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About Us

At LSEG, we are more than a global financial markets infrastructure and data business-we are open-access partners committed to excellence. With over three hundred years of heritage and a presence in more than sixty countries, we help economies to fund innovation and create jobs. Headquartered in the UK, we employ 25,000 people globally.

FTSE Russell International (FIL), a flagship brand within LSEG, publishes over one million benchmarks daily, including the renowned FTSE 100 and Russell 2000 indices. As a regulated Benchmark Administrator in UK and EU, we operate under stringent standards for transparency, data quality, and governance.

FTSE EU SAS, (FTSE EU) is a fully owned subsidiary of FIL. Established on 18 June 2025 as an entity for the purpose of undertaking authorised benchmark administration activities aligning with the requirements of the EU Benchmark Regulation (EU BMR). FTSE EU SAS was authorised as a benchmark administrator by the French AMF on 20 November 2025.

Our People

People are the heartbeat of our success. Our values- Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change-guide how we work and grow together. We champion diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives and careers flourish.

At LSEG, personal growth is not confined to a ladder-it is a journey. With global reach and a culture of opportunity, we offer enriching paths for development, learning, and impact.

Purpose of the role

As a senior manager within the FTSE Compliance Team, you will focus on the EU compliance program and monitoring plan in close partnership with the business. You will perform regular and ad hoc regulatory reporting, provide constructive challenge and regulatory advice ensuring FTSE EU adherence to EU regulations. You will represent FTSE EU Compliance to ESMA and to internal governance committees. Together with business and risk functions you will be part of risk assessments, provide expert knowledge of regulations mainly BMR and ESMA guidance for Benchmark Administrators. You will support the Head of Compliance in building relationships both internally and with regulators. As our business is global, your responsibilities will extend outside the EU.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the provision of compliance program to support FTSE EU and FIL business in managing its compliance risk, this includes providing compliance advice, monitoring adherence to regulatory obligations and internal policies.
• Leading ongoing relationships with ESMA, including regular and ad hoc regulatory reporting, notifications, and responses to regulatory enquiries.
• Support FTSE EU CEO, Directors and represent FTSE EU Compliance in both business and governance committees including Risk and Oversight Committees.
• Provide constructive challenge and oversee activity undertaken by the business to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, frameworks, and policies.
• Support the delivery of compliance risk assessments, risk appetite statements, policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory obligations.
• Develop expert knowledge and expertise to become the SME for regulations in respect of benchmark and indices and stay ahead of the impact of the latest regulatory developments in that area, effectively acting as a business partner.
• Support the Head of Compliance FTSE in developing relationships with internal and external interested parties, globally and regionally, including as the primary communications channel between the regulated businesses and their regulators.

What you will bring

• Experience in benchmark administration, risk, or compliance functions.
• Practical knowledge of benchmark and indices regulation (BMR, IOSCO) or similar regulations.
• Experience in regulatory reporting to ESMA, AMF or other EU authorities.
• Experience in engaging with regulators, issue escalation, and regular or ad-hoc regulatory requests.
• Experience in Enterprise Risk Management or Data Risk Management Experience
• Excellent communication skills required, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships at all levels and excellent stakeholder management.
• Ability to make its own opinions and stand by them.
• Working as a team in a diverse environment.

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you.

LSEG Purpose and Values

Our purpose is driving financial stability, helping economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Underpinning our purpose, our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change set the standard for everything we do, every day. They guide the way we interact with each other, the partners we work with and our customers. Delivering on our purpose and living up to our values is a responsibility that we all share. To achieve our ambitions through a strong culture, People Leaders need to role model our Values and create the culture for everyone at LSEG to be at their best.

Career Stage:
Manager

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.

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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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