Director, Group Technology, Commercials

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 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence 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 70 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.

ROLE PROFILE:

If you have a passion for driving and influencing senior leaders within Technology and you champion and deliver commercial innovation to drive efficiency, competitive advantage and change read on!

ROLE SUMMARY:

This senior management role is mainly focussed on the activities associated with major commercial programs and may also support the M&A commercial activities that Technology COO is engaged in. The role reports to the Head of Group Technology M&A and Commercials and is based in London.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Represents Group Technology, ensuring a deep understanding of commercial programmes and best practice, in particular multi-year transformational transactions.

• Responsible for the reporting requirements, escalation, and resolution for each Commercial Programme and some commercial elements of M&A programs.

• Responsible for budget, project plan and realisation tracking for portfolio of work.

• Iterates the methodology in relation to major transactions (e.g. Cloud deal methodology), creating a robust, repeatable approach to effectively coordinate major IT commercial programs. May also apply expertise the refinement of early-stage M&A activity.

• Collaborates with other areas of Technology and the Business (e.g. Group Strategy, Procurement, Finance, Legal and Risk), supporting negotiations on Technology elements of major commercial transactions and also commercial elements of Tech M&A.

• May support due diligence for Technology papers for the relevant CIO e.g. patents, technology, technology debts, people, incentives, cyber, cloud etc.

• May support management in other commercial negotiations or commercial reviews as and when required.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Evidence of a history of skilled communication with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills – skilled at producing, content-rich, word-light executive narrative to resonate at CEO level.

• Gravitas to interface with senior managers and peers across LSEG.

• Proven ability to influence across stakeholders at all levels, wherever they work & whoever they work for.

• Strong knowledge of LSEG Group technology and network across the Group to support collaboration on programs.

• Experience in supporting major transactions and oversight of execution within IT/Operations/Business processes.

• Significant experience of financial management and operational delivery.

• A commercial approach in all aspects of the role.

• Experience working on both the supplier side as well as within Technology or other group functions.

• Strong leadership skills evidenced during periods of significant change.

• Experience leading global teams in a matrix environment.

• Strong attention to detail and gets the right things done well.

• Experience working across the M&A lifecycle, including business case development, due diligence, synergy/value/benefits realisation.

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.

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