Lead Data Scientist

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Lead Data Scientist for the Demand and Capacity Management automation function. This role is pivotal in shaping our flag ship product capacity management software.

· Lead continuous governance efforts, driving the adoption and integration of standard methodologies for efficient technology resource utilization.

· Identify and address costly or unjustified infrastructure usage; collaborate with operations, engineering, and proposition teams to implement corrective actions.

· Ensure infrastructure requirements are embedded in all growth and transformation initiatives.

· Develop and enhance forecasting models and scenario planning tools to support the future-state hybrid operations of LSEG Technology.

· Partner with Technology Infrastructure, Cloud, and Finance teams to assess CapEx and OpEx for capacity solutions, chipping in to accurate budgeting and financial planning.

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Key Responsibilities:

· Define and drive the vision and strategy for Product and Data Centre Capacity Management in close collaboration with senior technology collaborators.

· Lead governance and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize technology resource usage and integrate standard methodologies.

· Conduct proactive capacity trend analysis and host monthly forums with Application Service Owners to provide strategic recommendations.

Technical & Analytical Expertise:

· Perform advanced statistical analysis on large-scale time series data to support planning and forecasting.

· Leverage big data tools (e.g., Trino, Spark, AWS Athena) to build scalable models and insights.

· Design and maintain data pipelines and analytical workflows using Python.

· Create clear, actionable reports and visualizations to communicate insights to collaborators.

· Apply GitOps practices for version control and integrate with CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Demonstrable experience delivering governance and control functions in sophisticated, dynamic technology environments.

· Solid grasp of application trending and forecasting.

· Certified in public and private cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

· Familiarity with network technologies, vendors, and service providers.

Our Values

At the heart of our success is a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity. We believe in:

· Customer Focus: We put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering solutions that drive real business value.

· Collaboration: We thrive on partnership, valuing different perspectives and working together to achieve common goals.

· Innovation: We accept change and continuously seek new ways to improve, demonstrating technology to stay ahead.

· Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our promises with visibility and responsibility.

· Inclusion & Respect: We foster a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute.

Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of technology infrastructure and capacity planning.

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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.

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