Lead Engineer, Quantitative Analytics Engineering

London Stock Exchange Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer in Quantitative Analytics Engineering to spearhead the development of innovative analytics product solutions. This role involves managing a dynamic team and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions. You will be at the forefront of transforming analytics through cloud-based technologies and API-first strategies, ensuring that the products align with the evolving needs of the financial markets. If you are passionate about leading technology initiatives and driving strategic direction, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Client-facing project experience

Leadership opportunities

Cutting-edge technology development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology or finance industry required.
• Strong technical background with leadership experience in Analytics development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality Analytics product solutions.
• Manage a team to design and deliver SaaS and PaaS solutions.
• Foster continuous improvement in internal processes.

Skills

Analytics software product development

API service-based product solutions

Cloud-based solutions

Fixed Income and Securitized products

Software design and architecture

Process automation

Linux

C++

C#

Python

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

People leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Azure

Job description

Lead Engineer, Quantitative Analytics Engineering

Apply locations: London, United Kingdom
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 5 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2024 (13 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R0097264

LSEG and Microsoft have entered an exciting strategic partnership for the development of next-generation data, analytics and cloud infrastructure solutions. Our customers’ needs are evolving and so are financial markets. This partnership will transform the way customers discover, analyze and trade securities around the world. It will also advance our cloud strategy and build the improved resilience, efficiency and agility that our customers need.

ROLE PROFILE: The Tech Lead, Quantitative Analytics Engineering role will manage a group of quantitative analytics application developers and consulting partnerships to design, build and deliver Analytics product solutions for a global client base of LSEG’s buy-side and sell-side clients.

ROLE SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be responsible for leading Quantitative Analytics application development and solutions delivery in alignment with Analytics Business, Research and Product teams for a growing Analytics business. Responsibilities include managing a team of developers and consulting partner teams to design, build and deliver Analytics product solutions including data, applications and application infrastructure solutions for the Analytics Engineering business in alignment with the strategic Analytics platform and Engineering vision.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Delivery of high-quality Analytics product solutions to clients, with a commercial focus in collaboration with Analytics Business, Product, Research and Sales teams.
• Lead the development and execution of strategic technology initiatives for Analytics Product.
• Support an API-FIRST Analytics business strategy to design and build SaaS and PaaS solutions.
• Extend and support a hybrid multi-cloud analytics platform and application infrastructure.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to the Quantitative Development community.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in both internal processes and practices.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong leadership and development experience with Analytics software product development.
• Experience leading/designing/delivering API service-based product solutions.
• Experience in leading/designing/delivering Cloud-based solutions for Analytics products.
• Domain expertise in Fixed Income and Securitized products and valuations.
• Significant expertise in software design, architecture, product domain, process automation.
• Experience in full product development cycle from inception to delivery.
• Strong technical background with degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Strong practical knowledge in Linux, C++, C#, or Python.
• ~10+ years of technology or finance industry experience.
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid people leadership experience.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

• Career growth, leading a commercially focused technology team.
• Client-facing financial applications design and development opportunity.
• Leadership opportunity to determine strategic technology direction for Analytics products.
• Cutting edge development on Microsoft Office & Azure platforms.

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to our success. 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.