science, Software, Systems, Electrical Engineering.
  • Ideal candidates will have the rights to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the graduate programme and joins 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: 22 November, however we recommend an early application because we consider candidates on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications, we might close the applications earlier, so we recommend an early application.  

Recruitment process

  • The first stage of the recruitment process involves making an application and submitting your resume.
  • The next stage of the application process is an untimed Immersive Online Assessment. The assessment is 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 which involves several different types of exercises – further information is provided at the point of invite. 

Please review all the graduate programme opportunities and make one application. If you make more than one application, we will review your first application only.

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. 

Programme start date

September 2025