Graduate Researcher Program

For nearly 300 years, Lloyd’s List Intelligence has been a cornerstone of maritime trade and intelligence. We combine human ingenuity with cutting-edge technology to empower maritime professionals with accurate, timely, and actionable insights. Our mission is to drive the efficient and lawful movement of seaborne trade worldwide. We have a wide range of customers across shipping, finance, insurance, the legal sector, and academia.

Infospectrum, part of Lloyd’s List Intelligence, is the world’s largest dedicated provider of counterparty risk and due diligence intelligence to the shipping, commodities, and energy markets. We support customers by delivering independent, high-quality insight to inform critical commercial decisions across global trade.

Role Profile

The Graduate Researcher role is the entry point to Infospectrum’s 12-month Graduate Programme and is designed to develop high-potential graduates into skilled counterparty risk and intelligence professionals.

As a Graduate Researcher, you will support senior analysts, specialist researchers, and operational teams by conducting structured research, gathering intelligence, and contributing to the production of counterparty risk assessments and related analytical outputs. The role provides broad exposure to our methodologies, tools, and markets, with increasing responsibility over time.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Intelligence Support

• Conduct structured online research on corporate entities using public registries, industry databases, trade press, and proprietary tools to support counterparty risk analysis and intelligence production.
• Assist analysts and researchers in mapping company ownership structures, operational footprints, and market activity.
• Support the collection, validation, and organisation of qualitative and quantitative information used across reports, datasets, and internal research outputs.
• Contribute to sanctions, compliance, and background checks in line with internal methodologies and quality standards.

Analytical & Operational Support

• Support analysts, researchers, and specialist teams, including Administration Customer Excellence (ACE), in the preparation of reports, datasets, and customer deliverables.
• Assist with interview preparation, background research, and follow-up tasks linked to management or market source discussions.
• Develop familiarity with internal systems, workflows, and editorial standards, with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and data quality.

Learning, Development & Collaboration

• Actively participate in structured training, coaching, and on-the-job learning throughout the programme.
• Build a strong understanding of counterparty risk concepts, maritime markets, and Infospectrum’s analytical frameworks.
• Collaborate with analysts, researchers, and cross functional stakeholders across regions and teams.
• Demonstrate increasing independence, judgement, and ownership as skills develop over time.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• A strong academic background, with a genuine interest in research, analysis, and investigative work.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, well organised approach to tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and accurately.
• An inquisitive and analytical mindset, with the ability to question, validate, and interpret information.
• Good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines in a structured environment.
• A professional, collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn through feedback and coaching.

Desirable

• An academic background in economics, finance, international relations, law, politics, or a related discipline.
• Interest in maritime trade, commodities, energy, or global supply chains.
• Additional language skills relevant to global trade and shipping may be an advantage.

Progression & Career Development

This role forms part of Infospectrum’s structured Graduate Programme. Successful graduates who demonstrate strong performance, capability, and alignment with business needs may progress into permanent roles, including:

• Counterparty Risk Analyst roles within Infospectrum

Progression is based on performance, skill development, and business requirements rather than time served. All three pathways are valued career routes within Infospectrum and Lloyd’s List Intelligence.

**Our Promise to You

• Benefits**

• 25 Days Holiday rising to 27 after 2 years’ service and a day off for your birthday

• Work anywhere policy (up to 4 weeks per year, subject to approval)

• Life Assurance for 4 x Salary

• Company pension scheme: employee contribution of 5% basic salary, matched by an employer contribution of 5%

• Up to 4 Days Paid Volunteering

• Healthy Lifestyle Subsidy up to £250

• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave)

• Flexible benefits including Private Healthcare Plan and Dental Insurance

Equal Opportunity

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. If you are excited about working with us and have most, but not all, of the skills or experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.

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