Senior Engineer

Senior ASSOCIATE, Workday Systems ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With experience, deep knowledge, and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk, and create jobs. It's how we have contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Workday Systems Engineer to join our People Engineering team and lead the design, development, and optimization of the HCM lifecycle processes in our Workday platform. This role will serve as a technical expert on key processes such as hire, onboarding, job changes, and leavers (amongst many others), and will partner with the People function and other stakeholders to create smooth, scalable, secure processes, aligned with business goals and focused on delivering a best-in-class user experience.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• System Design & Architecture:
  • Lead the technical design and configuration of Workday processes – specialising in core employee lifecycle events.
• Enhancements:
  • Drive Workday functionality implementations, upgrades, and feature rollouts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
• Support & Maintenance:
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Workday issues.
  • Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement.
• Governance & Compliance:
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Maintain documentation for system configurations, integrations, and processes.
• Mentorship & Collaboration:
  • Mentor more junior Workday engineers.
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Receiving requirements from the business for new or upgrades to processes, assessing benefits vs cost to understand return on investment, translating requirements into sensible solutions.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors (when required) to support defining scope, requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Run workshops and design sessions in partnership with stakeholders and external vendors (when required) to determine requirements and playback configuration solutions.
• Single-handedly manage all phases of the project lifecycle as you run configuration projects.
• Build sustainable, efficient, and easy to follow processes in Workday – predominantly in the core LCM area, but more occasionally across all function areas e.g. Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Compensation, Absence, etc.
• Support training, testing, and user adoption activities to ensure successful rollout and sustainability.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Workday, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.  Experience must be in Workday HCM – core HR processes, however experience in at least one other area required (ideally Talent Acquisition, Absence, or Talent & Performance).
• Strong understanding of Workday business processes.
• Understanding of Workday security and reporting.
• Experience with Workday releases and change management processes.
• Ability to manage own projects through all stages

Desirable Skills

• Workday certifications in one or more modules.
• Experience with Workday Extend.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Asana or ServiceNow.

Soft Skills

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and quality user experience.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment.

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge HR technology.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Career growth and professional development support

Proud to share LSEG in the India is Great Place to Work certified (Jun '25 – Jun '26).

Learn more about life and purpose of our company directly from India colleagues' video: Bengaluru, India | Where We Work | LSEG

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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