Rotational Analyst, Leadership Development Program

Our Company

ION is the worlds most progressive Fin Tech company providing pioneering software and consultancy services to customers around the globe. We serve large financial institutions trading firms central banks and corporations. We are committed to automating processes that positively impact our customers work and provide insights to enable more informed decision making. We provide software and data to our customers to simplify complex processes and digitize their businesses.

Our products and services help the worlds leading organizations do more in a better and simpler way than ever before.

ION software underpins the global fixed income foreign exchange and derivatives markets powers the worlds central banks and manages cash and risk for thousands of companies worldwide. ION data and analytics are the golden source for M&A equity and leverage finance bankers worldwide. With a dynamic team of 13000 employees in 50 global offices and 5000 customers worldwide ION provides an unparalleled career experience for those who share our passion for growth and technology evolution.

• ION Analytics:
  Provider of investment banking M&A equity and debt data analytics and content
• ION Commodities:
  Provider of energy and commodities trading and risk management solutions
• ION Markets:
  Provider of workflow solutions that automate the complete trade lifecycle and deliver actionable insights in real-time

Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a foundational global initiative focused on developing talent for IONs growing operations around the world. The program provides an opportunity for outstanding college graduates to start a career in a dynamic and fast paced global Fin Tech firm.

Analysts will spend the first 18 months of their career in 3 unique 6-month rotations covering a broad range of IONs core capabilities. At the end of their 3 rotations analysts will transition to a deeper dive in one area of ION.

• Product Strategy
• Product Management
• Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Product Implementation Services
• Consulting and Delivery Services
• Sales and Account Management
• Corporate Development
• Project Management
• Leadership Development Program Analysts will explore various roles across multiple ION divisions. LDP is available in New York Chicago Houston Toronto Hong Kong Singapore Tokyo and London.
• Analysts will spend their first rotation filling a business need in their home office. However analysts may have the opportunity to spend their second or third rotations in another location.

As an LDP you will be working at the forefront of the Fin Tech industry in teams with fellow analysts and experienced subject matter experts. After going through our thorough induction program you will quickly be expected to take ownership of challenging projects that make a real difference to our company and our customers. You will gain exposure and extensive skills related to the different areas of IONs capabilities.

Throughout the program you will also be encouraged to pursue interests and skills outside of your rotation to further yourself and the organization.

• Conducted a strategic assessment of sales and trading workflows for a global investment banks fixed income division to help standardize processes automate manual touchpoints and improve overall sales efficiency
• Managed marketing and user experience for new ION product including brand strategy and social media content design
• Analyzed usage data and conducted user interviews across ION Analytics products to improve the sharing features in next-gen products
• Supported project management by producing activity reports and participating in customer status calls for a large project for one of the worlds leading beverage companies

• Communicate effectively
• Prepare internal and client-facing presentations and analyses
• Take ownership of projects and manage deadlines
• Exercise attention to detail in all aspects of performance
• Multi-task and think critically under pressure
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation
• Think strategically
• Automate to simplify complex processes internally and for our customers

• 2026 graduation
• 2:1 or above
• STEM Business or Economics degrees preferred and/or demonstrable interest in finance and/or technology ideally including work experience
• Demonstrated leadership potential both in and out of the classroom
• Passion for learning self-improvement and a questioning and challenging mindset
• Motivated self-starter who is proactive enthusiastic and passionate about what they do
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the desire to understand the why behind each problem

Upon completion of the Leadership Development Program you will have a well-formed view of the Fin Tech industry. Through the rotational opportunities supported by continuous feedback coaching and mentoring you will develop critical skills and professional…