Director, Market Strategy, Connected Markets & SFI

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

ROLE SUMMARY The Market Strategy role, Connected Markets & SFI will define the execution strategy for cross asset and Sustainable Finance customers. The role will work extensively with Product, Sales, Data, Analytics and Enterprise teams to achieve a joined-up client experience from inception to execution, driving customer and market engagement. They will also steer product design to align with the evolution of the business as a capability suite, co-ordinating closely with product, data science and research.

The role requires leadership, communication, critical thinking, team building, operational and risk management, data quality control, integrity, and analytical skills. A successful candidate will have experience in engaging with senior executives, both inside the organisation and at customers and industry bodies. The individual should possess strong critical thinking skills, work across various teams and can analyse sophisticated data sets.

This individual will be a natural connector, able to encourage others and have outstanding partner management skills. They will be able to join the dots where there is complexity and create clarity for our business through a simple modern joined-up approach. They will have experince of working at pace, handling conflicting priorities and a proven track record for continuous improvement.

This role will suit someone wanting to make a positive difference in a large, complex and growing global organisation. Who wants to shape the way we do things even better in the future, helping us achieve our big ambition to be one of the world’s great companies, and one of the greatest places to work.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Driving client engagement with a solutions-based product development approach, evolving client engagement from legacy ‘product-specific’ goals to a solutions paradigm. Developing a quarterly, annual and multi-year relationship strategy which will include market positioning and growth targets. Developing and driving go-to-market strategies with Sales, Data and Product management and enabling customer-facing teams (learning strategy, marketing materials). Validating and informing the commercial product roadmap - proposes, guides and reviews the overall Business Case for investment strategy – including M&A.

Leading demand and resource planning, having a clear view of capacity and skills within the team, making sure we’re always prioritising activities that will make the biggest performance difference to the company. This will at times include team flexing to other business critical work in different squads.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

The ability to communicate complex information simply and clearly to diverse audiences

Knowledge and understanding of our business and priorities will be an advantage

Strong social skills, including ability to flex style to get the best out of people and partners

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking, prioritisation, ability to flex and a focus on delivery perfection

Highly collaborative and a passion for collaboration and delivery

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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.

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