Data Scientist

We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist to join our dynamic Analytics Centre of Excellence team. This role combines Data Science, Python development, and business analysis to deliver actionable insights and solutions that drive strategic decisions. Knowledge and experience will be put into practice to Quantitative Engineering, financial instrument pricing, and analytics to shape the direction of our technology and tools, impacting both internal and external customers.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on Data Science projects, Python applications, and requirement analysis, based on your strengths and interests. Whether developing ML models, writing Python code, or collaborating with business partners, playing a key role in the successful delivery of projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Data Science: Own development of sophisticated data science and machine learning models, using large datasets to drive business decisions and data-driven strategies across the organization.
• Python Programming: Design, develop, and maintain Python-based software solutions that meet business needs, collaborating with team members to ensure seamless integration and optimization.
• Requirement Analysis: Work closely with cross-functional teams to validate requirements, analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, and contribute to the identification of short- and long-term solutions.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to process improvements, problem resolution workflows, and preventive measures, while actively participating in project planning and technical solution design.
• Project Transparency: Provide regular updates on project progress and challenges, ensuring transparency with leadership and adhering to disciplined development processes.
• Independent Work: Work autonomously with minimal guidance, demonstrating ownership of projects and accountability for your expertise and handling ambitious projects.
• Flexible Shift & On-Call Coverage: Available for a 12-9pm shift and on-call support as needed.

Skills & experience required:

• Strong Python Skills: Proficient in Python for software development, maintenance, and integration.
• Data Science Expertise: Extensive experience in machine learning, AI, and advanced analytics to design and implement data-driven solutions.
• Requirement Analysis: Strong ability to validate business requirements, ensuring alignment with technical solutions and providing realistic sizing.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of explaining complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Financial Analysis: Experience with financial markets and quantitative finance.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, with experience in mentoring junior developers.
• Quantitative Finance Knowledge: Good understanding of financial mathematics, including pricing financial instruments and modeling financial markets.

Desirable skills:

• Project Management: Experience managing project updates, particularly with Agile methodology.
• Refinitiv Tools: Familiarity with Refinitiv Eikon/Elektron/Workspace products.
• ESG Data Modeling: Experience in financial modeling, particularly with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data.

About lseg

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a global leader in financial markets infrastructure and data. We enable businesses and economies to fund innovation, manage risk, and create jobs. With operations in 70 countries, LSEG employs 25,000 people globally, fostering a culture of growth, opportunity, and innovation.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion drives our success. We provide a supportive environment where all employees have the opportunity to grow, develop, and fulfill their potential.

Commitment to inclusion

We embrace diversity and actively seek individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and the rapid development of solutions. LSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process.

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.

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 applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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