Job Description

Role ProfileThe Manager, SI Quant Analysis is a key role in the SI Solutions team within FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business. The individual will bring a range of skills and experience including a strong technical / quant background, excellent knowledge of sustainable investment (SI) datasets and, ideally, in-depth knowledge of multi-asset SI investment solutions.The focus of the role will be SI-focused quantitative data analysis and index level insights across equity and fixed income indices. The role requires close collaboration with the FTSE Russell Equity and FIMA product teams, Index Technology and Index Data Operations. Wider teams within D&A are also key stakeholders, in particular SI Data Strategy and the SFI business (including SI Research). The role will report to the Head of SI Quantitative Analysis.Key responsibilitiesThe main objective for the Manager, SI Quant Analysis is to work closely with existing SI Quant Analysis & wider SI Solutions colleagues to deliver against near- and longer-term objectives, including:

• Developing and implementing a filtering / QC framework for incoming SI index datasets \xe2\x80\x93 to ensure that data is well understood and analysed prior to use in index design, construction and review (e.g. understanding reasons for significant variance/volatility in Scope 3 data & developing messaging for Product & Index Research teams as well as for clients)
• Ensuring that all suspicious values in SI datasets are identified (via the above filtering / QC process) and flagged back to SI data vendors (external or D&A) for clarification & correction
• Developing a standardised \xe2\x80\x98SI Data Catalogue\xe2\x80\x99 detailing all SI index datasets (provider, methodology, outputs, use cases, index universe analysis etc.) to support in-house and client knowledge on datasets used in index construction, index reporting and analytics etc.
• Supporting the development of internal SI tooling that allows both technical and non-technical audiences to interact with SI index datasets \xe2\x80\x93 from running simple coverage checks against specific index universes to creating visualisations to highlight SI dataset characteristics (e.g. biases & trends) across FTSE Russell\xe2\x80\x99s (Equity and Fixed Income) benchmark universes
• Running analysis on new & existing SI index datasets to support innovation and improvements in index level implementation (e.g. TPI MQ & CP data, Scopes 1-3 Carbon data, ESG scores, Controversies data etc.)
• Collaborating with Equity / FIMA Product and Index Research teams to support implementation of the above SI innovation work
• Liaising with relevant internal teams (e.g. Data Ops, IDPS) to support their capacity to onboard SI datasets using (if necessary) bespoke ingestion protocols

Key behaviours and skills

• Excellent technical and data manipulation / quant skills
• Proficiency in Excel modelling, python and SQL essential. Experience using AWS
• Strong understanding of financial data, in particular ESG & Climate datasets
• Knowledge of product management processes and demonstrated ownership of SI product(s) through the development lifecycle
• Collaborative mindset and the ability to work in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder business
• Can deliver at pace without compromising on quality: excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; can prioritize effectively and handle multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Open-minded and diverse mindset; ability to influence and work through others to get things done; willingness to help colleagues; openness to take on new responsibilities
• Uses insight to make decisions that advance the SI Solutions team objectives and considers (internal and external) stakeholder impact when taking action; identifies/ flags/resolves potential issues early on
• Takes initiative and demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm
• Excellent problem-solving skills; highly literate and numerate
• Quantitative background and a degree in finance, maths or science is preferable.
• Must be fluent in English

About Us \xe2\x80\x93 London Stock Exchange GroupLSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment 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\xe2\x80\x99s how we\xe2\x80\x99ve 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 \xe2\x80\x93 and our open-access model \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99s ticker symbol is LSEG.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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it\xe2\x80\x99s used for, and how it\xe2\x80\x99s obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

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