Business Graduate Programme (FTSE Russell)

Please review all the graduate programme opportunities and make one application.

Our award-winning graduate programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and meaningful career in global financial markets.

As a graduate, you will join the FTSE Russell Division. The division is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where instant reaction and long-term vision are equally important.   

Our FTSE Russell division help investors make better-informed decisions, for indices and benchmarking solutions. FTSE Russell provide category defining indices across asset classes and investment objectives to create new possibilities for the global investment community.   

To be eligible you must be a graduate who has completed your studies in 2026 or a final year undergraduate or Master’s student and have completed all the requirements of your course before summer 2027.  

Highlights of the Graduate Programme

• Progress through a 12-month development journey aiming to build foundational skills that are key for your future success
• Build your foundational knowledge of LSEG, Financial Markets and the business during your global induction
• Divisional-led inductions to immerse graduates into the business through team-led overviews and introductions
• Participate in group projects which are aligned to LSEG goals
• Meet in person with your cohort at ‘Ignite’, the programme mid-point skills offsite. Explore key knowledge areas and skills
• Access opportunities to earn industry recognised qualifications, including 5 study days during programme
• 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 FTSE Russell, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework.  

This is a great opportunity for students studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject or Finance, Economics with a strong inclination towards FinTech/Technology to apply their skills to Business related role. During the recruitment process we will get to know your skills and interest and how they align with the needs of the business to place you in your first rotation.

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 for the duration of the graduate programme and join 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: 28 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.

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