Business Associate Programme (FTSE Russell) 2024

Programme start date: August 2024

Our Business Associate Programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and meaningful career in global financial markets.  

As 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. 

Our 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. 

To be eligible you must be a final year undergraduate or graduate student and have completed all the requirements of your course before August 2024. You should be on track for a GPA 3.0, 80% or equivalent in any subject area. 

What we offer: 

• Progress through a 12-month development journey aiming to build foundational skills that are key for your future success. 
• Develop your financial markets and business knowledge in FTSE Russell.
• Participate in group projects which are aligned to LSEG’s sustainability priorities. 
• Access opportunities to earn industry recognized qualifications. 
• Connect with global early careers community and opportunities and contribute to wider society via CSR initiatives and volunteering opportunities. 

From day one you will be aligned to a team in FTSE Russell, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework. 

What we are looking for: 

We 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. 

• You should have a demonstrable interest in financial markets, which you’ve built through your studies, work experience or extracurricular activities. 
• A curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions. 
• Individuals who can connect the dots and think strategically.  
• The environment we work in is fast paced, you’ll need to demonstrate focus, resilience, and the flexibility to adapt to changing demands. 
• People who can collaborate with others, using their strong communication skills in the process. 
• Currently, we are not able to sponsor visas, therefore we require candidates to have the rights to work in Hong Kong without restrictions.  

You will stand out to us if you can demonstrate and recognise that what you achieve is equally important as how you achieve it. 
 
Application close: 5 February however we recommend an early application because we consider candidates on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications, we might close the applications earlier, so we recommend an early application. Final stage assessments centres will be hosted from March 2024

Recruitment Process: 

• The first stage of the recruitment process involves a review of your CV and motivational statement. 
• Should you pass the initial screening stage, we will invite you to complete an online assessment to help identify the skills and behaviours you’ll bring to the role. It includes some questions on how you would describe yourself, how you typically approach tasks, and a short cognitive ability test.    
• The next step is a video interview where we will gain a deeper understanding of your motivations for the role as well as some of our key competencies. 
• The final stage is an assessment centre which involves a number of different types of exercises – further information is provided at the point of invite. 

Please note, all our assessment centres are held virtually.

Please review all the graduate programme opportunities and make one application If you make more than one application, we will review your first application only.

Life at LSEG 

At 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.   More information about our benefits details will be provided at time of offer. 

We 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, but you’ll be trusted to work flexibly, in a way that delivers excellence.