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Director, Quantitative & Defined Outcome Strategies - London Stock Exchange Group

London Stock Exchange Group
London
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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.

We are now looking for a Senior Index Structurer to join FTSE Russell business and lead the development and management of quantitative investment strategies (QIS) and derivative-based strategies. This role demands deep expertise in systematic investment strategies, derivative pricing, and advanced risk management techniques. The role requires a visionary professional with attitude to build and scale the business from the ground up, in partnership with his fellow team members and support functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify market trends and opportunities to expand the product suite, focusing on QIS, derivatives and derivatives-based strategies.
  • Drive innovation in index construction methodologies and the integration of derivative-based data and strategies.
  • Develop Liquid Alternative Alpha strategies targeted at institutional and sophisticated wealth channels.
  • Collaborate with IT in building an adapted front-to-back architecture, including back-testing, validation, calculation, and publication.
  • Leverage external data to enhance the performance and robustness of strategies.
  • The role is highly client-facing and requires sourcing and originating opportunities in partnership with our client coverage group across regions.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with clients to ensure that strategies are designed to optimize performance while preserving the integrity and representativeness of the strategies.
  • Present and discuss thematic strategies and new techniques with clients to ensure strategies meet market demands and client needs.
  • Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote quantitative and derivatives-based strategies.

Qualification and Skills:

  • Advanced or equivalent degree in finance, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience (10 years+) in quantitative investment strategies, derivative-based strategy development, or a related quantitative finance role.
  • Deep understanding of financial markets, systematic investment strategies, derivatives pricing, and advanced risk management techniques.
  • Strong communication, and client engagement skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
  • Experience in technology platform development and integration of third-party data sets.
  • Experience in leading product development in a quantitative investment strategy platform at an asset manager, index provider, or an investment bank.

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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