Our award-winning Technology Graduate Programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and meaningful career in global financial markets technology.
The Engineering team is responsible for operating and securing all the Group’s products, platforms, infrastructure and technology services. We cover the full spectrum across high-speed trading platforms, data distribution platforms, clearing and settlement systems for our customers as well as internal business systems and the tools our employees use each day.
We have several opportunities available across our various Engineering Function
- Corporate Technology
- COO
- Capital Markets & Risk Intelligence,
- FTSE Russell
- Data and Analytics Engineering
To allow us to place you in the right area, please share any team of interest and highlight useful technical skills on your CV. During the recruitment process we will get to know your skills and interest and how they align with the needs of the business.
To be eligible you must be a graduate studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline, 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 on our Engineering functions, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework. To allow us to place you in the right area, during the recruitment process we will get to know your skills and interest and how they align with the needs of the business.
What we are looking for
We are passionate about recruiting people who have a genuine curiosity about Technology and strive to pursue a Technology 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.
- You will have an interest in technology demonstrated from studying a Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics subject. For instance, you may have secured an internship in a technology role or focused on various technologies as part of a university projects. You may have learnt how to code or how to use a particular technology.
- A curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions.
- You should have a demonstrable interest in financial markets, which you’ve built through your studies, work experience or extracurricular activities.
- 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.
- For some of our teams understanding project management methodologies i.e. Waterfall, Agile SAFE/Kanban/Scrum to manage projects will be of interest
- 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.
To allow us to place you in the right area, please share any team of interest and highlight useful technical skills on your CV. During the recruitment process we will get to know your skills and interest and how they align with the needs of the business.
Feel empowered to highlight your achievements, key technical projects, technical skills you have learnt. We have a number of different technical roles, some that including coding, Software developer and some that are more product development
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, but you’ll be trusted to work flexibly, in a way that delivers excellence.
Programme start date
September 2025
