LSEG Hiring: Intern – Finance Operations 2026:-
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is inviting applications for the position of Intern – Finance Operations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This opportunity is suitable for entry-level finance graduates or candidates with a professional finance qualification who have a good understanding of accounting principles, financial transactions, and reporting processes.
| Company: | London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) |
| Job Role: | Intern – Finance Operations |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Experience: | Entry Level |
| Salary / Stipend: | As per company Standards |
| Application Deadline: | November 26, 2026 |
Role Overview:-
The Finance Operations Intern will support the Finance Services Operations team with daily accounting and financial administration activities.
The role involves processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring account balances, identifying inconsistencies, and assisting with monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
The selected candidate will work under the direction of senior colleagues and support wider finance teams when transaction volumes are high or when complex issues require resolution.
Candidates should have a finance-related educational background, knowledge of accounting concepts, good Microsoft Office skills, strong English communication, and the ability to work according to UK business hours.
Educational Requirements:-
Candidates should have:
- An entry-level degree in Finance or a related finance professional qualification from a reputed institute.
- Good knowledge of accounting concepts and principles.
- An understanding of financial transactions and accounting procedures.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Note: The supplied job description does not specify a particular degree specialisation, minimum academic percentage, or graduation year.
Key Skills Required:-
1. Accounting and Finance Skills
- Basic accounting principles and concepts.
- Financial transaction processing.
- Account and balance monitoring.
- Financial record maintenance.
- Understanding of accounting controls.
- Financial reporting fundamentals.
- Knowledge of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting processes.
- Ability to identify financial inconsistencies.
2. Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office applications.
- Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet handling.
- Financial data entry and record management.
- Document processing and filing.
- Basic financial reporting and data organisation.
3. Functional Skills
- Finance Services Operations.
- Financial transaction processing.
- Accounting documentation.
- Account reconciliation support.
- Reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Financial administration.
- Process adherence.
- Management reporting support.
- Timely completion of assigned finance activities.
4. Soft Skills
- Excellent written and oral English communication.
- Attention to detail.
- Accuracy and precision.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Responsible attitude.
- Planning and prioritisation.
- Time management.
- Problem identification.
- Ability to work under deadlines.
- Adaptability to business requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities:-
1. Financial Transaction Processing
- Process financial transactions on a daily basis.
- Ensure accounting procedures and controls are followed.
- Complete assigned finance operations activities accurately.
- Follow established processes and agreed timelines.
- Support the smooth execution of daily financial operations.
2. Accounting Records and Documentation
- Process and file financial correspondence.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
- Ensure relevant records are properly organised and updated.
- Follow documentation and record-maintenance procedures.
- Support the availability of accurate financial information.
3. Account and Balance Management
- Monitor the status of accounts and financial balances.
- Identify inconsistencies in account information.
- Support the resolution or escalation of discrepancies.
- Assist with maintaining accurate financial account records.
- Help ensure account information is properly maintained.
4. Financial Reporting Support
- Support monthly financial reporting activities.
- Assist with quarterly reporting requirements.
- Provide support during year-end financial reporting.
- Help prepare information required for management reporting.
- Complete assigned reporting activities within established deadlines.
5. Compliance and Process Management
- Ensure adherence to reporting requirements.
- Follow applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
- Maintain compliance with accounting processes and controls.
- Complete assigned activities within agreed service terms.
- Ensure finance operations processes are followed accurately and on time.
6. Finance Team Support
- Support wider finance teams during periods of high transaction volumes.
- Assist with resolving complex finance-related issues under team guidance.
- Help teams meet group KPI targets.
- Support management reporting deadlines.
- Handle ad hoc reporting activities and requests from Group or local finance teams.
About LSEG:-
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is a global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. The company delivers financial data, analytics, market infrastructure, and services that help customers access capital, manage risk, and make informed financial decisions.
LSEG operates across international markets, supporting customers in more than 170 countries. Its business combines financial market expertise, technology, data, and analytics to support the global economy.
The organisation is guided by four core values:
- Integrity
- Partnership
- Excellence
- Change
LSEG promotes an inclusive workplace that encourages collaboration, innovation, professional development, and continuous learning.
LSEG Hiring: Intern – Finance Operations 2026 Application Process:-
Apply Link:- Click Here To Apply
Note:- Only the shortlisted candidates will be notified for the further interview process.
