Job Specifications
FTSE Russell is undergoing a significant transformation of its Engineering Organization. We aim to deliver state of the art, cloud native platforms allowing our business to scale and innovate.
The Phoenix engineering platform, rebooted in 2024, is the cornerstone of this transformation.
Having the right technology leadership is critical for our success. We are reinventing ourselves and to this end we are building the strongest Enterprise Architecture practice possible.
Functional And Technical Capabilities
Functionally, the right candidate will have the ability to start from the problem statement and work backward to the technology. A strong expertise in market data, index or financial data analytics is important to bridge product, technology, and business strategy together to design the right technology for scale, efficiency, and long-term architecture.
Technically, the right candidate will be proficient in cloud native architectures, specifically AWS. A strong understanding or reliable, secured, maintainable AWS architectures is key to implement the right trade-offs between cost, security, scalability, testability, and maintainability.
Finally, our Enterprise Architect should demonstrate a passion for building market-leading systems, pioneering cutting-edge financial technology, and shaping the future of the benchmark and indices industry.
Key Responsibilities
Define and collaboratively with the engineering leads to implement world class mission critical technology solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements.
Translate complex requirements into actionable technology solution designs and provide clear, practical, and transformative solutions to enable business growth.
Lead with influence by engaging with executives, engineers, and product teams to ensure alignment with a strong focus towards execution.
Technology & Architecture Strategy
Develop and execute a strategic technology vision that supports our ambition to be the world's #1 benchmark and indices provider.
Architect a scalable, high-performance infrastructure that enables rapid innovation and seamless delivery of all index types.
Drive the adoption of modern technologies, ensuring we stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
Pave the way for building a platform that enables the standardization of customization of our indexes: we aim to be able to deliver on the customization needs of our client base through standard custom algorithms combined together to model investment strategies.
Business & Product partnerships
Partner with product, engineering, operations and other business leaders to ensure technology decisions are aligned with business goals and client needs.
Be a thought partner to Operations and Product.
Bridge the gap and connect the dots between the various departments of the organization to identify partnerships and create alignment towards common objectives.
Leadership & Change Management
Engage, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams to drive technology transformation.
Articulating what a market-leading benchmark and indices business looks like--and delivering it.
Simplify complex challenges into clear, actionable deliverables enabling business-wide innovation.
Job Requirements
Proven success in leading enterprise architecture within financial services, related to indexing and/or market data analytics.
Strong knowledge of capital markets and financial instruments.
Good balance between engineering, operational and financial product expertise.
Certifications in cloud architecture, data engineering, and data analytics. AWS Certified Architects with a strong knowledge on financial instruments will be a strong plus.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives and collaborate across teams.
A track record of delivering large-scale technology transformations that drive business growth and market leadership.
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, modern cloud solutions, and high-performance computing.
Knowledge of real time systems and/or cloud based real time methodologies.
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
About the Company
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management.
As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to acc...
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