{"id":1149127,"url":"https://alion.io/job/london-stock-exchange-group-business-graduate-programme-ftse-russell-2","title":"Business Graduate Programme (FTSE Russell)","company":{"id":5734,"name":"London Stock Exchange Group","domain":"lseg.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lseg","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":9,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":3,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Early Careers","role_family":"Early Careers","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":33000,"max_usd":84000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":295},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T16:52:40Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T17:29:27Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Programme start date: September 2027\nPlease review all the graduate programme opportunities and make one application.\nOur award-winning graduate programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and meaningful career in global financial markets.\nAs a graduate, you will join the FTSE Russell Division. The division is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where instant reaction and long-term vision are equally important.\nOur FTSE Russell division help investors make better-informed decisions, for indices and benchmarking solutions. FTSE Russell provide category defining indices across asset classes and investment objectives to create new possibilities for the global investment community.\nTo be eligible you must be a graduate who has completed your studies in 2026 or a final year undergraduate or Master’s student and have completed all the requirements of your course before summer 2027.\nHighlights of the Graduate Programme\nProgress through a 12-month development journey aiming to build foundational skills that are key for your future success \nBuild your foundational knowledge of LSEG, Financial Markets and the business during your global induction \nDivisional-led inductions to immerse graduates into the business through team-led overviews and introductions \nParticipate in group projects which are aligned to LSEG goals \nMeet in person with your cohort at ‘Ignite’, the programme mid-point skills offsite. Explore key knowledge areas and skills \nAccess opportunities to earn industry recognized qualifications, including 5 study days during programme \nConnect with global early careers community and opportunities and contribute to wider society via CSR initiatives and volunteering opportunities \nOur graduates join us on a permanent basis, and from day one you will be aligned to FTSE Russell, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework.\nThis 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.\nWhat we are looking for:\nWe 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.\nYou should have a demonstrable interest in financial markets, which you’ve built through your studies, work experience or extracurricular activities. \nA curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions. \nIndividuals who are able to connect the dots and think strategically. \nThe environment we work in is fast paced, you’ll need to demonstrate focus, resilience and the flexibility to adapt to changing demands. \nPeople who can collaborate with others, using their strong communication skills in the process. \nIdeal candidates will have the rights to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the graduate programme and join us on a permanent basis. \nYou will stand out to us if you can demonstrate and recognise that what you achieve is equally important as how you achieve it.\nApplication close: 28 November. We consider candidates on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications, we might close the applications earlier, so we recommend you apply early.\nRecruitment Process:\nThe first stage of the recruitment process involves making an application and submitting your resume. \nThe next stage of the application process is an untimed Immersive Online Assessment. The assessment is designed to give you an insight into what it’s like to work at LSEG. \nThe second stage is a video interview where you will answer a series of questions using a strength-based-interview style \nThe final stage is a half day assessment centre which involves several different types of exercises - further information is provided at the point of invite. \nPlease review all the graduate programme opportunities and makeone application If you make more than one application, we will review your first application only.\nPlease note, all our assessment centres are held virtually.\nAt LSEG, we provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits portfolio as part of a competitive total rewards package. Our benefit plans are designed to supplement the financial, emotional and physical wellbeing of our employees and their families at all stages of their life. We encourage an appreciative, collaborative and inclusive culture that promotes employee and organisational wellbeing.\nWe believe in remunerating our people with a variety of attractive benefits such as:\nEmotional Wellbeing: Annual wellness allowance; Employee assistance programme \nPhysical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Optional dental Insurance; Gym membership & discounts \nFinancial Wellbeing: Life Insurance; Income protection; Pension \n Other benefits: MyOffers: access to a range of retail discounts \nWe believe hybrid working makes more possible and recognise difference as a good thing. We want to set everyone up to bring their best self to work. Everyone will spend time with colleagues in the office (3 days), but you’ll be trusted to work flexibly, in a way that delivers excellence.\nCareer Stage:\nAssociateLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:\nJoin us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.\nLSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.\nOur purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.\nWorking with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.\nWe are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.\nYou will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.\nLSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.\nPlease take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.\nIf you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.","description_format":"text","description_chars":8014,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"master","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Dental insurance","Gym membership","Health insurance","Hybrid work","Life insurance","Paid volunteering days","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Financial Services","Capital Markets","Investment Banking"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T16:52:40Z"}],"liveness":{"score":83,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.828,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":3,"reasons":["conf:0","velocity","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/london-stock-exchange-group-business-graduate-programme-ftse-russell-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/london-stock-exchange-group-business-graduate-programme-ftse-russell-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-25T01:05:24Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1019,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3981,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-26T00:00:00Z"}}}