Business Manager, Data & Related Services

Role Purpose

The Business Manager plays a key role in supporting the strategic, financial, operational and governance activities of the Data & Related Services (D&RS) business, which sits in the Markets division of LSEG. This new Senior Associate level position will report into the Commercial Director for D&RS, and will cover LSE Market Data, RNS, SEDOL, ISIN and LEI business lines.

The Business Manager plays a key role in supporting the strategic, financial, operational and governance activities of the Data & Related Services (D&RS) business, which sits in the Markets division of LSEG. This new Senior Associate level position will report into the Commercial Director for D&RS, and will cover LSE Market Data, RNS, SEDOL, ISIN and LEI business lines.

The successful candidate will work closely with the D&RS Leadership Team to ensure the effective execution of business priorities, robust performance management, financial oversight, risk management and operational excellence across the business. They will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, driving reporting, governance, planning and change initiatives while supporting the delivery of strategic objectives and ensuring effective organisational management.

• Support the annual strategic planning process, including objective setting, KPI development and business planning.
• Monitor and report progress against strategic objectives, key initiatives and business performance metrics.
• Produce regular management information, dashboards and executive reporting for leadership, governance forums and Group stakeholders.
• Coordinate monthly business reviews and other performance management activities.

• Support budget planning, forecasting and financial analysis activities across D&RS.
• Monitor operating expenditure and financial performance against agreed plans.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities within financial results and propose remedial actions where required.
• Partner with Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting and forecasting.

• Maintain and enhance business policies, procedures and controls.
• Assist with operational risk management activities and support adherence to LSEG risk and control frameworks.
• Coordinate business continuity, operational resilience and related regulatory obligations.

• Drive operational efficiency initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the business.
• Coordinate activities across D&RS teams to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery.
• Support resource planning, organisational management and workforce reporting.
• Maintain key operational reporting processes and business management tools.

• Build strong relationships with leadership teams and key stakeholders across Markets, Finance, Risk, Technology, HR and Group Functions.
• Influence decision making through data-driven analysis and recommendations.
• Support leadership meetings, town halls, strategy sessions and executive communications.

• Lead or support cross-functional projects and business initiatives.
• Prepare business cases, presentations, executive briefing materials and Board-level papers.
• Track programme execution and ensure delivery against agreed objectives and timelines.
• Support implementation of strategic and operational change programmes.

• Significant experience in business management, strategy, operations, finance, governance or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful insight.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

• Experience with in capital markets, financial services or exchange infrastructure.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, performance management and financial processes.

• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Financial and Data Analysis
• Governance & Risk Management
• Stakeholder Influence
• Project Management
• Change Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Collaboration and Teamwork

• Delivery of strategic planning and reporting activities to agreed timelines.
• Accuracy and…