Senior Analyst, Equities Operations

Job Description for Senior Analyst, Equities Operations, DSM Operations

About Us
LSEG is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to perfection in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and build jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.

Role Profile
The Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting the operation of trading services across LSE and Turquoise venues. This includes processing of admission applications, the enrichment and maintenance of reference data, and implementation of regulatory and market updates. The Analyst will also assist in developing system enhancements in both departmental and business-wide projects, working closely with Market Operations, Technology and external stakeholders.

Team Description
The Equities Operations team is responsible for maintaining trading services and reference data across LSE, Turquoise and associated venues. This includes the management of daily updates to internal and customer facing systems, admissions processing, and the execution of both ad-hoc and scheduled changes. The team works closely with internal stakeholders and external market participants to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of services.

Department Description
DSM Operations covers Market Operations Services and Client Technology Services. The Market Operations Services team provides the centralised function for the maintenance of key trading services and reference data databases spanning the LSE and Turquoise venues. The department acts as a first point of contact for customers – both issuers and member firms requiring immediate or planned actions. It supports the admission of securities to trading, manages the impact of corporate actions and regulatory change on reference data, and co-ordinates communication with key organisations including EUI, CCPs, UKLA and regulators. The area manages close, operational relationships internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process applications for admission to trading including input, validation and fee generation in line with applicable rules and standards

  • Act as a subject matter expert on Admissions processes, supporting internal stakeholders and external clients throughout the admission lifecycle

  • Liaise with issuers, advisors, NOMADs and other market participants to resolve queries and ensure smooth processing of applications

  • Maintain oversight of application timelines and ensure delivery in line with market deadlines and service expectations

  • Maintain instrument data across LSE and Turquoise production platforms, including end of day reference data uploads

  • Review for corporate actions daily using Bloomberg and primary Exchange sources and update instruments as and when needed

  • Perform large scheduled changes (e.g. quarterly reviews, ADT updates) and ad-hoc operational updates as required

  • Review daily and annual regulatory transparency updates and ensure they are accurately reflected in trading and reference data systems

  • Monitor primary exchange tick sizes and other market data points to ensure alignment

  • Proactively investigate regulatory updates from ESMA and the FCA and escalate impacts where required

  • Support regulatory reporting requirements by working with relevant teams to provide accurate reference data and respond to queries

  • Collaborate effectively across products, teams and business areas to deliver robust operational services and change initiatives

  • Partner with Project Managers, IT and Trading teams on system enhancements, UAT and process improvements

  • Assist with the resolution of technical and production issues/incidents, ensuring timely escalation where appropriate

  • Investigate process failures and implement corrective actions

  • Participate in internal projects focused on process improvement and/or industry/regulatory change

  • Identify opportunities to improve controls, efficiency and quality within operational processes

  • Perform quality control checks as required and support the maintenance of strong operational standards

  • Train other members of staff, support junior colleagues and deputise for the Assistant Manager where required

Working Model & Shifts

  • Hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days WFH).

  • UK shift coverage within 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM UK time (no night shifts).

  • Role follows the UK holiday calendar.

Key Behaviours

Integrity

  • Has the sustained drive and energy to deliver support service to time and quality; and

  • Willingly puts in the effort to ensure activities are completed on time and to the required standard.

Partnership

  • Puts structured approaches in place to support delivery (e.g. schedules of work, progress tracking);

  • Builds effective working relationships across teams and stakeholders; and

  • Seeks input and collaboration from colleagues and clients.

Innovation

  • Open to and willingly adopts new processes, approaches and ways of working.

Excellence

  • Oral and written communications are tailored to the audience's needs;

  • Pro-active and demonstrates initiative;

  • Prioritises activities according to business and operational need;

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability;

  • Analyses issues to identify the most appropriate solutions; and

  • Utilises available tools and resources to investigate and resolve problems.

Candidate Profile / Key Skills

  • Minimum experience of 2 years

  • Accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines whilst under pressure

  • Experience in a professional and client-focused environment where detailed processes must be followed

  • Strong understanding of capital markets and equities trading environments

  • Good awareness of regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA, ESMA)

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Must be a confident team player with good interpersonal skills and a ‘can do’ attitude

  • Recent experience in a similar operational or technical client service role supporting financial clients

  • A moderate understanding of corporate actions events would be advantageous

  • Additional technical skills with the ability to learn quickly would be an advantage in the following areas - PowerBI, electronic trading systems, market data familiarity, ITSM tools, Excel, Salesforce

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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