CSD Specialist

London Stock Exchange Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group is seeking an experienced Director-level SME to shape the Digital Securities Depository from the ground up, focusing on Bonds and UK gilts lifecycle at the core of the design.

You will collaborate across product, technology and legal teams to translate traditional CSD services into digital equivalents while maintaining regulatory and market continuity, and you will influence the roadmap through stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience as subject matter expert for Central Securities Depository (CSD) environments.
• Deep knowledge of Bonds and UK gilts lifecycle and related market practices.
• Ability to engage with regulators and influence product direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME on Bonds and UK gilts lifecycle to inform DSD design.
• Collaborate with product, technology and legal teams to map CSD services to digital equivalents.
• Define target operating model for the DSD, including roles and post-trade workflows.
• Engage with ecosystem stakeholders to validate assumptions and refine the roadmap.

Skills

Bonds lifecycle

UK gilts

Regulatory engagement

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 commitment 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. Its 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 70 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 culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence 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 70 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.

CSD SME Role profile:

An experienced individual with deep knowledge and proven expertise working within or closely with a Central Securities Depository (CSD). The successful candidate will provide critical subject matter expertise on Bonds and UK Gilts lifecycle to inform the design and development of a Digital Securities Depository (DSD). In this role, the individual will contribute domain expertise to support product design, regulatory engagement, and market outreach, helping ensure the DSD is aligned with market expectations, regulatory frameworks, and operational realities. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the UK's financial market infrastructure from the ground up - without requiring prior experience in digital assets or blockchain.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on the full lifecycle of Bonds and UK gilts (issuance, settlement, custody, corporate actions) to inform the design of a fit-for-purpose Digital Securities Depository.
• Work closely with internal product, technology, and legal teams to translate traditional CSD services into digital equivalents while ensuring regulatory, operational, and market continuity.
• Collaborate on the definition of the target operating model for the DSD, including participant roles, post-trade workflows, and asset servicing processes.
• Support in discussions with key stakeholders in the ecosystem to validate assumptions and refine the solution and product roadmap.

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.

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) 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 culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. Our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions have a combined power that provides a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services to help our customers pursue their ambitions.

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