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We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at Hargreaves Lansdown.\nWe know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We’d love to hear from you!\nAbout the role\nWe are building a next-generation platform for one of the UK’s leading financial services providers - trusted by over 2 million clients and managing c.£150 billion in assets. 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