Marketplace connect: exploring pathways into financial services 22 Sept 25
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) will host a ‘Marketplace Connect' event, the day will provide opportunities for banks and firms to showcase their business models and employer offers, giving delegates a better understanding of the different areas within the financial services and the chance to directly engage with employers in the marketplace.

Event Overview
On Monday, 22nd September, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) will host a ‘Marketplace Connect' event in collaboration with the Forces Employment Charity. This will be an in-person event at LSEG’s headquarters in Paternoster Square, London, for up to 100 delegates. The day will provide opportunities for banks and firms to showcase their business models and employer offers, giving delegates a better understanding of the different areas within the financial services and the chance to directly engage with employers in the marketplace.
The purpose of this event is to offer delegates an understanding of the different types of banks/firms and roles generally suitable for Service leavers, veterans, and military spouses. The sector continues to be popular for veterans. Some of the most frequently asked questions include ‘What is the difference between each of the banks and firms?’, ‘What are the timelines for the different programme applications?’ and ‘What roles/areas would I be well suited to?’
The event will offer delegates an opportunity to identify employers they’re interested in and to directly engage with representatives from the firms during a networking session.
Time | Activity |
1400 – 1405 | Welcome and housekeeping |
1405 – 1435 | Panel 1: Roles and opportunities within Financial Services |
1435 – 1450 | Employer 1 – Asset management |
1450 – 1505 | Employer 2 – Investment bank |
1505 – 1535 | Panel 2: How tech is shaping Financial Services |
1535 – 1550 | Employer 3 – Retail bank |
1550 – 1605 | Employer 4 – Wealth management |
1605 – 1620 | Employer 5 – FMI/LSEG |
1620 – 1630 | Close and move to the Atrium |
1630 – 1635 | Close of Market |
1635 – 1800 | Marketplace and networking |
Part of the Employment Pathways series of Op ASCEND
The Forces Employment Charity delivers Forces Employment Pathways through Op ASCEND – an Office for Veterans’ Affairs programme awarded to us through the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. All aimed at providing veterans and their families equal access to employment opportunities.

