Senior Associate, LSE Research & Analytics, Primary Markets

Location: Greater London

** Division:
** LSEG Markets
** Team:
** LSE Research & Analytics, Primary Markets
** Hybrid Workstyle:
** Blended (3 days a week in office)
This role will sit within the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Turquoise Research & Analytics team and will have a focus on Primary Markets.

The LSE and Turquoise Research & Analytics team supports both the Primary Markets and Equities Trading divisions, including their business development, business management and product teams, as well as wider partners and customers who are utilising data related to primary market activities and secondary market trading.

As part of the LSEG Markets division, the Global Primary Markets team spearheads origination of capital across the debt, equity and funds asset classes, helping companies to grow and scale.

The role requires analysis & understanding of primary markets data to support business development activities and promote the London Stock Exchange as the venue of choice for our clients and partners.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Analysis of global capital markets, with specific emphasis on deals data (for example IPOs), equity performance, liquidity, valuations, and shareholder analysis
* Compile pitch materials and analytics for Business Development managers to use in attracting new equity, fixed income, and investment fund listings to the London Stock Exchange
* Draft briefing notes on companies, markets, and investment themes for senior executives across LSEG
* Apply and analyse data from multiple sources (e.g. Refinitiv Workspace, Lipper, Bloomberg, Dealogic), in order to provide high quality support, including crafting proactive insightful analysis for our customers and partners
* Develop the London Stock Exchange’s position as a thought leader through the publication of research notes and blogs on our Issuer Services SPARK platform and lead research projects to enhance our understanding of primary markets in London and other key regions
* Efficiently build and run reports derived from sophisticated datasets to advance the Primary Markets and Equities Trading team’s core business objectives
* Complete analysis for product and policy initiatives to continue to enhance the competitiveness of UK capital markets
* Collaborate with other teams across Digital Securities Markets, in London and Colombo, reflecting our core LSEG values
** Candidates with the following background are preferred:
*** Previous work experience (2 years+) in financial services, corporate finance, equity research, or deal advisory
* Excellent knowledge of MS Office products with sophisticated Excel and PowerPoint usage
* Knowledge of primary and secondary capital markets data. Exposure to equity or fixed income markets is helpful
* Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Finance or related fields
* Excellent numerical ability, experience in analysis of data and reports
* The ability to adapt to unexpected changes and work independently with excellent time management and effective task prioritisation
* A confident communicator, able to interact with contacts at all levels both internally and externally
* Demonstratable ability to prepare high quality presentation materials that are well structured, persuasive and concise
* Committed to high standards of excellence with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* An interest in financial markets is critical
* Candidates who are following or have completed CFA or CISI have an added advantage
** Key Behaviours/Values**
* ** Integrity**:
We stand by our principles and deliver on our promises. We earn trust by acting responsibly.
* ** Partnership**:
Our open model is integral to how we do business! We forge long-term relationships; we work together to solve evolving needs and deliver strategic outcomes.
* ** Excellence**:
Our breadth of capabilities sets us apart, globally! We achieve industry leading outcomes by combining unique, diverse perspectives and knowledge across markets.
* ** Change**:
We embrace change! We combine human ingenuity, technology, risk management, and insight to create the products and services that lead and shape the industry.
** Career Stage:
** Senior Associate
** London Stock Exchange Group…