Tech Lead, Quantitative Analytics Engineering

LSEG and Microsoft have entered an exciting strategic partnership for the development of next-generation data, analytics and cloud infrastructure solutions. Our customers’ needs are evolving and so are financial markets. This partnership will transform the way customers discover, analyse and trade securities around the world. It will also advance our cloud strategy and build the improved resilience, efficiency and agility that our customers need. All of Microsoft’s customers will also have access to our data and analytics capabilities through a single flexible infrastructure that is intuitive and responsive. If you are interested in being a part of this dynamic strategic partnership, we look forward to considering your skills and experience.

ROLE PROFILE: The Tech Lead, Quantitative Analytics Engineering role will manage a group of quantitative analytics application developers and consulting partnerships to design, build and deliver Analytics product solutions for a global client base of LSEG’s buy-side and sell-side clients.

ROLE SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be responsible for leading Quantitative Analytics application development and solutions delivery in alignment with Analytics Business, Research and Product teams for a growing Analytics business. Responsibilities include managing a team of developers and consulting partner teams to design, build and deliver Analytics product solutions including data, applications and application infrastructure solutions for the Analytics Engineering business in alignment with the strategic Analytics platform and Engineering vision. This position requires and rewards candidates with strong personal initiative, work ethic, and the ability to lead a highly technical team. This role requires domain expertise and experience working in fixed income analytics and securitized product development to provide efficient solutions to complex Fixed Income and Multi-Asset analytics problems.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Delivery of high-quality Analytics product solutions to clients, with a commercial focus in collaboration with Analytics Business, Product, Research and Sales teams, to deliver Analytics products used by leading financial institutions world-wide, and drive revenues for a growing Analytics business.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic technology initiatives for Analytics Product including application and data cloud migration in alignment with LSEG’s Analytics and Engineering platform strategies, and architecture, operational and risk processes.
• Support an API-FIRST Analytics business strategy to design and build SaaS and PaaS solutions, including analytics data solutions, quantitative models, risk analytics and customized reporting tools, and other sophisticated analytical tools.
• Extend and support a hybrid multi-cloud analytics platform and application infrastructure designed to deliver quality, efficient and resilient Analytics solutions to buy-side and sell-side clients.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the Quantitative Development community to drive high performance and ensure they have the technical skills and financial market knowledge required to deliver against long-term plans.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in both internal processes and practices, and external solutions and deliverables.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Strong leadership and development experience with Analytics software product development, or Analytics SaaS/PaaS solutions
• Experience leading/designing/delivering API service-based product solutions
• Experience in leading/designing/delivering Cloud-based solutions for Analytics products and services
• Experience in development of complex, distributed, multi-tier systems
• Domain expertise in Fixed Income and Securitized products and valuations
• Significant expertise in high-quality software design, architecture, product domain, process automation, software validation and verification testing
• Experience in full product development cycle from inception (POC) to product delivery, using agile software development methodologies
• Strong technical background with degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics or related fields
• Strong practical knowledge and experience in Linux, C++ or C# or Python and related technologies
• ~10+ years of technology or finance industry experience
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-driven, goal-oriented team player with good communication skills
• Solid people leadership experience, to nurture talent and grow an Analytics development team in a performance-based environment

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

• Career growth, leading a commercially focused technology team in a high-profile business
• Client-facing financial applications design and development opportunity
• Leadership opportunity to determine strategic technology direction for Analytics products
• Cutting edge development on Microsoft Office & Azure platforms and cloud technologies We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace; this role is Blended.

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose – driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth – in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 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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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.

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.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.