Team Leader - Index Data & Projects

Bloomberg; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of index solutions seeks a Team Leader for Index Data & Projects in London. This managerial role involves overseeing a team dedicated to managing data for regulated benchmarks. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in the financial services sector and a proven track record in data management and leadership.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in financial services including exchanges or data providers.
• Knowledge of data management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team for data acquisition and quality control.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data processes.
• Drive projects to improve and migrate data sets.

Skills

Leadership

Data Management

Project Management

Team Management

Education

Experience in financial services

Tools

Python

Scripting tools

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Bloomberg

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Team Leader - Index Data & Projects

Location: London

Business Area: Data

Ref #: 10042211

Description & Requirements

Bloomberg runs on data. Our products are fueled by powerful information. We combine data and context to provide comprehensive insights for our clients, around the clock and worldwide. In Data, we are responsible for delivering this data, news, and analytics through innovative technology - quickly and accurately. We apply problem-solving skills to identify workflow efficiencies and implement technology solutions to enhance our systems, products, and processes, while providing customer support.

Our Team:

Bloomberg Index Services Ltd (BISL) is a leading global provider of index solutions, offering a broad suite of industry-flagship and bespoke indices across multiple asset classes, including Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Currency, Interest Rates, Multi-Asset Strategies, and Alternatives, as well as Thematics, Climate, and ESG, with full integration with the Bloomberg terminal.

As a Team Leader in Index Data and Projects, you will oversee a group of index analysts focusing on managing data for regulated benchmarks administered by BISL. You will work with varied data sets to contribute towards building a Golden Source repository of data for indices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team responsible for the daily production processes for data acquisition and quality control.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop data assessment frameworks, management best practices, and policies.
• Work with global teams to ensure BISL meets client needs.
• Drive projects to improve, cleanse, or migrate data sets.
• Create proposals for derived data sets and overlays according to BISL benchmark methodologies.
• Oversee data onboarding, quality assurance, and compliance with UK BMR regulation.
• Design and operate BI processes to monitor data health and coordinate with data providers.
• Demonstrate domain knowledge in systematic data analysis and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of leadership experience (projects, mentoring, etc.).
• Over 3 years of experience in financial services, including exchanges or data providers.
• Knowledge of data management principles and technologies.
• Effective team management skills.
• Project management experience.
• Experience handling large, complex data sets.
• Standards and policy development experience.
• Knowledge of databases and scripting tools.
• Understanding of indices and regulation.
• Ability to translate research into technical requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Programming knowledge (e.g., Python).
• Understanding of index production and operations.