Data Governance - Technical Specialist

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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, handle risk and build jobs. It’s how we have 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, Perfection 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 substantial careers.

Role profile: This role is critical for effective execution and delivery of data governance programme named Data Trust within LSEG. A  Senior Data Scientist in  Data Governance Execution Team  is responsible for ensuring execution of the Data Lineage activities can be automated end to end using NLP and other techniques and make the process balanced while adopting to the changing environment and technology. They work closely with the Key internal stakeholders and with architects of DBORs and with tooling development teams to be able to optimally architect Governance process and automate for sustainability.

ROLE SUMMARY: As a Senior Data Engineer within the Data Governance Execution team, you will collaborate closely with the wider Data Trust team and key divisional stakeholders to develop required algorithms overall data governance process and deliver data trust objectives. You will be responsible for capturing requirements, delivering automation working with wider team and stakeholders to create a balanced tech environment for D&A datasets. This person will own the back-end architecture of our Snowflake environment , contribute to data lineage modelling using Solidatus , and collaborate cross-functionally to support our enterprise data platform and analytics initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the Data Trust Snowflake data warehouse design, architecture, and optimization. Design and maintain data models using Solidatus for lineage and governance tracking. Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to extract, transform, and load large volumes of data from systems like Workday, Jira, and other enterprise sources. Work closely with stakeholders to understand data requirements and support their analytics needs via Power BI, Power Apps, and other Microsoft tools. Write efficient and maintainable code using Python for data processing and automation. Contribute to data quality, governance, and metadata management processes. Operate within and contribute to a cloud-native environment, preferably with Azure or AWS.

Required Skills and Experience 5+ years of overall experience in data engineering or software engineering roles. 2–4 years of hands-on Snowflake experience (including performance tuning, security, roles & access controls). Proficiency with SQL, Python, and data integration techniques. Experience working with Solidatus or other data lineage/data governance tools. Familiarity with Workday, Jira, Power BI, and Power Apps. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS). Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications Exposure to data cataloguing, metadata management, or compliance reporting. Experience in Agile methodologies and working with cross-functional teams. Certifications in Snowflake, Azure, AWS, or Microsoft Power Platform are a plus.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Familiarity with data security and privacy concerns

Career Stage: Senior Associate London 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.

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.

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.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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