Senior People Data Scientist

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.

We are seeking a Senior People Data Scientist to join the People Data & Insights team at LSEG. This strategic role will lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced analytics solutions that drive data-informed decision-making across the People function. You will partner with senior stakeholders across the business to shape and execute advanced analytics, forwarding thinking Organisational Research supporting business outcomes, and applying cutting-edge methodologies to solve complex workforce challenges. This role requires deep expertise in statistical modelling, machine learning, research methods, I/O psychology, data engineering, and business storytelling.

As a senior member of the People Data & Insights team at LSEG, you will be instrumental in delivering high-impact insights that inform people strategy and measure progress against key outcomes. You will lead initiatives that contribute to organisational growth, operational efficiency, and financial performance through robust data governance, predictive analytics, and strategic reporting.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

You'll be part of the People Data & Insights team – a strategic, globally connected function that delivers personalised, data-driven insights to inform people strategy, enhance workforce capabilities, and support business performance. We combine people research, analytics, and technology to enable decision-making at scale, with a growing focus on AI-enabled solutions.

Our work spans cloud-based master data for real-time analytics, scalable dashboards embedded in the flow of work, listening at scale to understand colleague sentiment, and advanced analytics that guide programme and workforce decisions – all underpinned by a strong commitment to ethics, privacy, and responsible AI. As part of a global team, you'll gain exposure to business leaders, international collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Translate People related strategic queries into analytical questions and design solutions that can help address those business-critical questions.

• Design and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to uncover trends, predict outcomes, and optimise workforce decisions.

• Deliver compelling data visualisations and narratives that influence senior leadership and drive action.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Function, Finance, Engineering, and business units to align analytics initiatives with organisational priorities.

• Ensure data integrity and governance across all analytics outputs, proactively identifying and resolving data quality issues.

• Develop and maintain scalable pipelines using Python, R, SQL and cloud based tools (e.g. Azure, Snowflake etc)

• Stay current with latest research and  analytical methods, models and packages and experiment with their use in solution implementation.

• Collaborate with other data scientists and AI colleagues across LSEG to bring best practices into the People Function.

• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the team's methodological rigour and innovation.

• Champion the use of analytics across People Function, building capability and fostering a data-driven culture.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Proven experience in a senior analytics or data science role, ideally within HR.

• Expertise in data science tools and languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Alteryx).

• Strong proficiency in data visualisation platforms (e.g., Power BI) and storytelling for executive audiences.

• Advanced statistical and machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, clustering, classification, time series forecasting, supervised and unsupervised learning).

• Hands-on experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and tools, such as text classification, sentiment analysis, topic modelling, or named entity recognition, particularly applied to employee feedback, surveys, or HR documents.

• Experience with cloud-based data environments and modern data architecture (e.g., Azure, AWS, Snowflake).

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

• Agile approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver at pace.

• Deep domain knowledge in HR analytics, including recruitment, workforce planning, talent development, and employee experience.

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity, with a commitment to inclusive analytics practices.

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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