Business Analyst Summer Internship

About the role

Join LSEG's Markets division and be part of a dynamic team that powers global financial markets and helps organisations navigate risk with confidence. The internship brings together Capital Markets and Post Trade businesses, offering exposure to raising and trading capital across asset classes and geographies, clearing and optimising portfolios, managing regulatory, reputational and financial risk. You will work with platforms such as FXall and Tradeweb, engage with global clients, and contribute to trusted data and tools like World‑Check and identity verification services.

Responsibilities

• Support Capital Markets and Post Trade activities across asset classes and geographies.
• Assist with clearing, portfolio optimisation and risk management (regulatory, reputational, financial).
• Work with cutting‑edge platforms such as FXall and Tradeweb.
• Engage with international clients and help deliver data and tools like World‑Check and identity verification services.
• Contribute to projects that shape the future of financial markets.

Requirements

• Penultimate‑year undergraduate student expected to complete all course requirements summer 2027.
• Eligible to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the programme.
• Studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject, with a preference for Engineering, Finance or Economics and a strong inclination towards FinTech/Technology.

Skills

• Demonstrable interest in financial markets gained through studies, work experience or extracurricular activities.
• Competent and comfortable working with large data sets.
• Able to code in relevant languages (Python, SQL) or have understanding of tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Strong analytical ability to analyse information, draw conclusions and propose solutions.
• Strategic thinking – able to connect the dots.
• Focus, resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Emotional wellbeing: annual wellness allowance; employee assistance programme.
• Physical wellbeing: private medical insurance; optional dental insurance; gym membership & discounts.
• Financial wellbeing: life insurance; income protection; pension.
• Other benefits: MyOffers – access to a range of retail discounts.
• Hybrid working model: three days in the office, flexible remote work.

Pay

Anticipated base salary range: $55,500 – $92,500 (subject to geographic location). Eligible for variable incentive compensation in line with the career stage.

Schedule

9‑week summer internship running from June to August 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed according to university term schedules).