Senior Manager, Digital Market Infrastructure Compliance - London Stock Exchange Group

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Compliance Senior Manager to join the Digital and Securities Markets (DSM) Compliance team within LSEG, to lead on 2nd line compliance advisory support to the Digital Market Infrastructure (DMI) business. The successful candidate will provide oversight, guidance and challenge to ensure a robust compliance framework is developed and maintained, holding the Senior Manager Function (SMF) 16 (Compliance Oversight) position and leading the compliance function in the firm, reporting to the governing body.

Reporting to the Head of DSM Compliance, the core focus of the role will be to support the DMI business, providing advice and guidance on the applicable rules and regulatory requirements, and ensuring appropriate processes and controls are maintained to meet those requirements. DMI operates an FCA‑regulated entity that uses distributed ledger technology (DLT) to deliver a secure and scalable marketplace for private funds. LSEG intends to grow its DMI business to provide market‑leading solutions across the full spectrum of private fund activities and other DLT‑based asset classes, and is participating in the Bank of England's Digital Securities Sandbox.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate input/advice to the DMI business on regulatory and licensing requirements for DMI projects/products, with particular focus on DLT‑based initiatives including tokenisation, settlement and opportunities for DMI to support wider LSEG strategic ambitions.
• Lead on the delivery of reporting to, and advising, DMI governance forums, including the Board and divisional compliance senior leadership on the compliance framework for DMI. Activities will include undertaking compliance assurance reviews, in conjunction with the Central Compliance Assurance team, both as required under regulatory obligations and as identified through risk‑based assessments.
• Represent the compliance function at key internal governance forums, and ensure risks are appropriately identified, raised and mitigated.
• Lead liaison with DMI's primary regulatory authority, the FCA, as the primary contact for DMI, and with the Bank of England for DSS activities, including collaborating on new initiatives/products, responding promptly to questions or requests, and ensuring the business meets its notification requirements.
• Assist the businesses in developing commercial projects from a regulatory perspective, including obtaining regulatory permissions and licenses where required.
• Assist in the management of regulatory filings and obligations arising from DMI's regulated activities, including reporting to the FCA and other global regulators as appropriate.
• Co‑ordinate and support the wider Markets Compliance team as required, including regulatory horizon scanning, rule mapping, obligations and risk assessments and the production of management information.

Key Behaviours, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience, preferably gained in Securities markets compliance.
• Effective communicator at all levels with excellent partnership and engagement skills.
• Pragmatic with attention to detail, a good problem solver and able to work in a multi‑team, constructive manner.
• Able to work well with other departments and develop good working relationships across the business at all levels.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to progress issues on a timely basis, be flexible and prioritise workflows.

Career Stage Manager Benefits LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. Equal Opportunities Statement 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.