Director, Quantitative & Defined Outcome Strategies

LSEG City Of London, England, United Kingdom

ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect. With extensive experience and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. LSEG supports financial stability and growth for communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted market infrastructure services – and an 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 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally.

We are looking for a Senior Index Structurer to join FTSE Russell and lead the development and management of quantitative investment strategies (QIS) and derivative-based strategies. This role requires deep expertise in systematic investment strategies, derivative pricing, and advanced risk management techniques. The successful candidate will be a visionary professional who can build and scale the business from the ground up, in partnership with team members and support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify market trends and opportunities to expand the product suite, focusing on QIS, derivatives and derivatives-based strategies.
• Drive innovation in index construction methodologies and the integration of derivative-based data and strategies.
• Develop Liquid Alternative Alpha strategies targeted at institutional and sophisticated wealth channels.
• Collaborate with IT to build an adapted front-to-back architecture, including back-testing, validation, calculation, and publication.
• Leverage external data to enhance performance and robustness of strategies.
• Engage in client-facing activities, sourcing and originating opportunities in partnership with the client coverage group across regions.
• Act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with clients to ensure strategies are designed to optimize performance while preserving integrity and representativeness.
• Present and discuss thematic strategies and new techniques with clients to meet market demands and client needs.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote quantitative and derivatives-based strategies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced or equivalent degree in finance, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in quantitative investment strategies, derivative-based strategy development, or related quantitative finance roles.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, systematic investment strategies, derivatives pricing, and advanced risk management techniques.
• Strong communication and client engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience in technology platform development and integration of third-party data sets.
• Experience leading product development in a quantitative investment strategy platform at an asset manager, index provider, or investment bank.

Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you are ready to advance your career 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 to drive financial stability, empower economies and enable customers to create sustainable growth. Our values are Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change, which guide our decisions and actions every day.

Working with us means joining a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries, while valuing individuality and diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected by law. We can accommodate religious practices and beliefs, mental health or disability needs where reasonable.

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