Senior Product Specialist (m|f|x) London

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 65 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 values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change 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 65 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:

The FTSE Russell Engineered Products and Indices team requires a Quantitative Indices & Strategies (QIS) Structurer to help originate new business opportunities, develop new product and expand the FTSE-Russell QIS platform. This role is open to a talented Index Structurer with strong Python skills and a solid understanding of quantitative investment strategies across asset classes and risk premia.

Aufgaben

• Development of new QIS product across asset classes in collaboration with research and distribution partners.
• Drive innovation in index construction and integration of derivatives-based data and strategies
• Production of White Paper research pieces and other marketing collateral. Participate in the marketing effort with sales.
• Contribute to the formulation of business plans including identification of target markets  and client segments globally in conjunction with distribution partners.
• Act as a a subject matter authority, collaborating with clients to ensure that strategies are designed to optimize performance while preserving the integrity and representativeness of the strategies.
• Write corresponding index methodologies
• Collaborate with IT in building an adapted front-to-back architecture, including back-testing, validation, calculation, and publication.
• Implement and expand Python backtesting engine using object-oriented programming principles for efficient and scalable solutions
• Analyse and optimize existing codebase for performance and maintainability

Profil / Ihre Qualifikation / Ihre Persönlichkeit:

• Experience as a QIS structurer in a bank preferred.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in finance, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, systematic investment strategies, derivatives pricing, and advanced risk management techniques.

Kontakt

Erica Bourne

Chief People Officer

Standort

10 Paternoster Square, GB-EC4M 7DX London