Director, Learning and Skills Enablement

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 extensive 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'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 over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

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 over 60 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.

Purpose: 

Leads the strategic design and delivery of enterprise-wide learning and skills initiatives that build workforce capability, align with business priorities, and foster a culture of continuous development. Acting as the bridge between learning strategy, systems, and execution, this role champions a skills-based approach and oversees platforms to deliver scalable, inclusive, and data-driven learning experiences with measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the implementation of comprehensive learning and skills strategies aligned with organizational goals, ensuring scalable, inclusive, and measurable outcomes.

• Oversees the design, development, and delivery of learning initiatives that addresses specific business needs, leveraging internal and external expertise to provide high-quality learning experiences that focus on closing skills gaps and ensuring colleagues acquire the necessary skills.

• Leads the development and optimisation of learning and skills platforms, ensuring seamless integration with HR systems and accessibility for all learners.

• Champions innovative learning technologies and methodologies to maximize the effectiveness and reach of learning solutions.

• Leverages skills data (e.g., from Career Navigator) and learning analytics to identify capability gaps, inform programme design, and demonstrate return on investment. Conduct regular skills gap analyses to ensure the organisation remains competitive and agile.

• Builds strong partnerships with stakeholders and external providers to deliver cost-effective, high-quality learning solutions, while ensuring governance, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and impact of learning initiatives.

• Defines and uphold quality standards, processes, and governance for content creation, delivery, and evaluation, leading feedback loops for ongoing enhancement.

• Oversees vendor relationships and governance to ensure the delivery of high-quality learning initiatives that meet organisational needs.

• Mentors and manages a diverse team by providing continuous feedback, ensures they have professional development opportunities and sets clear performance expectations.

Technical / Job Functional Knowledge

• Extensive experience directing learning and skills strategy and delivery in a large-scale organisation.

• Strong understanding of learning technologies

• Ability to interpret and apply skills data to drive learning outcomes

• A proven track record designing and delivering learning initiatives in a large and complex global business

• Insight and expertise on industry trends and best practices, to challenge the way we apply learning in our organisation

Personal Skills and Capabilities

• Experience managing and developing teams

• Confident communicator, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate across the organisation

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with an exemplary attention to detail and accuracy

• A problem solver, forward thinker and someone who is comfortable and experienced with navigating complexity

• Passion for developing people to enable business growth

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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