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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is one of the world's leading providers of financial markets infrastructure and delivers financial data, analytics and news.

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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a leading financial infrastructure and data provider headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The group operates a wide range of international markets, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and clearing houses. LSEG has a long history dating back to 1698 when the first stock exchange was established in London. Over the years, it has evolved through mergers and acquisitions. In 2007, the London Stock Exchange merged with Milan-based Borsa Italiana, forming a pan-European exchange group. Later, in 2012, LSEG acquired a majority stake in clearing house LCH.Clearnet to diversify its product offering and strengthen its position in the global market. The headquarters of LSEG is located in Paternoster Square, London. It serves as a central hub for the group's operations and houses various departments, including finance, technology, and corporate governance. LSEG offers a wide range of products and services. It operates several stock exchanges, including the London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana, and Turquoise. The group also provides market data, index services, post-trade services, and technology solutions to financial institutions worldwide. Through its information services division, LSEG offers real-time and reference data, analytics, and indices. On a global scale, LSEG has a significant presence through its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships. Notable subsidiaries include FTSE Russell, a leading provider of index solutions, and LCH.Clearnet, a global clearing house. Additionally, LSEG has collaborated with international exchanges and market participants to develop innovative trading and post-trade solutions. LSEG is a prominent player in the global financial markets, serving a diverse client base, including investment banks, asset managers, and corporates. It has established a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top global exchange operators. Its advanced technology infrastructure, coupled with a wide range of services, contributes to its competitiveness. In terms of major events, LSEG's acquisition of Refinitiv in 2021 is a significant milestone. This transaction allows LSEG to expand its data and analytics capabilities and positions the group as a leading global provider of financial market infrastructure. As of the latest updates, LSEG continues to enhance its product lineup and technology offerings to meet the evolving needs of its customers. It also remains focused on sustainability initiatives and driving innovation in the financial industry.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) 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.

Our 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.

Working 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.

We 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.

You 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.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Senior Manager, Early Careers (6-Month Contract)
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**Role Overview**

As **Global Early Careers Lead**, you will be accountable for the strategic direction and delivery of LSEG's global early careers recruitment programmes, covering graduates, interns and apprentices across multiple regions.

This is a high‑impact leadership role, responsible for ensuring early careers hiring delivers against business demand, workforce planning priorities and long‑term critical skills need – particularly within technical and specialist talent areas.

You will lead a global team of early careers recruiters and employer brand specialists, partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business, and use data and insight to continuously improve recruitment outcomes. This role suits someone with deep early careers expertise or a Senior TA leader with strong experience hiring talent at scale, who can quickly apply that knowledge to early careers populations.

P.S- This is a 6-month Fixed Term contract for maternity cover

**What You'll be doing**

Strategy & stakeholder partnership
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*   Lead global early careers demand planning with People Partners, business leaders and Finance
*   Develop and deliver a global early careers recruitment strategy aligned to broader talent objectives and workforce plans
*   Review and approve campaign changes, such as cohort size or intake adjustments
*   Provide clear advice and solutions to senior stakeholders

Delivery & continuous improvement
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*   Lead end‑to‑end recruitment campaigns from attraction to onboarding
*   Use best practice and market insight to shape inclusive hiring approaches
*   Improve processes for high‑volume hiring, including requisition and onboarding stages
*   Provide support during peak hiring periods
*   Act as a subject‑matter expert on early careers hiring trends, assessment approaches (including partnerships such as Cappfinity) and global best practice

Data, budget & governance
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*   Use data to track performance, including diversity, quality and campaign outcomes
*   Manage recruitment budgets across attraction, assessment and delivery
*   Work with Finance on cost management and allocation
*   Partner with suppliers, including performance and commercial terms

People leadership & brand
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*   Lead and develop a global team, creating a collaborative and high-performing inclusive culture
*   Represent LSEG at events and key programme moments
*   Support major programme activities such as inductions and talent events

**What You'll bring**

Essential
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*   Senior recruitment, early careers or talent acquisition experience.
*   Leadership experience hiring talent globally, with the ability to apply this to early careers hiring if no prior experience in early careers
*   Strong understanding of attraction, selection and assessment approaches for early careers or entry‑level talent
*   Ability to translate business demand into clear recruitment plans and strategies
*   Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders
*   Experience in demand planning, recruitment analytics and budget management
*   Demonstrated team leadership experience in a global or matrix environment
*   Awareness of emerging trends such as AI in early careers recruitment

Desirable
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*   Experience hiring early careers talent into engineering & technology
*   Familiarity with structured assessment frameworks and providers (e.g. Cappfinity)

**Career Stage:** Manager

**Location:** London, United Kingdom

**Employment Type:** Full time

Senior Manager, Early Careers (6-Month Contract)

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The role is a 6-month fixed-term contract for a Senior Manager, Early Careers at the London Stock Exchange Group. The position involves leading global early careers recruitment programs, managing a team, and partnering with senior stakeholders. It is a high-impact leadership role focused on strategic recruitment planning and execution.

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