FTSE Summer Intern

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Summer Intern to support the FTSE Russell Equity Index Research & Design team in Shanghai. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in index research workflows and financial markets within a leading global index provider.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency of index research and design processes, focusing on automating day-to-day workflows, enabling smarter research practices.
• Support the research team in data analytics.
• Conduct basic market research and summarize findings.
• Help prepare research reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with team members on ad hoc requests.

Qualifications/Experience

• To work full-time (five days per week) in July and August
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, financial engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, with experience applying these in an analytical environment.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and APIs.
• Experience in workflow automation and scripting for process improvement.

Preferred skills

• Interest in financial markets and index investing.
• Exposure to data analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy) and visualisation tools (Matplotlib, plotly).

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join 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.

LSEG 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.

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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.

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