Sustainable Investment Data Ops Team Lead

Job Title: Team Lead – Sustainable Investment/ESG Data Quality

Location: Bangalore, India

Team: Sustainable Investment Data Operations

Type: Full-Time | Newly Created Role

Reports To: Global Head of Sustainable Investment

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and people-focused Team Lead to head our newly established ESG Data Quality team within the Sustainable Investment Data Ops function in Bangalore. This is a pivotal role responsible for managing and developing a growing team of analysts dedicated to ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of ESG data across a range of FTSE Sustainable Investment Indices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of ESG Data Quality Analysts, providing day-to-day oversight, mentoring, and support.
• Ensure the team adheres to strict data quality procedures and delivers high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Coordinate the validation and review of ESG datasets, working with both proprietary and third-party data sources.
• Build a strong team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the main point of contact for ESG data quality issues and coordinate resolution with global partners and data vendors.
• Collaborate with the product team, data vendors, and internal tech teams to support product development and system enhancements.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience of working with ESG/Sustainable Investment data, with a strong understanding of ESG principles and industry standards.
• Proven experience leading a team, preferably in a data quality, analytics, or operations environment
• Strong people management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empower, coach, and develop talent.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills; comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with global partners and clearly articulate data issues

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to lead and shape a new team at the forefront of ESG data management.
• Exposure to a diverse range of ESG datasets, methodologies, and industry-leading practices.

A collaborative culture and global visibility within the Sustainable Investment function

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.

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