Manager, Data Transformation

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 extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities 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 pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s 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 actively seek 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 experience for 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 organisation spanning 65 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As the Manager for Data Transformation, you will guide the transformation of Content Operations through the design, implementation, and adoption of strategic technology capabilities. You will act as the bridge between business, operations, and technology teams to modernize processes, reduce operational complexity, and drive automation at scale.

In addition to defining the transformation strategy, product direction, and technology roadmap, you will lead and develop a team of Content Operations Transformation Leads responsible for the execution and delivery of content transformation activities. You will ensure operational excellence while driving continuous improvement, capability development, and adoption of new ways of working.

This role combines people leadership, product ownership, process transformation, stakeholder management, and technology strategy. Success in this role requires an individual who is comfortable operating in ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, leading teams through change, challenging legacy approaches, and delivering measurable business outcomes through technology and process innovation. Team size 7-15 people.

As both a strategic leader and an integral member of a highly talented team, you will shape how Content Operations evolves through the adoption of emerging technologies, accelerating automation, improving data quality, and delivering outcomes that directly support the LSEG Data & Analytics strategy. Success in this role will be measured not only by the transformation you lead, but by your ability to build team capability, empower others, and create a culture where people and technology together drive lasting business impact.

What You'll Be Accountable For

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for the execution of content transformation and operational delivery activities.
• Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations aligned to departmental and business goals.
• Build team capability through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing, ensuring skills remain aligned with evolving business and technology requirements.
• Create a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Manage resource planning, workload prioritisation, and capacity across the team to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Support career development, succession planning, and wider talent management activities.
• Drive adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working within the team and broader organisation.

Product Strategy & Ownership

• Help define the vision, roadmap, and priorities for content infrastructure capabilities.
• Translate business challenges into scalable technology solutions.
• Balance stakeholder requirements, business value, technical constraints, and operational impact when prioritising features and enhancements.
• Own business cases, product requirements, and release plans for capabilities under your remit.
• Provide strategic direction to the team, ensuring operational priorities remain aligned with the long-term product vision and transformation roadmap.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the team through organisational and technology change, ensuring successful adoption of new capabilities and processes.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement where team members actively identify and deliver efficiency opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and optimise operational processes.
• Lead technology-enabled transformation initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Develop migration and adoption strategies for replacing legacy tools and processes.
• Drive measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, resilience, and user experience.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Build strong relationships across Product, Technology, Operations, Data Strategy, Risk, and Governance teams.
• Gather, assess, and prioritise stakeholder feedback to inform product decisions.
• Influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Communicate complex technical and operational concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Performance & Governance

• Establish team performance metrics, service measures, and development objectives to ensure sustainable delivery and capability growth.
• Define KPIs and success measures to monitor product performance, adoption, stability, and business value.
• Ensure operational controls, governance, and quality standards are maintained.
• Use data and reporting to drive continuous improvement decisions and support risk management and regulatory compliance requirements where relevant.

What We're Looking For

You are an experienced leader who can build, motivate, and develop high-performing teams while driving technology-enabled transformation and operational excellence.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience leading, managing, and developing teams in an operational, transformation, product, or technology environment.
• Experience balancing strategic responsibilities with operational delivery through direct and indirect teams.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams through periods of significant business, process, or technology change.
• Proven experience working across business and technology functions.
• Experience defining product requirements, roadmaps, and business cases.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and influencing without direct authority.
• Experience establishing and reporting against KPIs and performance metrics.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Financial markets, data management, or content operations experience.
• Experience with workflow automation, AI-enabled solutions, or digital transformation programmes.
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL, or other technologies used for automation and analytics.
• Familiarity with AI agents, generative AI, and modern productivity platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 technologies and enterprise collaboration tools.
• Experience working in global, matrixed organisations.

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Compensation Information:

Benefits Information:

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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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