This Group Risk role sits within the Second Line of Defence, where we provide independent oversight of non-financial and strategic risks across the Workflows and Communities businesses within the Data & Analytics (D&A) division. Based in London, the role works with the Head of Risk for D&A Workflows and Communities, covering LSEG’s flagship Workspace product and associated strategic partnerships and initiatives including: A.I. integration; next-generation product development; and evolution of the cloud infrastructure. Workspace provides access to the broadest and deepest coverage of financial data, news, analytics and efficiency tools - all in a highly customised A.I. assisted experience on desktop, web and mobile. We're looking for candidates who are curious about our ambitious business and want to influence 'Safe Growth' in a rapidly changing industry.
What you'll be doing:
- End-to-end risk oversight: Maintain oversight of product, platform, and supporting infrastructure risks, including BAU risk monitoring, incident trend analysis, and key risk indicators.
- Risk integration in change & strategy: Provide independent Second Line input on emerging, strategic, and change risks (e.g. new platforms, products, migrations), ensuring risk considerations are embedded in design, development, and client transition.
- Technology, data & AI risk assessment: Identify and challenge risks across technology architecture, including cloud, data architecture, data rights, entitlements, and AI-related considerations.
- Risk framework ownership & maturity: Drive the evolution and consistent application of the Enterprise Risk Framework across the Workspace business, ensuring alignment with organisational standards.
- First Line partnership & challenge: Support and challenge the First Line in maintaining robust Risk and Control Assessments (RCA), control inventories, and effective remediation of control weaknesses.
- Governance, remediation & assurance: Ensure risks outside appetite are clearly defined, remediated, and tracked through governance forums, with strong engagement across all three lines of defence.
- Insight generation & investigation: Lead topical risk investigations and provide forward-looking insights to improve risk visibility and decision-making.
You’ll bring:
- Deep experience in enterprise risk management within financial services, fintech or data services, with solid grasp of financial markets, products, and client ecosystems.
- Proven expertise in large-scale technology transformation, including agile delivery, with the ability to embed risk thinking into strategic change initiatives.
- Solid grounding in modern technology stacks, data architectures, and AI development/integration, with the ability to assess associated risks and trade-offs.
- Sound judgement in balancing complex, competing factors to drive pragmatic, risk-informed outcomes.
- Ability to translate complex risk, technology, and data topics into clear, concise, committee-ready insights and recommendations.
- Efficiency at operating within dynamic environments, building relationships across various internal functions, and adapting to evolving business priorities.
Career Stage:
Manager
LSEG Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. We are a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider committed to driving financial stability and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or disability. We offer a range of benefits including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. If you are applying as a Recruitment Agency Partner, please ensure you have read the privacy notice.
