Head of Benchmark Administration

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom London Stock Exchange Group Full time
The Head of Benchmark Administration and Governance is a senior leadership position within FTSE Russell responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of Benchmark Administration and Governance for the business and ensuring compliance with UK Benchmark Regulation and IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks.
The role involves leading the teams responsible for regulatory compliance, governance and risk, controls and assurance, operational oversight (includes incident management) and data governance.
The successful candidate will work closely with 2nd line risk, compliance, legal, Benchmark and Index Management and the product line teams to ensure that our practices comply with the related regulations, internal and external policies, group risk framework and adhere to industry best practices.
The Head of Benchmark Administration and Governance plays a critical role in driving FTSE Russell's strategy and ensuring the regulatory compliance, integrity, accuracy, and operational robustness of our business.
Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for ensuring the business operates in accordance with, and in compliance of UK benchmark regulation and IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks Develop and implement a governance framework for the administration and governance function, aligning with regulatory requirements, internal and external policies and industry best practices.
Lead and manage the teams responsible for regulatory compliance, governance and risk, controls and assurance, operational oversight (including incident management) and data governance.
Work closely with LSEG risk, compliance and legal teams to develop and provide best in class governance and oversight.
Work closely with LSEG second line risk to embed the enterprise risk management framework (ERMF) into the business, owning the risk profile of FTSE Russell.
Develop KPIs to monitor and drive improvement in operational resilience and regulatory compliance.
Liaise with external stakeholders including clients, regulators, index users and industry associations.
Represent the organisations administration and governance function.
Key partner for Audit.
Work with stakeholders to address gaps found.
Conduct regular reviews and audits of processes to assess compliance and effectiveness of the benchmark governance framework.
Develop a training and mobility plan through the benchmark administration and governance function to create subject matter expertise, reduce key person risk and aim to be 'employer of choice' in the benchmark and index space.
Drive risk culture through the organisation to further support the enhancement of the risk and control environment.
Drives adherence and support to LSEG Group policies.
Experience Ideal candidate will have a 10+ years of experience working in benchmarks and indices, or related, organisations.
Proven experience in benchmark administration and governance with strong understanding of index methodologies and the associated regulation, such as IOSCO Principles and UK Benchmark Regulation.
Experience in embedding risk and control frameworks in large organisations.
Significant leadership and managerial experience with the ability to create and lead a high performing team that is globally distributed and resilient.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the credibility, expertise and gravitas to influence at the senior management level.
In depth knowledge of regulatory requirements related to Benchmark Administration.
Sound judgement with experience of balancing competing factors to deliver optimal outcomes.
Experience and good relationships with regulators in multiple jurisdictions.
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 part of 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 sustainable economic 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 inclusive economic opportunity.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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