Business Analyst Graduate Programme

This award-winning graduate programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and meaningful career in global financial markets. LSEG is at the forefront of trading services – a fundamental part of the financial and transactional services that support and enhance the development of businesses and economies across the world.

Success graduates will join LSEG’s Markets division on the rotational programme and be part of a dynamic team that powers global financial markets and helps organisations navigate risk with confidence. This graduate programme brings together our Capital Markets and Post Trade businesses to offer a comprehensive suite of solutions—from raising and trading capital across asset classes and geographies, to clearing and optimising portfolios, to managing regulatory, reputational and financial risk.

Whether it’s enabling companies to list and grow on the London Stock Exchange, supporting seamless post-trade operations, or delivering trusted data and tools like World-Check and identity verification services, you’ll be at the heart of the financial ecosystem. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge platforms like FXall and Tradeweb, work with clients across the globe, and help shape the future of financial markets.

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.

As a graduate you can expect exposure across:

• Financial Risk teams, which involves monitoring and analysing risks, and interpreting data in readiness for the delivery of risk projects or reporting.
• Supporting our existing products! Contributing towards researching, tracking, and testing content and user interface of online products.
• Research analysis into global markets which could have a focus on debt listings, valuations, and shareholder and geographic analysis.

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.

• A demonstrable interest in financial markets, built through studies, work experience or extracurricular activities.
• Competent and comfortable with large data sets and able to code in relevant languages (Python, SQL) or an understanding of tools like Tableau, Power BI.
• Curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions.
• Individuals who can connect the dots and think strategically.
• Focus, resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with others, using strong communication skills.
• Studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline or Finance, Economics with a strong inclination towards FinTech/Technology.

Recruitment Process

• Application and resume submission.
• Untimed Immersive Online Assessment.
• Video interview.
• Half-day assessment centre (virtual).

Benefits

• 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.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, with flexibility.