Director, Non-Financial Risk

The Group Risk team is responsible for establishing the framework for the management of risks across the Group. The function acts as a close advisor to businesses and is engaged in all key strategic initiatives. They should be seen as a strategic partner with deep relationships that proactively identifies, escalates and supports management of risks.

A global function requires individuals to support teams across geographical locations, cultures and capabilities. Bringing our strengths to bear and being open to opportunities that develop both ourselves and the Group.

The role requires close alignment and coordination with Group Risk colleagues in both central teams (Policy, Tooling, Cyber, Sustainability, TPRM) and Coverage (Data and Analytics, Markets, Post Trade and Operations).

Are you motivated by identifying emerging risks, strengthening controls and helping the business deliver its objectives with confidence

Role Purpose

The role leads the oversight and ongoing development of LSEG's Control Framework, including Material Controls. It is responsible for coordinating Material Control assessments and attestations, providing high-quality reporting and insight to Executive and Board governance forums, and supporting the continued development of the Group's control, issue management and risk event frameworks.

Key Accountabilities

The role holder will oversee the Group control framework and material control governance, ensuring effective monitoring, reporting and executive oversight. They will coordinate the annual material control assessment and attestation process with senior stakeholders, preparing clear papers, dashboards and insights for the Non-Financial Risk Committee, Executive Risk Committee, Audit Committee and Board-level discussions.

The role will support the Head of Non-Financial Risk in developing the Group Control, Risk Event and Issue Management Standards, working closely with GRC and Technology teams to improve tooling, workflows, data quality and reporting capability. The successful candidate will monitor control effectiveness, assurance outcomes, risk events and issues to identify themes, drive management action and promote consistent, accountable control management across the Group.

Skills And Experience

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in non-financial risk, controls and governance, with a good understanding of control frameworks, assurance, risk events and issue management. They will be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority and will have the analytical capability to interpret complex datasets and translate technical risk and control topics into clear management insight.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced PowerPoint and Word capability, and the ability to produce concise, Board-level materials. The individual should be able to operate independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment while promoting a strong risk culture and behaviours aligned to LSEG values.

Career Stage:

Director

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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