London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Graduate Trainee Programme 2025
Company: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Programme Start Date: August 2025
About the Programme
The LSEG Graduate Trainee Programme offers an exceptional opportunity to kickstart a fulfilling career in global financial markets. The programme provides exposure to LSEG’s Finance division, empowering graduates to build foundational skills and gain an in-depth understanding of financial markets.
Programme Highlights
- Comprehensive Development Journey: A 12-month programme designed to equip participants with essential skills for career success.
- Global Exposure: Collaborate with colleagues across multiple countries, gaining valuable multinational experience.
- Industry-Recognized Qualifications: Access opportunities to earn certifications that enhance your professional growth.
- Sustainability Projects: Contribute to group projects aligned with LSEG’s sustainability priorities.
- CSR and Volunteering: Engage in initiatives that make a difference to wider society.
- Permanent Employment: Graduates are offered a permanent role from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Work in the Finance team, focusing on Financial Accounting, Controls, and Planning.
- Undertake independent projects aligned with LSEG’s key focus areas.
- Provide insights and recommendations to enhance financial processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams across diverse geographies.
Candidate Requirements
- Education:
- Final-year undergraduate students or candidates pursuing a professional qualification who will complete their course requirements by August 2025.
- Skills and Qualities:
- Demonstrable interest in financial markets.
- Strong analytical abilities to draw conclusions and propose solutions.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to connect dots.
- Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Preferred Attributes:
- Curiosity for data and eagerness to analyze information.
- Ability to balance what you achieve with how you achieve it.
Recruitment Process
- Application Submission: Submit your resume.
- Online Assessment: An untimed immersive assessment offering insight into LSEG’s work environment.
- Video Interview: Strength-based interview to evaluate alignment with LSEG values.
- Assessment Centre: A half-day session involving various exercises (detailed guidance provided upon invitation).
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package with healthcare, retirement planning, and paid volunteering days.
- Hybrid working model, balancing office collaboration and flexible remote work.
- Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives to support employees’ emotional and physical health.
About LSEG
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, fostering financial stability, sustainable growth, and innovation. With a diverse workforce of 25,000 people in 65 countries, LSEG is committed to an inclusive culture where individuality thrives.
Apply early to secure your opportunity to join LSEG’s Graduate Trainee Programme and shape the future of global financial markets.
For more information and to apply, visit: LSEG Careers
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