Central Securities Depository (CSD) SME

Role profile:

An experienced individual with deep knowledge and proven expertise working within or closely with a Central Securities Depository (CSD). The successful candidate will provide critical subject matter expertise on Bonds and UK Gilts lifecycle to inform the design and development of a Digital Securities Depository (DSD).

In this role, the individual will contribute domain expertise to support product design, regulatory engagement, and market outreach, helping ensure the DSD is aligned with market expectations, regulatory frameworks, and operational realities. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the UK's financial market infrastructure from the ground up—without requiring prior experience in digital assets or blockchain.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on the full lifecycle of Bonds and UK gilts (issuance, settlement, custody, corporate actions) to inform the design of a fit-for-purpose Digital Securities Depository.
• Work closely with internal product, technology, and legal teams to translate traditional CSD services into digital equivalents while ensuring regulatory, operational, and market continuity.
• Collaborate on the definition of the target operating model for the DSD, including participant roles, post-trade workflows, and asset servicing processes.
• Support in discussions with key stakeholders in the ecosystem to validate assumptions and refine the solution and product roadmap.

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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