Senior Associate, Digital Assets - London, United Kingdom - LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The newly established Digital Assets team is responsible for defining LSEG's Digital Assets strategy, identifying cross-divisional alignments, and implementing the vision.

In addition, they identify and assess opportunities to accelerate LSEG's presence, including partnerships, and M&A, whilst also facilitating and supporting the operational cadence of Digital Assets as LSEG, as well as the development and assessment of commercial opportunities through to project approval and funding.

The team engages with customers and the broader Digital Assets ecosystem to ensure that strategies are customer-centric and focused on solving client problems.

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the team and support in the development and evolution of LSEG's Group Digital Assets strategy, as well as the ongoing tracking of performance against Digital Assets objectives and supporting initiatives.

The role will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Capital Markets, Post-Trade, and Data & Analytics business leadership, as well as relevant functions, including Technology, Strategy, and Sales to deliver innovative and outstanding products to our clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support with articulation of LSEG's Digital Assets strategy within the Group, with senior leadership, and externally
Review and refresh LSEG's Digital Assets strategy as appropriate based on changing market, customer, and competitor dynamics
Partner with the Division's business leaders and customers to define market opportunities, business strategies, and specific critical initiatives in support of ExCo's strategic objectives in Digital Assets
Canvas the market for partnership and/ or investment opportunities in Digital; support with the management of the Digital inorganic growth pipeline, including search and selection, in collaboration with business leadership, Group M&A and Group Strategy to support the execution of the Digital strategy
Maintain close working relationships with Digital Assets SteerCo, Working Group, and business leaders on an ongoing basis to assess the delivery and efficiency of existing Digital Assets initiatives and develop new initiatives and approaches where vital
Depending on experience and skills, potential to own projects endtoend

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Ability to think critically and creatively, delivering high quality analysis with strong strategic and commercial understanding
Ability to develop commercial strategies in collaboration with businesses and other key collaborators in a dynamic, multinational environment
Excellent written, verbal interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with all levels, including senior leadership
Excellent at building and maintaining relationships with a wide network of internal and external collaborators, and the ability to influence at all levels across divisions and functions
Excellent documentation skills and the ability to create high quality materials to facilitate decision making at the business leadership level
Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred but not crucial

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2 years strategy consulting, investment banking or corporate strategy experience (Senior Analyst/ Senior Associate level)
Some exposure to Financial Services or Market Infrastructure space preferable, but not required

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities.

Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose - driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth - in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 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.

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 ap