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heart of the world’s
financial community.
Graduate Career Opportunities 2017 / 2018
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Contents

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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Development
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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 partnerships
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                   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 offer
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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
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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.
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