Bloomberg careers

Bloomberg careers – finance and tech at its finest

Are you a computing graduate with an interest in finance, or a finance graduate with an interest in technology? Or maybe you have a completely different background but would like to work in financial data and services? Bloomberg has a range of diverse roles spanning the whole tech, customer services and financial spectrum.

What does Bloomberg do?

Bloomberg is an international, tech-driven company that provides financial software and services, business, politics and financial information, news and research as well as trading, regulatory and compliance data. Its clients are some of the largest financial institutions in the world, including traders, analysts, banks and investment groups.

What can I do at Bloomberg?

Bloomberg jobs are all about the world of finance. Whether you’re in a research, customer-facing or software engineering role, an interest in finance is key. The company is divided into the following departments, which can be put into four broad categories:

1. Tech

• Engineering
• Data
• Product
• Chief Technology Office

Bloomberg’s 7,000+ software engineers, developers and scientists create and innovate client products using mainly C++, JavaScript and Python. The Data team is concerned with the algorithms, research and analysis behind these products. Working closely with Engineering and Sales, the Product team builds client-focused tools and information.

2. Customer

• User Support
• Sales
• Enterprise Services

Whether it’s providing extensive support to existing customers or enterprise clients or helping potential new customers understand Bloomberg’s range of products, these teams are the face of the company and have excellent communication skills in addition to technical expertise.

3. Content

• News and Research
• Media

Information, research and data is a huge part of Bloomberg’s offering, which is why it employs more than 2,700 journalists who write daily news articles. These teams are also made up of researchers, expert analysts and media specialists.

4. Internal

• Operations
• Corporate Functions
• External Relations

This is the engine that ensures Bloomberg runs smoothly, guides the company and takes care of external relations. These include Information Security, Legal & Compliance, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Supply Chain and IT Support, amongst others.

Why work at Bloomberg?

The services and information that Bloomberg provides informs the decisions of financial institutions around the globe. This makes the work Bloomberg employees do extremely impactful. As such, it’s a fast-paced, diverse and challenging environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration. Benefits at Bloomberg include comprehensive medical, dental and travel insurance, health support, employee discounts, and art and cultural memberships.

Bloomberg operates a diverse hiring process and has been included on lists of top inclusive employers – specifically for LGBTQ+ people – but the company also focuses on the inclusion of ethnically diverse people, disabled employees and women. This is in line with the extensive philanthropic work Bloomberg does in helping communities, supporting cultural institutions and supporting diversity in education and industry.

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