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Put yourself at the heart of the world’s financial community. Graduate Career Opportunities 2017 / 2018
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A time of growth and new opportunity ...................................4
Who we are .......................................................................................6
Our business.....................................................................................8
Values & culture ............................................................................14
Our programmes ...........................................................................16
Our people.......................................................................................18
Continuous professional development ..................................20
Our charitable partnerships ......................................................22
What we offer ................................................................................24
What we look for ...........................................................................25
How to apply ..................................................................................26
A time of growth and new opportunity
4 A time of growth and new opportunity A time of growth and new opportunity 5
It’s a time of growth
and new opportunity
for LSEG’s graduates
London Stock Exchange Group has a
long and prestigious heritage that few
organisations around the world can
From the LSEG’s headquarters in the
City of London, our geographic footprint
now extends to more than 20 cities
The next generation of LSEG graduates
and interns will have direct exposure to
the exciting developments and
17%
Increase in total
rival. The history of London’s Stock worldwide, from Beijing to Washington; innovations currently taking place within Group income
Exchange can be traced all the way Colombo to Singapore. finance and technology. We are looking during the 2016
financial year.
back to 1698. for talented, ambitious individuals to
The broadness of our operations is support us in our journey, problem
The financial markets have evolved mirrored by the people who work for us. solvers willing to challenge the status
significantly since then, and so too has Currently, more than 50 different quo and who aren’t afraid to ask the
the nature of our business. LSEG has nationalities are represented by our difficult questions.
grown to become one of the world’s 4,500-strong workforce. Their diversity
foremost financial infrastructure and reflects that of our clients and the If this sounds like you, then it may
capital markets groups, and a globally partners we work with, as well as the be time to find out more about us and
recognised leader in the emerging many communities in which we operate. the work we do. We invite you to read the
financial technology, or FinTech, space. rest of this briefing, and to take the first
As we continue to expand and diversify, step towards an exciting, varied and
The scope of our business has also we offer you the opportunity to make impactful graduate career.
expanded, through organic growth as a significant impact by helping shape
well as a series of strategic acquisitions. the future of LSEG’s fast-changing
The Group now encompasses 19 global business.
companies and counting.
Who we are
LSEG London Headquarters
6 Who we are Who we are 7
Who we are
Building stable, trusted markets for our clients.
Become part of a thriving global business.
London Stock Exchange Group (LSE.L) is a diversified international market infrastructure and capital markets business
sitting at the heart of the world’s financial community. Headquartered in London, with significant operations in North
America, Italy, France and Sri Lanka, LSEG employs over 4,500 people.
The Group operates a broad range Post trade and risk management Technology is an increasingly critical
of international equity, bond and services are a significant part of the focus of our work. London Stock
derivatives markets, and is also home Group’s business operations, and include Exchange Group is a leading developer
to one of the world’s leading growth majority ownership of the multi-asset of high performance trading platforms
markets for SMEs, AIM. These platforms global clearing house, LCH Group. LSEG and capital markets software for
provide international business and is also a global leader in indexing and customers around the world. In addition
investors with unrivalled access to analytic solutions. FTSE Russell offers to the Group’s own markets, over 35
Europe’s capital markets. thousands of indexes that measure and other organisations and exchanges
benchmark markets around the world, use the Group’s MillenniumIT trading,
while the Group also provides customers
with an extensive range of real time and
surveillance and post trade technology.
Over 4,500 people work
reference data products.
for LSEG globally
Our business
8 Our business Our business 9
Our word Our business
is our bond
Our diverse business is split into
five distinct areas – each playing
a vital part in our ongoing success.
We believe that ‘My word is my bond’
– London Stock Exchange Group’s age-old
motto – is still just as relevant in today’s
fast-changing world.
10 Our business Our business 11
Capital Markets Information Services
Raising capital and ensuring liquidity Information that powers markets
LSEG’s Capital Markets division plays The Group operates a broad range of there are fantastic opportunities and The Information Services provided requirements. Our technology is opportunity to be right at the centre of
a central role in the work of the Group international equity, ETF, bond and complex challenges ahead. You might by London Stock Exchange Group are designed to help both sell side and buy the business. You’ll shadow one of our
as well as the wider economy. It’s a derivative markets, including London find yourself working with members critical to the way in which markets side customers address the increasing existing salespeople and, as you build
dynamic, fast-paced environment in Stock Exchange Group; Borsa Italiana; of the management team to support function around the world. demands of regulators. confidence and experience, you could
which instant reaction and long-term MTS, Europe’s leading fixed income business development pitches, soon progress to closing deals and
vision can be equally important. market; and Turquoise pan-European interpreting analytics for clients, The best-known and most obvious way Different roles, managing your own accounts.
in which we support the financial
and US lit and dark equity
trading platforms.
or interacting directly with the trading
side of the business. system is through market data, such as different locations Growth and possibilities
High-growth businesses want to fulfil
share-price movements and the delivery With the wide range of products and
their true potential. Our primary
of real-time news. We also supply As the financial world becomes
markets in London and Milan enable a A world that Demonstrating ‘reference’ data – the information that
services that we provide for clients
increasingly globalised, the demand for
internationally, there are a number
wide range of companies from around
the globe to efficiently raise capital and
continually evolves integrity. Seeing uniquely identifies any instruments that of possibilities for graduates within reliable and instantaneous market data
fund growth. They range from As a graduate in Capital Markets, you’ll the bigger picture are being traded. Information Services, including in our has never been greater. London Stock
overseas offices. Exchange Group is extremely well
multinational enterprises, to £10mn find yourself at the heart of a world that To succeed in Capital Markets, you There are, however, other vitally positioned to take advantage of the
businesses with great potential for is constantly transforming itself. You’ll need to be able to look beyond the important elements to our business. Some roles are more technically changes ahead. Another driving force is
expansion. In the secondary markets, gain fascinating insight into innovative, narrow confines of a product to see the Few exchanges have their own indexes, focused, some revolve around business greater regulation, which has a strong
our clients are banks and brokers who fast-moving companies, as well as wider economic context of your work. but the FTSE Russell brand is renowned analysis and product management, impact on the growth of our analytics
trade on our fixed-income, equity and exposure to key areas of policy It’s also vitally important that you’re internationally and our presence in while others are client-facing sales roles. business and the delivery of market
derivative platforms. We create a deep and regulation. able to embody the principles of benchmarking and indices is stronger All involve excellent on-the-job training. data. As the Group continues to expand,
pool of liquidity that allows active and
integrity for which London Stock than ever. We also provide data In technical roles, you will of course be graduates will be able to take advantage
efficient trading. If you’re analytical, literate and have Exchange Group has always stood. Our analytics and software solutions that given a good understanding of our of a wealth of opportunities in the
the credibility to work with varied business, after all, is still built on trust. help clients reconcile their systems and coming years.
stakeholders and client groups, products and the impact they have in
meet compliance and post trade the markets. In sales, you will have the
12 Our business Our business 13
Corporate Functions £666tn
Global support for a thriving business Notional value of trades cleared by
LSEG’s SwapClear business in 2016
London Stock Exchange All the work we undertake is done with Risk, to analytical positions in
Group’s Corporate Functions are a single goal in mind: helping to fulfil Regulation, to those requiring
predominantly based in London, the ambitious strategy of the Group. excellent communication skills
although they are designed to in Investor Relations.
support a truly global organisation A rotation within Corporate Functions
with offices in numerous countries is an excellent way of gaining a broader Our teams are small, and it’s common
Technology
and jurisdictions around the world. perspective of the Group. You might for graduates to start playing a critical
easily find yourself working across role from the day they arrive.
Opportunities in a constantly evolving field
Our work ensures the smooth running different functions and departments, With such a high level of early-career
of every aspect of the organisation from highly quantitative positions in exposure, there’s no telling where a
and covers areas as diverse as Investor rotation with Corporate Functions
Relations, Risk, Strategic Planning and
Regulatory Strategy.
could lead. Ultimately, all the businesses that non-technical background, as a graduate Who succeeds
make up London Stock Exchange in LSEG’s Technology division you’ll have
Group depend on technology that is the chance to play a key role in the in Technology?
secure, stable and performs to high evolution of this critical and rapidly We’re interested in hearing from
levels of availability and throughput. expanding global operation. Some roles graduates from a range of degree
A rotation on the technological stream are more focused on operations and
Post Trade Services
disciplines. While it’s true that people
of our graduate programme could project management, while others require who have studied Computer Science
therefore take you to any number harder technology skills. Either way, can be particularly well suited to the
Safeguarding the future of finance of places. the opportunities for graduates in
technology really are limitless. You could
Technology programme at London Stock
Exchange Group, we look for a mix of
London Stock Exchange Group is a find yourself working to combat cyber backgrounds (e.g. Mathematics, Science
Post Trade services are essential to the forefront of this exciting and fast-growing trade lifecycle, from trade processing, leading global player in the field of security, for example, introducing
functioning of healthy markets, helping industry. In addition to having majority to risk management and post trade and Engineering) and are actually more
financial technology (FinTech), and as the cutting-edge software to our interested in your aptitude, analytical
to manage risk and maintain liquidity. ownership of multi-asset global clearing innovation. There are few businesses technology powering financial markets front-line operations, or helping to
It’s important for all market house, LCH Group, LSEG operates currently as crucial to this rapidly evolving ability and judgement.
continues to develop and evolve, we push the boundaries of Distributed
participants to know that protections CC&G, the Italian clearing house and landscape as LCH. With customers in over simply cannot afford to stand still. From Ledger Technology.
and safeguards are in place. Monte Titoli, the T2S European 50 countries, including global Investment Above all, we are looking for people who
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine are intellectually curious, interested in
Increasingly, it’s a requirement settlement business. Banks, Hedge Funds and Asset Managers, learning, to automation and Blockchain, Within the LCH business alone, you might
of legislators and regulators too. the company is responsible for clearing the bigger picture of how the technology
LSEG’s technologists are driving many of be part of a team looking after business industry is evolving and willing to ask
Exposure to a dynamic, 90% of the world’s interest rate swaps. the emerging and disruptive trends and shared-service technology. Equally, the difficult questions. If you’re a forward-
The current regulatory environment Expect to be given accountability for your
means the role of clearing houses is set rapidly growing industry deliverables and to find yourself working
currently taking place in our industry.
Whether you see yourself working in
you could be involved in managing
complex IT projects and the
looking problem solver who enjoys
to expand significantly over the coming on large projects from day one. tackling complex challenges, this is the
For graduates, a rotation within Post Trade programming, or perhaps come from a implementation of significant change. place to be.
years, and we are positioned to be at the offers exposure across the entire post Values & culture
14 Values & culture Values & culture 15
Values & culture
It’s important you share the values
that help shape LSEG. Our worldwide
reputation depends on them.
Integrity Partnership Innovation Excellence
Integrity underpins all We pride ourselves on We are ambitious We have a fundamental
that we do – from our working together as and forward-looking commitment to developing
unshakeable commitment proactive partners, building – a pioneering Group of talented teams who deliver
to building and supporting positive relationships with market innovators, driven to the highest standards in
global markets based our colleagues, customers, by fresh thinking that has all that we do.
on transparency and trust, investors, regulators, kept us ahead of change.
to every transaction across governments and By collaborating together, we
our business with each and shareholders – for our We prudently and proactively will sustain industry-leading
every stakeholder. mutual success and the invest to make sure that our levels of excellence, setting
benefit of all. markets and services are the benchmarks that inspire
We are a source of enduring constantly moving forward, ever better performance.
confidence in the financial developing and evolving with
system, so when we say advances in technology.
that our word is our bond
– we mean it.
Our programmes
16 Our programmes Our programmes 17
Our programmes
There are two LSEG graduate programmes
– one in business and the other in technology.
Our entry requirements International rotations Internships
Both routes provide the springboard developing and delivering state-of-the- For our Business programme, LSEG is an international group Our summer internship programme
for a rewarding and challenging art technology. we welcome applications from students with a strong global presence. is a unique opportunity to get to
career in global financial markets. of high academic potential, whatever know LSEG’s business and to gain
Our Technology programme will give their background. Our continued expansion into new an in-depth insight into the financial
As a graduate, you will undertake three you exposure to two potential career markets means that, more than ever markets. It’s also an excellent way
six-month rotations, each in a different paths: a technical path for graduates A genuine interest and understanding before, there are opportunities for for us to spot talent for our
area of our business. This not only interested in cutting-edge development of the financial markets is important, graduates to complete one or more of graduate programmes.
means more variety, but also the chance and innovation, or a non-technical path, though we can, of course, provide you their rotations outside of the UK. Recent
to gain a clear understanding of LSEG involving operational and generalist with additional training in the working participants on both our Business and Whether you apply for the Business or
and to broaden your commercial roles with a focus on managing projects of the markets. Technology programmes have worked Technology internship, you will gain
awareness and skillset. or maintaining client relationships. Both with the LSEG teams in Milan, New York an understanding of what a career with
routes offer exposure to different areas To apply for our Technology programme, and Paris, among other locations. LSEG would really be like. As well as
Our Business programme will allow you of our Technology operations. You’ll also we consider applicants from a range of the formal induction week, we offer
to gain valuable experience across a work in partnership with the Group’s academic backgrounds, not just Depending on the precise role you take a range of opportunities for
number of business areas by helping other businesses, providing you with an Computer Science, provided they on, further possibilities may open up as development, including ‘learning
companies to raise capital, providing additional perspective that will help you possess a genuine interest in your career develops beyond the lunches’ with subject-matter experts.
secure and reliable trading platforms as you progress within our organisation. technology and how it supports our completion of the graduate programme
and delivering real-time information. business. What we’re looking for above and we continue to expand our However you look at it, this is an
We’re also central to the post trade all is evidence of academic international reach. incredible platform from which to
environment, managing risk and achievement, as well as a natural launch your career in the
ensuring liquidity. All our work is curiosity and an aptitude for learning. financial markets.
underpinned by our expertise in
Our people
18 Our people Our people 19
Our people
Abimbola Adam
- Studied at University of Bristol It was a chance to experience the whole - Studied at University of Oxford The platform is designed to help
- Joined in September 2016 financial ecosystem rather than just one - Joined in September 2016 ambitious SME companies grow
part of it. and reach a position where they
- Now on second rotation - Now on second rotation
can successfully raise capital.
in Capital Markets in Corporate Finance
My rotations so far, in Post Trade and
Capital Markets, have been fascinating. It was a fascinating experience; I was
“What really appealed to me about the “I started my first rotation with ELITE working closely with both start-ups and
I’ve had exposure to areas such as
LSEG programme was that I would be Club Deal (ECD) whilst my team were in investors, getting to understand the
financial regulation and risk, which
getting to work across different business an important phase of developing a new processes involved in growing a
are highly technical.”
areas during the first 18 months before private placement platform. business and the role played by
having to think about a specific role. the financial markets.”
Philip Minghui
- Studied at University of Liverpool required a much deeper level - Studied at UCL developing product features, and then
- Joined in September 2016 of technical understanding. - Joined in September 2016 helping to market the final product to
our customers.
- Now on second rotation - Now on second rotation
It was a steep learning curve, but, as a
in Information Services in Technology Services
new graduate, there is always someone Regulation is another crucial part of
available to help you. By the end of my product management. As things change,
“My first graduate rotation was a really training, I should be in a strong position “I’m working as a product management we need to be able to innovate and to
exciting introduction to financial to decide what it is I really want to do.” analyst with the LSEG Technology take the initiative in order to make sure
services. The work I was doing was Product Management team. This has we are providing the products and
much more practical than anything meant learning about the different solutions that our clients really need.”
I’d encountered at university and processes that go into designing and
Continuous Professional Development20 Continuous Professional Development Continuous Professional Development 21
Continuous
Professional Development
A fantastic start Investing in Continuing your
to your career your learning LSEG journey
At LSEG, we are constantly We understand how important the
start of your professional life is in
Exposure and responsibility are
extremely important at this stage
Of course, your professional
development doesn’t end once you
focused on the future.
shaping your long-term career. The of your career. However, we also graduate from the programme, and
first few weeks and months of your recognise that graduates need you can look forward to opportunities
graduate programme will therefore support and guidance in order to advance your skills and learning
be carefully structured with your for them to learn and develop. at every stage of your career.
professional development in mind.
Before each rotation, your line We’ll try to match you to a role that best
An intensive two-week induction manager will consult with you to reflects your strengths and interests;
It’s critical that our graduates receive programme for new graduates provides outline a defined set of objectives, at the same time, our employees are
outstanding early-career development the tools you’ll need to hit the ground ensuring you fully understand encouraged to gain exposure across the
if they are to become the future running from day one of your first the nature of your role. You’ll also Group during the formative years of
leaders of this dynamic, diverse rotation. The programme delivers a receive regular feedback throughout their career. This could mean placement
and rapidly growing organisation. thorough introduction to our business the placement, so you’ll always have opportunities with one of our many
as well as a solid grounding in the a clear sense of how you’re progressing. overseas businesses.
As an LSEG graduate, you will have working of the financial markets.
access to a full and diverse range of LSEG’s senior leadership have a unique London Stock Exchange Group
learning and development opportunities, You’ll also be able to study for an level of input into the graduate employees at all levels have access to
including structured, classroom-based industry-recognised professional programme. As well as taking part our online learning portal, where, through
learning and on-the-job training. qualification during your first year in a formal mentoring scheme – different content and multimedia, you’ll
on the programme. This could include overseen by a leading expert – you be able to develop new business skills.
As well as a high degree of responsibility the IMC (Investment Management can look forward to regular ‘learning’ LSEG also supports ex-graduates through
and exposure, you can expect support Certificate) or the IOC (Investment breakfasts and lunches with leaders ongoing development programmes,
and guidance from LSEG colleagues Operations Certificate). from across the Group. partnering with senior executives across
and senior leaders throughout the Group.
your programme.
Our charitable partnerships22 Our charitable partnerships OurCorporate partnerships 23
charitableResponsibility
£962,000
Our charitable Donated through the LSEG Foundation
to good causes in 2016
partnerships
Sustainability is extremely
important to us and, as Choosing responsible, Supporting our communities, Hands-on involvement
sustainable growth locally and globally
a graduate with London We want our employees to be proud to work for London As we grow our business and expand our global reach,
Our people are the driving force behind the Group’s
charity and sustainability strategy. Around the world,
Stock Exchange Group, Stock Exchange Group, and our global clients and partners
to feel pride in being associated with our brand. It’s vital,
we work hard to give back to our local communities
and to provide support to our partner charities around
LSEG employees from all areas of the business are making
positive contributions to our local communities.
you can expect to play therefore, that we continue to uphold our responsibilities
by growing in a sustainable and responsible manner.
the world.
Across LSEG, employees are allocated two days a year to spend
an important role in As a Group, we have a clear strategy in place for supporting
the people in our communities, both in the UK and overseas.
time outside the office volunteering with our partner charities
or taking part in fundraising activities. For example, employees
supporting our charitable At the heart of this mission is the LSEG Foundation, which has
charitable partnerships in place in each of the regions where
of LCH, our Group’s clearing business in the UK, have been
volunteering through the Magic Breakfast campaign to provide
partners in the local LSEG has major operations. healthy breakfasts to more vulnerable school children in Tower
Hamlets, London.
communities where We also have a thriving global partnership with UNICEF,
whom we are currently working with to support the Zambian Graduates have become a vital part of the charitable life of the
we operate. Girls 2030 programme. This exciting initiative aims to transform
the lives of 11,000 adolescent girls by improving access to
Group in recent years. From volunteering and community work,
to charity sporting events, there are countless opportunities for
education and providing internship and mentoring our new joiners to be involved. Each year, LSEG graduates play
opportunities. Employees across LSEG offices are regularly a lead role in organising the prestigious Touch Rugby in the City
updated on the programme’s achievements, and two winners tournament in partnership with Harlequins F.C. The tournament
of the CEO Award for their exceptional support to the Corporate raised more than £80,000 for good causes in 2017 alone.
Responsibility agenda have been invited to visit Zambia and
assess the impact of the project on the ground.
What we offer24 What we offer What we look for 25
What we offer What we look for
As a graduate, you’ll give a great deal We look for graduates with an awareness
to LSEG and, in return, we ensure that of financial markets and technology, who are
you’re properly rewarded. inquisitive and have good problem-solving skills.
Of course, not all the benefits To succeed at LSEG, you need to
of working here are measured in be able to look beyond the narrow
financial terms. We can offer excellent confines of a product and see the
levels of support, first-class learning wider economic context of your work.
and development, and the satisfaction It’s also vitally important that you
that comes from helping to shape embody the principles of integrity
the future of world markets. for which London Stock Exchange
Group has always stood.
Our graduates often comment on the
good balance they’re able to achieve We’re interested in hearing from
between work and their life outside. graduates across a range of degree
At the same time we believe in paying disciplines. While it’s true that people
competitive salaries and offer a range who have studied technical subjects
of other attractive benefits, including: can be particularly well suited to our
Technology programme, we are actually
- A discretionary bonus scheme more interested in your aptitude,
- Competitive pension analytical ability and judgement.
- 25 days holiday
Some roles are more focused on
- Corporate gym membership
operations, while others require harder
- Private medical insurance technology skills. Either way, you’ll find
- Season ticket loan that softer skills – such as the ability to
- Share options work as part of a team and to negotiate
effectively – will come into play.26 How to apply
How to apply
1 2 3 4 5
Before you submit We do use online tests, We’ll then conduct a You will meet with a By the end of this day,
your application online so it’s certainly worth telephone interview number of managers we want you to feel
at www.lseg.com/ doing some practice with you and if you’re and graduates sure that a future with
graduates we before you complete successful at these throughout the day our Group offers
encourage you to the real thing. two initial stages, and enjoy a great exactly what you’re
explore our website to you’ll be invited opportunity to learn looking for.
discover more about to a full-day about their careers and
the opportunities assessment centre. experiences. This is a
we offer. two-way process – it’s
not just about us
assessing you.
Applications for LSEG’s graduate
and internship programmes are now
open and close on 22 December
2017. We recruit on a rolling basis,
so we strongly encourage you to
apply as soon as possible.© September 2017
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