Group Division – Markets

Organisation – Digital Securities Market (DSM), London Stock Exchange

Location – Malabe, Sri Lanka

Role – Intern, DSM Colombo Business Team

Working style – Hybrid - 4 days in office

Working hours – 11:30am – 8:30pm

London Stock Exchange provides customers with access to liquidity across multiple asset classes. We operate a broad range of international equity, fixed income, exchange-traded fund (ETF), exchange-traded product (ETP), and foreign exchange markets that enable customers, communities, and economies to grow. As the Digital Securities Market (DSM) team based in Colombo, we support business functions within London Stock Exchange’s Digital Securities Market business, including Primary Markets, Issuer Services, Equities Trading, ETPs, Surveillance, and more.

As an intern, you will gain exposure to research, data analytics and business development workflows. You will work with colleagues who bring deep capital markets expertise and will have the opportunity to learn while contributing to business-critical output in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This role is a hybrid working role, with a blended approach of home and office working.

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute to a range of workflows across different divisions including Issuer Services, Research & Analytics and Primary Markets Business Management.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the DSM Colombo Team
• Learn and develop knowledge of London Stock Exchange’s capital markets product offering.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Communication & Impact

• Projects personal credibility and expertise, with the ability to demonstrate knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Demonstrates an excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Delivers data and analysis to colleagues across the business in a clear and effective manner.
• Maintains regular contact with colleagues to keep them informed of progress, issues, and timelines, while anticipating requirements.
• Follows up consistently and delivers on action points agreed with colleagues.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Analysis and Problem Solving

• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assimilates information quickly and identifies the most relevant points.
• Develop business insights and visualisations using advanced analytics.
• Shows initiative in identifying ways to improve products, services, and procedures to enhance efficiency.

AI & Automation Skills

• Good understanding of Microsoft Copilot capabilities and experience implementing Copilot Studio solutions (Using workflow)
• Researching and adopting to new tools and techniques across the organisation.

Delivery

• Demonstrates the drive and energy to achieve team goals.
• Manages time effectively and prioritises tasks appropriately.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while prioritising deliverables and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Approaches work in a proactive manner.

Candidate Profile / Key Skills

• Partially or fully qualified in a degree or professional qualification in Finance, Economics, Marketing, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of AI trends and automation
• Knowledge of SQL and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau and building dashboards.
• Interest in programming languages such as Python and R.
• Interest in CRM tools such as Salesforce.

Key Behaviours / Values

• Integrity: We stand by our principles and deliver on our promises. We earn trust by acting responsibly.
• Partnership: Our open model is integral to how we do business. We build long-term relationships, work together to solve evolving needs, and deliver strategic outcomes.
• Excellence: Our breadth of capabilities sets us apart globally. We achieve industry-leading outcomes by combining diverse perspectives and knowledge across markets.
• Change: We embrace change. We combine human ingenuity, technology, risk management, and insight to create products and services that lead and shape the industry.

What you’ll get in return

• Ability to work in a dynamic, exciting environment at the heart of global capital markets
• Be part of a hardworking team
• Exposure to global stakeholders across varied fields

Career Stage:

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.

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