Rotational Analyst, Leadership Development Program

Our Company

ION is the world’s 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 world's leading organizations do more, in a better and simpler way than ever before.

• 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
• ION Treasury:
  Provider of unique treasury and risk management solutions that help clients manage liquidity of any scale while mitigating operational, financial, and reputational risk

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

• Product Strategy
• Product Management
• Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Product Implementation Services
• Consulting and Delivery Services
• Sales and Account Management
• Corporate Development
• Project Management

LDP is available in New York, Chicago, Houston, Toronto, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and London.

Analysts will spend their first rotation contributing through a role 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 ION’s 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 bank’s fixed income division to help standardize processes, automate manual touchpoints, and improve overall sales efficiency.
• Hands‑on experience deploying ION solutions in real‑world environments through implementation projects.
• 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 world’s 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

• Winter 2025 or Spring 2026 undergraduate graduation
• 3.3 GPA or above (transcript required)
• STEM, Business, or Economics degrees preferred, and/or demonstrable interest in finance and/or technology, ideally including work experience
• Authorization to work in selected country without restriction or need for sponsorship
• 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…