Role Purpose
The Business Manager plays a key role in supporting the strategic, financial, operational and governance activities of the Data & Related Services (D&RS) business, which sits in the Markets division of LSEG. This new Senior Associate level position will report into the Commercial Director for D&RS, and will cover LSE Market Data, RNS, SEDOL, ISIN and LEI business lines.
The successful candidate will work closely with the D&RS Leadership Team to ensure the effective execution of business priorities, robust performance management, financial oversight, risk management and operational excellence across the business. They will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, driving reporting, governance, planning and change initiatives while supporting the delivery of strategic objectives and ensuring effective organisational management.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Strategic Planning & Business Performance
- Support the annual strategic planning process, including objective setting, KPI development and business planning.
- Monitor and report progress against strategic objectives, key initiatives and business performance metrics.
- Produce regular management information, dashboards and executive reporting for leadership, governance forums and Group stakeholders.
- Coordinate monthly business reviews and other performance management activities.
Financial Management
- Support budget planning, forecasting and financial analysis activities across D&RS.
- Monitor operating expenditure and financial performance against agreed plans.
- Identify trends, risks and opportunities within financial results and propose remedial actions where required.
- Partner with Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting and forecasting.
Governance, Risk & Control
- Maintain and enhance business policies, procedures and controls.
- Assist with operational risk management activities and support adherence to LSEG risk and control frameworks.
- Coordinate business continuity, operational resilience and related regulatory obligations.
Operational Management
- Drive operational efficiency initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the business.
- Coordinate activities across D&RS teams to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery.
- Support resource planning, organisational management and workforce reporting.
- Maintain key operational reporting processes and business management tools.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with leadership teams and key stakeholders across Markets, Finance, Risk, Technology, HR and Group Functions.
- Influence decision making through data-driven analysis and recommendations.
- Support leadership meetings, town halls, strategy sessions and executive communications.
Project & Change Delivery
- Lead or support cross-functional projects and business initiatives.
- Prepare business cases, presentations, executive briefing materials and Board-level papers.
- Track programme execution and ensure delivery against agreed objectives and timelines.
- Support implementation of strategic and operational change programmes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Significant experience in business management, strategy, operations, finance, governance or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful insight.
- Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Demonstrable experience managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
Desirable
- Experience within capital markets, financial services or exchange infrastructure.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, performance management and financial processes.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Commercial Acumen
- Financial and Data Analysis
- Governance & Risk Management
- Stakeholder Influence
- Project Management
- Change Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Success Measures
- Delivery of strategic planning and reporting activities to agreed timelines.
- Accuracy and quality of business performance and financial reporting.
- Effective management of governance and risk obligations.
- Successful delivery of strategic and operational initiatives.
- Positive stakeholder feedback and leadership support.
- Continuous improvement in operational efficiency and business processes.
Career Stage
Senior Associate
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information
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