Senior Manager - Trading - Emerging and Frontier Markets
Job Description
ABOUT US:
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our 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 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.
OUR PEOPLE:
People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.
We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Senior Manager / Director, Trading – Emerging & Frontier Markets is responsible for defining and delivering the Trading strategy across EFM, with a focus on proposition leadership, market development, and revenue growth. The role owns key Trading propositions including Auctions, Fixed Income Advanced Dealing, and FICC strategy, and acts as a senior advocate for the Trading business with clients, industry bodies, and regulators.
In addition, the role is accountable for product enablement, operational readiness, and governance approvals required for market launches, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks to achieve “right to operate” and successful go‑to‑market execution.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Lead the end‑to‑end Trading proposition across Emerging and Frontier Markets, from strategy definition, client validation and product delivery
- Own product enablement, readiness, and launch governance, including coordination of internal approvals, risk, compliance, and regulatory sign‑offs to ensure successful market entry and operational readiness
- Define and drive regional product, content, and feature roadmaps, aligned to client needs, market structure, regulatory considerations, and commercial objectives
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Product, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Sales) to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of Trading initiatives, including prioritisation and feature trade‑offs
- Leverage client feedback and market insight to increase adoption, retention, and recurring usage
- Support business planning, investment prioritisation, and partnership decisions, including build‑versus‑buy assessments
- Partner with Sales, Account Management and Customer Success Management teams to support client engagement, retention, and growth initiatives
- Provide clear, structured strategy updates and progress reporting to senior management and governance forums
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- EFM Trading market expertise, significant experience across financial markets +15 years (including FX, Fixed Income, and/or Commodities) and a strong understanding of Emerging and Frontier Market structures, regulation, infrastructure, and client behaviour, translating market insight into actionable commercial opportunity.
- Confirmed business builder, demonstrating success in driving market development and adoption across multi‑jurisdictional environments, while taking full ownership of outcomes and delivering measurable commercial impact
- Value proposition to end‑to‑end execution, ability to anticipate market trends, identify and prioritise opportunities, and define, validate, and deliver propositions from strategy and client engagement through to execution and commercialisation, generating sustainable long‑term value.
- Communication, ability to articulate clear, logical strategies and progress updates to senior leadership, influence alignment across team members, and represent the business with credibility and confidence.
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:
- Opportunity to shape product and market strategies across high‑growth Emerging and Frontier Markets
- Work within a high‑performing, cross‑collaborative teams, partnering across Product, Sales, Technology, and Operations
- Ability to contribute to and enable market communities, supporting market development and financial ecosystem growth
- Direct impact on product adoption, client outcomes, and revenue generation
Career Stage:
ManagerLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level 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 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.
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You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
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