Director - Risk Operations

Job Description

ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensiveexperience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. Its how weve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth ofcommunities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursuetheir ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEGs ticker symbol is LSEG. OUR PEOPLE: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and activelyseek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experiencefor our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisationspanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. Overview This role sits within LSEGs highly energetic and engaging Group Risk function. The function has been on a significant growth journey over the past 3 years with a focus on embedding of risk management across the firm. Based in London and reporting into theRisk COO (and acting as their main deputy), this is a key position driving a strategic joined-up approach to delivery and operations of the Risk function. Were looking for candidates with a strong delivery focus who can drive effective risk outcomes and deliver creative and pragmatic solutions. In return, we can offer a role that is exciting, varied and challenging with the opportunity to engage across all divisionsof LSEG. What youll be doing:

• Leading the development and implementation of cross-functional plans for delivery of Risks strategic objectives, enabling successful delivery and appropriate consideration of conflicting priorities.
• Leading setup, planning and delivery of the Risk Operating Committee, including providing support to ensure consistent and effective operation of the supporting delivery squads.
• Leading the delivery of key Risk processes and operations including, for example, planning for Board and Management Risk Committee governance.
• Driving and supporting key risk initiatives across the business, including the embedding of a robust risk culture.
• Overseeing the operation of key functional management processes, for example cost management.
• Identifying and delivering initiatives to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Risk function.
• Advocating and driving the Risk functions use of data and technology to achieve more effective outcomes.
• Acting as a deputy for the Risk COO, representing them and the broader Risk function with relevant committees, stakeholders and third parties.
• Providing risk oversight, input and senior stakeholder engagement to drive risk insights and proactive problem solving/shaping.
• Maintaining strong partnerships across all three lines of defence so that the risk framework has full endorsement from leadership and appropriately addresses their risk management needs.

Youll bring:

• Proven track record in a successful senior operational / strategic role, in a leading financial services or technology firm driving best in class practice.
• Strong transformation experience in a leadership role.
• Credibility and expertise to influence at the senior management level.
• Proven experience working in senior business and/or risk management roles, ideally at major global organisations.
• Demonstrable operating skills with the ability to roll up sleeves to deliver if required.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility, expertise and gravitas to influence at the senior management level.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide simple explanations of complex problems.
• Sound judgement with experience of balancing competing factors to deliver optimal outcomes.
• From a practical perspective, will be up to date data analysis and reporting, will be an expert in Microsoft suite etc
• Experience of working in execution of complex strategic agendas across a complex high growth business is considered highly desirable

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 partof 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 sustainableeconomic 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 inclusi