About the Programme
This 18–24 month rotational graduate and early careers programme is available in London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across multiple technology teams — up to six — in their chosen office. The breadth of this graduate programme will help you build a strong foundation while gaining exposure to different technologies, development approaches, and areas of the business.
Designed for both recent graduates and those in the early states of their career, the programme takes your interests into account, matching them with areas where you can make the greatest impact.
Our early careers technology programme includes personalised mentoring, regular seminars with senior leaders and key members of staff, social events, and opportunities to get involved in the firm’s charitable activities.
At any given time, you will be working on one or two projects with direct business impact, supported by a collaborative team that values open communication.
This graduate and early careers programme offers an excellent opportunity to accelerate your development through broad exposure, hands-on experience, and structured support. Whether you are looking for a technology graduate programme or an early careers opportunity in a global firm, this programme provides the experience and support to help you grow.
Marshall Wace is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applications are currently open for London, other offices are closed for applications.
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What's involved?
The rotations you undertake as part of our graduate and early careers technology programme will be unique to you, shaped by your skills, interests, and development goals. The different technology teams available as part of the programme can be explored here.
To give you a sense of the kind of work our technologists do, example projects include:
These projects reflect the breadth of experience available to graduates and those in the early stages of their careers, offering hands-on exposure to real business challenges, modern technologies, and impactful engineering work.
Progression at Marshall Wace
The rotational format of our graduate and early careers technology programme gives you the opportunity to explore different roles within the Technology team before deciding where you are best placed to grow and contribute. This may include rotations across both Software Engineering and Site Reliability Engineering teams. By the end of the programme, you will have the opportunity to move into the team that best aligns with your interests, strengths, and longer-term career development goals.
For graduates and those in the early stages of their careers, progression after completing the programme is not rigidly defined. There is no fixed ladder to climb. Growth can take many forms – from taking on more complex projects, to mentoring colleagues or new joiners, to exploring opportunities for international experience. Your career progression and professional development will be shaped by your strengths, ambitions, and impact, in partnership with your manager.
Why join us?
Technology is at our core. It is industry-defining, best-in-class, and we are always striving to go further. As part of our technology graduate programme and early careers opportunities, you will have the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while learning from some of the strongest technical talent in the industry.
This programme is an opportunity for graduates and those in the early stages of their careers to accelerate their development and gain invaluable real-world experience. You will be continually challenged to build new skills, tackle unfamiliar problems, and push yourself beyond your comfort zone.
There are no small cogs in big wheels here. Our teams are lean, responsibilities are meaningful, and opportunities are there for the taking. During the programme, you will work across a wide variety of projects and see them through from start to finish, gaining hands-on experience and making a real impact from day one.
At Marshall Wace, we believe in giving people at the start of their careers real ownership and autonomy over projects that add tangible value to the business. Through our graduate and early careers technology programme, you will be encouraged to approach challenges in your own way, question the status quo, and contribute meaningfully to our success. The trust we place in our early careers technologists empowers you to seize opportunities, grow quickly, and make a difference from day one. Join us and be part of a team that values your potential and invests in your future.
You will also, of course, be eligible for the benefits relevant to your office.
See what some of our previous joiners say here.
Who do we want?
We’re looking for people who want to make the right start – or take the next step – in their careers. We want people who have a passion for technology and who like to do things differently.
We welcome applications from both recent graduates and early-career professionals with 1–3 years of experience. Whether you’re just starting out or have already built some experience in industry, this programme is designed for people who are excited to keep learning, grow quickly, and build a strong foundation in technology.
While a Computer Science degree is not a requirement, we are looking for candidates who have actively developed their technical and programming skills. This might include internships, hackathons, personal projects, or experience gained in a junior role.
We also believe the right person is more than just a technical expert. We place real value on teamwork, entrepreneurialism, and strong communication skills. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues across the organisation and proactive in proposing fresh ideas.
Applications are welcome from high-achieving STEM students, at prestigious Universities at all levels including undergraduates.
We want people who think differently and who push hard stop to solve the problems and execute positive outcomes.
We look for engineers who have experience working with at least one programming language, demonstrating a self-driven interest in technology.
A mindset of innovation, brimming with ideas at every level, even in the everyday tasks.
Our engiineers need to think critically about a range of strategic issues impacting the business.
An ability to rapidly move between projects, often working on different tasks at the same time.