Product Director - Data & Related Services in City of Westminster

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Head of LSE Market Data and RNS, as well as sales, operations and engineering teams, devise and implement the Market Data, RNS, SEDOL, ISIN and LEI product strategy.
• This will include the development of new products and capabilities and oversight of their successful delivery to clients from inception to execution and their ongoing performance monitoring.
• The role will be expected to be held up as an example of first‑class product development and innovation, working in a joined‑up way across all LSEG divisions.
• Answer to a range of stakeholders including committee members internally and customers externally.
• Develop and communicate the product vision and strategy.
• Develop new products and differentiated capabilities.
• Drive revenue generation to expand the existing c£185m revenue.
• Develop and drive go‑to‑market strategies with Sales and Engineering.
• Ensure data delivery is harmonised with the Group strategy.
• Drive increased sales by meeting customers where they are, including delivery channels and AI capabilities.
• Drive client engagement with a solutions‑based product development approach and co‑creation of products with our customers.
• Actively explore and recommend inorganic growth opportunities.
• Actively manage prioritisation of product development and initiative delivery, balancing competing demands of cost and revenue generation.

Qualifications

• Experience driving a product strategy that meets customer needs and drives revenue higher.
• Track record of growing, hiring and coaching high‑potential talent to create a strong pipeline.
• Proven ability to lead teams through significant change, maintaining high engagement and output.
• Deep familiarity with regulatory issues affecting data businesses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, using influence and trust to drive alignment.
• Ability to work well within a matrix organisation with strong management, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter with a commitment to excellence and a positive approach.
• Quantitative and analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritise and project manage effectively.
• Driven by curiosity – always asking the next question, exploring new possibilities, and turning insight into better products for our customers.
• Enterprise leadership in supporting wider DSM and Group goals.
• Detailed knowledge of product lifecycle management and software development principles, change management lifecycle, and Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Consistent track record of bringing solutions to market with the ability to get involved in both high‑ and lower‑level technical challenges that impact development and delivery.
• Deep understanding of delivery methodologies and assurance frameworks.
• Experience translating business strategy, analysis, and client challenges into consumer‑facing digital products.
• Excellent strategy‑building skills, knowledge of management reporting and ability to control and focus on client service, revenues and costs.

Benefits

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Equal Opportunity 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.