Job Description
Job Description Summary:
Strategic advisor to the Business Unit Head of Operations and its management team, ensuring priorities are defined and activities to achieve these are implemented.
Role Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:
Own and deliver the FTSE Russell data strategy and target-state architecture, ensuring alignment with business strategy, regulatory expectations and long-term growth.
Establish and maintain robust data governance, quality, lineage and control frameworks, ensuring compliance with LSEG policies and effective management of data risk.
Provide executive oversight and direction for strategic data platforms, domains and tooling, ensuring adherence to data standards and architectural principles.
Lead enterprise data transformation and analytics programmes, embedding effective change management and driving continuous improvement in data capabilities.
Act as the senior data authority across FTSE Russell, partnering with Business, Technology, Risk, Compliance and Group Functions to deliver aligned outcomes.
Build and lead a high-performing Data Management function, promoting data literacy, accountability and a strong data-driven culture across the organisation.
Champion the adoption of emerging data and records management technologies to enhance efficiency, transparency and data quality.
Qualifications & Experience:
Senior leadership experience in data management within a regulated financial markets or financial services environment.
Proven ability to operate and influence effectively at executive level.
Demonstrated track record of delivering large‑scale data transformation programmes with clear business impact.
Strong experience in managing index and benchmark data or similarly complex, high‑integrity data sets.
Proven capability to establish and lead enterprise Data Management functions, including governance, data quality and data lineage.
Deep expertise in defining and implementing enterprise data strategy and target‑state data architecture.
Strong understanding of data quality, lineage, control and assurance frameworks.
Experience with modern data, analytics and records management platforms, including technologies such as Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, SQL‑based platforms and Python.
Excellent business communication skills, with sound knowledge of information security, data classification and secure data handling practices.
Head of Data Job Advert (content)
Join FTSE Russell, an LSEG Company, as the Head of Data and become a key player in a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to define and implement a cutting-edge data strategy and architecture that aligns with FTSE Russell’s strategic objectives. As the Head of Data, you will lead a dynamic team to enhance data architecture, lineage, and quality controls, driving business outcomes and supporting sustainable growth.
LSEG is committed to financial stability and empowering economies, with a culture built on Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change. With over 25,000 employees in 65 countries, LSEG offers a collaborative environment where your leadership will influence data governance, quality frameworks, and the adoption of emerging technologies like Microsoft Purview and Snowflake.
We are seeking a visionary leader with proven experience in regulated financial markets infrastructure, adept at driving data transformation programs and fostering a data-driven culture. If you have a track record of leading change, setting up data management teams, and implementing strategic data platforms, we invite you to apply and shape the future of data at FTSE Russell. FTSE Russell is the index partner of choice for a changing world, providing category defining indices across asset classes and investment objectives to create new possibilities for the global investment community.
This role involves proactive engagement with various Business, Engineering, Risk and Compliance teams to mitigate data risks and uphold data quality standards.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
The Head of Data is a pivotal role, tasked with building and leading the team responsible for developing, documenting, assessing, and improving data architecture, data lineage and data quality controls across FTSE Russell.
· Developing and implementing data strategy and architecture that aligns with FTSE Russell’s goals and objectives.
· Implementing an effective data quality framework and overseeing continuous. improvement of the data quality standards in the organisation.
· Ensuring compliance with the relevant LSEG Group policies.
· Establishing and supervising data governance policies and frameworks that ensure compliance with both LSEG and FTSE Russell data requirements and standards.
· Developing and overseeing data management best practices, including data quality, data integration and data security measures.
· Developing and embedding the data change management process.
· Creating data quality metrics and reporting.
· Coordinating data analytics and data transformation programmes.
· Influencing the design and implementation of the strategic target state data platforms, and data domains, to ensure alignment to data standards.
· Fostering an environment of continuous improvement, supporting initiatives that improve the efficiency and quality of data processes, practices, policies and frameworks.
· Promoting and influencing the implementation of new emerging technologies in the Data and Records Management space (e.g. Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Blockchain, ML).
· Leading the engagement with the relevant Group Functions and programmes.
· Promoting a data-driven culture and data literacy amongst colleagues.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
We seek a visionary leader with a strategic mindset and the ability to operate at the highest executive levels. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading and influencing transformative change within regulated financial markets infrastructure. As a seasoned Head of Data or equivalent, you will have consistently delivered data transformation programs that drive significant business outcomes.
· Executive Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at the executive level, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
· Change Leadership: Extensive experience in spearheading change initiatives that align with organizational goals.
· Data Expertise: Proven expertise in managing Index and Benchmark data, with a strong foundation in setting up and leading Data Management teams and processes.
· Strategic Data Architecture: Skilled in defining and implementing comprehensive data architecture strategies and designs.
· Framework Development: Experience in establishing robust data processing and control frameworks.
· Advanced Data Tooling: Proficiency in utilizing advanced data tools such as Microsoft Purview and SharePoint.
· Methodologies and Technologies: Deep understanding of data quality and lineage methodologies, and familiarity with key technologies and standards (e.g., Azure, AWS, Snowflake, Python, C++, Oracle, SQL Server, FPML, FIX).
· Data Modelling and Engineering: Expertise in data modelling and the software engineering lifecycle.
· Communication and Security: Strong business communication skills and adeptness in information security, data classification, and handling.
This role is ideal for a dynamic leader ready to shape the future of data management at FTSE Russell, driving innovation and excellence in a globally influential organisation.
The role is based at the LSEG Head Offices in London or New York, and aligns to the LSEG hybrid working policy, requiring 3 days per week in the office.
Career Stage:
Group DirectorLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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About us
LSEG is one of the world’s leading providers of financial markets infrastructure and delivers financial data, analytics, news and index products to more than 40,000 customers in over 170 countries.
We help organisations fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs by partnering with customers at every point in the trade lifecycle: from informing their pre-trade decisions and executing trades to raising capital, clearing and optimisation.
Backed by more than three centuries of experience, innovative technologies and a team of 25,000 people in over 60 countries, we are driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling you to grow sustainably.
Our purpose
At LSEG, our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
The services we provide as a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider are critical for economies around the world. The vital social and economic role we play enables sustainable growth for customers, partners, and the communities we all live in.
Our word is our bond. True in 1801. Just as true today.
London Stock Exchange is one of the world’s oldest stock exchanges and can trace its history back more than 300 years. LSEG was created in October 2007 (as the London Stock Exchange Group) when London Stock Exchange merged with Milan Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana.
Our values
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. At LSEG, our values are Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change. Underpinning our purpose, our values articulate how we work with customers, partners, and each other. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
What we do
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider that operates connected businesses to serve customers across the entire financial markets value chain.
With capabilities in data, indices and analytics, capital formation, trade execution, clearing and risk management, we operate at the heart of the world’s financial ecosystem and enable the sustainable growth and stability of our customers and their communities.
Together, our five business divisions – Data and Analytics, FTSE Russell, Risk Intelligence, Capital Markets and Post Trade – offer customers seamless access to global financial markets, across the trading lifecycle.
Our key locations
LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.
Workplace Initiatives
- Programme for parents returning to work after Parental Leave? Yes
- Leadership development programmes? Yes
- Mentoring programmes? No
- Coaching Progammes - Yes
- Employee-led diversity networks? Yes
- Internal women's networking groups? Yes
-Open to discussing flexible work arrangements at interview stage? Yes
Global Parental Leave: 26 weeks
Minimum weeks tenure required to be eligible for paid maternity leave: Global Parental Leave: 12 months / 52 weeks
No. of weeks paid paternity leave at full salary: Global Parental Leave: 26 weeks
Minimum tenure required to be eligible for paid paternity leave: Global Parental Leave: 12 months / 52 weeks
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1.2% Find out more in our LSEG Sustainability Report 2023 |
Signatory of the UK Women in Finance Charter? Yes - since 2016
Targets to raise the number of women in leadership? Yes - LSEG achieved our goal of 40% female representation in senior leadership positions globally by December 2022. We remain committed to maintaining at least 40% female representation in senior leadership.
Targets to raise the number of BAME individuals in leadership? Yes - 25% underrepresented ethnic groups in senior leadership roles (ExCo and Group Leaders) by 2027
Listed in the Bloomberg Diversity & Inclusion Index? No
Returner Programme
As part of our Global Parental Leave offering, from 1st July 2024 all parents returning from any type of family leave (Global Parental Leave, UK Maternity, Paternity, Adoption or Shared Parental Leave) are eligible to an eight-week phased return to work, working 80% of normal hours at full pay. Additionally, LSEG is introducing enhanced leave to support families whose children require neonatal care.
Other Programmes
We offer a wide range of opportunities for ambitious graduates and students to start a dynamic and rewarding career in global financial markets. You can join us on an Internship or Graduate programme, which provides a formal learning experience or directly into Entry level positions.
Graduate programmes
Our graduate programmes, for final year undergraduate or Masters students and recent graduates, sit within Businessor Technology.
From day one you will be aligned to a division, where you will access divisional and global learning opportunities and experiences.
Our sustainable growth as a business means that more than ever before there are opportunities to develop your career in a truly global organisation, which is critical to the successful functioning of global financial markets. The breadth of our business means you will never lack opportunities to learn and grow.
Our Business Programme will allow you to gain valuable experience within one of our Divisions (Capital Markets, Post Trade , FTSE Russel and Data & Analytics) or, alternatively, work across one of our Group functions (People, Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Finance, Strategy or Risk). In the Divisional roles, you may be involved in helping companies to raise capital, developing benchmark ranges and indices, or building and evaluating risk models. In one of our Group functions, you’ll work in a central function to support company goals.
Our Technology Programme will enable you to launch your career in Engineering by contributing to live projects, collaborating with and being mentored by best-in-class talent as you acquire critical skills through on-the-job experiences. You’ll have a meaningful role in harnessing new, exciting technologies, and work on projects aimed at integrating them into our frontline products and operations.
Learning and Development
At LSEG we believe that colleagues own and drive their development. We understand it can be nerve-wracking to embark on a new career and, in some cases, make the transition from education to practice. We will assist you in nurturing a growth mindset and developing foundational and human skills such as financial market value chain, customer centricity, adaptability, innovation, problem solving and stakeholder management as well as specialist skills that are critical to the division that you will be working with.
During the programme we will provide curated learning pathways through leading learning platforms, a chance to connect with subject matter experts within LSEG and the opportunity to pursue a professional qualification that supports to build critical skills relevant to your area of specialisation, aiming to develop your knowledge and skills – with a global and divisional focus. You will also have access to Career Navigator, our brand-new personalised platform which will empower you to define and achieve your career ambitions within LSEG. You will access global and local learning opportunities and experiences, as well as a network of Early Careers peers who will support you as you progress your career journey at LSEG. You will contribute to wider society through CSR and volunteering initiatives as you build connections forming a global community across LSEG.
LSEG is a place where you can take your career in any direction. We believe in the career philosophy of “My Career. My Opportunity. My Future.”, empowering you with the tools and structure needed to broaden your skills. Beyond the programme, you can look forward to opportunities to advance your skills and learning at every stage of your career. Our scale and global presence give you the opportunity to deepen your abilities and expertise and take the next steps on your journey to achieving your career ambitions.
Internship programmes
Our summer internship programme, for penultimate year students, is a unique opportunity to get to know LSEG’s business and to gain an in-depth insight into financial markets.
Whether you apply for the Business or Technology internship, you will understand what a career with LSEG would really be like. The programme has been crafted to enable exploration of potential career pathways at LSEG, to start to build some of the key skills you will need as a graduate and to support you to build self-insight into your strengths and interests.
Our Technology Internship will enable you to launch your career in Engineering. Your technical placement will involve coding, development, and innovation. You’ll have a meaningful role in harnessing new, exciting technologies and working on projects aimed at integrating them into our frontline operations.
Our Business Internship programme will allow you to gain valuable experience within one of our Business Divisions, whilst gaining broader exposure to the wider Group. You’ll gain valuable experience in one of our Divisions (Capital Markets and Post Trade).
Schools and young people
We’re passionate about maximising the opportunities available to children and young people regardless of their background and have set up a number of initiatives that allow us to provide support.
LSEG Foundation
A vital way of delivering our purpose in the community and wider society is through the LSEG Foundation. Working with charity and NGO partners, we deliver a range of programmes across the globe, creating opportunities for those in need to participate in education, employment and enterprise. This is a vast challenge, so we aim to focus our support where we think it can have the greatest impact. Our aim is to help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence.
Our programmes vary by geography and need. We create change through a variety of initiatives. These could include helping girls stay in school for longer, as part of a wider strategy to address gender inequality and community education, guiding young adults into secure work, education programmes for financial literacy or supporting individuals in reskilling for a fresh start.
Work experience
We are committed to supporting young people to explore career opportunities, build their employability skills and bridge the gap between education and practice.
Apprenticeship Programme (UK)
Our Apprenticeship Programme currently offer an 18-month accelerated development programme, combining real work experience with away-from-the-desk learning.
Online financial literacy resources
At LSEG, we believe financial literacy opens up options and opportunities. Whether it’s study and career choices now, or how to save and invest money later on in life, understanding how finance works can help build a better future for us all. To help boost the financial literacy of kids across the globe we offer a wealth of online resources and videos to help you learn more about the world of finance.