Director of Engineering, Risk and Regulatory

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners committed to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge, and a 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've 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, with more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG.

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 operate, 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 the rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace fosters an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels empowered 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 opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 countries and rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity, and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop, and fulfil their potential through meaningful careers.

Department Description

FTSE Russell Engineering

Team Description

Engineering, Benchmark and Index Management

Role Description

Reporting to the Head of Benchmark and Index Management, this is a senior leadership position within the FTSE Russell Technology team. The selected individual will be responsible for partnering with multiple business functions in the Index Business (both internal and external) to understand the vision, regulatory requirements and accordingly build and lead engineering teams.

The candidate is expected to drive key initiatives focused on Equity Operational Risk Reduction and Regulatory Adherence, involving complex platforms built on varied back-end databases, user interfaces, and business process orchestration tools.

As a senior leader in the region, the candidate will also represent the FTSE Russell brand, play a key role in talent development, mentor individuals, and foster an engineering mindset.

• Collaborate closely with key FTSE Russell stakeholders and provide overall technology engineering leadership, expertise, and guidance across all aspects of software development – Requirements, Business Analysis, Architecture, Planning & Execution.
• Design appropriate technical solutions across the end-to-end Index lifecycle, involving user interfaces, back-end interactions, and process orchestration.
• Develop and execute platform roadmaps to support key index business functions.
• Lead and manage engineering teams skilled in Angular, Java, C#.NET, and SQL Server.
• Implement multi-cloud solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) to ensure flexibility, scalability, and reliability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and security requirements.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with business analysts, product managers, and other stakeholders to align technology solutions with business objectives.
• Own project delivery (cost and timelines), monitor progress, track key performance metrics, and provide regular updates to senior management.

• Leadership and Team Management: 10+ years of technology leadership experience, managing up to 5 global engineering teams delivering solutions across diverse technologies.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Ability to build and execute a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with long-term business goals.
• Technical Skills: Strong experience across front-end and back-end stacks – SQL Server, C#.NET, Angular, Java, Python. Deep understanding of modern technologies including AI/ML, AWS services, and API development (GraphQL/REST).
• IT Strategy and Ownership: Strategic thinker with a track record of solving complex problems and delivering business value.
• Quality Assurance and Review: Ownership of software development and QA, with strategies for all test phases and adherence to best practices.
• Modernisation & Data-Intensive Applications: Proven experience in developing data-intensive applications using the latest technologies.
• Delivery Focus: Strong planning, organisation, and resource management to meet defined outcomes and timelines.
• Change Management: Systematic approach to managing organisational change, including behavioural and cultural transformation.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the benchmarks and indices domain.
• Communication: Clear and concise communication of complex technical information tailored to the audience.
• Problem Solving: Effective problem definition, solution generation, and evaluation.
• Stakeholder Management: Builds trust with internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Third-Party Management: Manages relationships with external partners and vendors, from scaled partners to niche providers.

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.

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