FTSE Russell is the index partner of choice for a changing world, providing category defining indices across asset classes and investment objectives to create new possibilities for the global investment community.
The Director of Sustainable Investment Data Management is responsible for developing and implementing data management practices to manage the companies SI data for the FTSE Russell SI & ESG indices. The role sits in Benchmark and Index Management within FTSE Russell and reports into the Global Head of Index Data Management. It will involve the running of the global SI Data team as well as significantly transforming how we collect, control, store and integrate our SI data.
The Index Business requires a strong, scalable operational control framework to provide clients high quality Sustainable Investment & ESG datasets to serve as inputs to the various indices and benchmarks.
The Director of Sustainable Investment Data Management role requires strong people management skills to oversee the global SI Data Operations Team. The role requires leadership, communication, strategic thinking, team building, operational and risk management, data quality control, integrity, and analytical skills. A successful candidate will have experience in global operational management, be able to identify and handle operational risks, and ensure data accuracy and quality across the index data value chain. The individual should possess strong critical thinking skills, work collaboratively, and can analyse sophisticated data sets.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Directing and leading all aspects of the daily management of SI and ESG Index Data attributes to the highest degree of accuracy
Supports in the development of junior resources through formal training and coaching/mentoring
Ensuring the SI Data Operations Team adheres to a robust controls framework that adheres to regulatory standards and proactively minimizes operational risk
Provides subject matter expertise to our internal and external clients as it pertains to our data
A key leading role within client engagement strategy, and will be involved in client meetings, due diligence reviews and client satisfaction reviews
A key executive of the governance process and committees within FTSE Russell that oversee standards and policies in the management of FTSE Russell indexes
Works with Technology Partners to articulate and define business and operational requirements
Key Skills:
Experience in working with SI data sets for use in Index construction
Ability to work with technology to produce technical requirements for business and operational use cases
Data architecture experience for management data effectively, ensuring data quality and accessibility
Understanding of data lifecycle management
Demonstrable years of relevant financial data business experience; experience in the global index or data management industry
Experience in operational management of a multi-locational distributed team; lean engineering expertise would be beneficial
Experience in leading operational risk reduction programs of work
Demonstrated success in high quality execution of large-scale operational initiatives
Highly proficient analytical skills with proven track record to optimally multi-task
Excellent team building and communications skills
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
Highly proficient with SQL and Excel. Working knowledge of Python beneficial.
Understanding of the regulatory requirements pertaining to the ESG and Index business
Proficient in developing data quality controls.
Key Behaviors:
Ability to work collaboratively in partnership internally and externally
Highly organised
Strong delivery focus, particularly in complex environments
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Strong leadership skills
Ability to build and implement strategies
Strong problem-solving skills
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.
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