Lead Data Scientist - London Stock Exchange Group

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Lead Data Scientist for the Demand and Capacity Management automation function. This role is pivotal in shaping our flag ship product capacity management software.

• Lead continuous governance efforts, driving the adoption and integration of standard methodologies for efficient technology resource utilization.
• Identify and address costly or unjustified infrastructure usage; collaborate with operations, engineering, and proposition teams to implement corrective actions.
• Ensure infrastructure requirements are embedded in all growth and transformation initiatives.
• Develop and enhance forecasting models and scenario planning tools to support the future-state hybrid operations of LSEG Technology.
• Partner with Technology Infrastructure, Cloud, and Finance teams to assess CapEx and OpEx for capacity solutions, chipping in to accurate budgeting and financial planning.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the vision and strategy for Product and Data Centre Capacity Management in close collaboration with senior technology collaborators.
• Lead governance and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize technology resource usage and integrate standard methodologies.
• Conduct proactive capacity trend analysis and host monthly forums with Application Service Owners to provide strategic recommendations.
  
  
  

Technical & Analytical Expertise:

• Perform advanced statistical analysis on large-scale time series data to support planning and forecasting.
• Leverage big data tools (e.g., Trino, Spark, AWS Athena) to build scalable models and insights.
• Design and maintain data pipelines and analytical workflows using Python.
• Create clear, actionable reports and visualizations to communicate insights to collaborators.
• Apply GitOps practices for version control and integrate with CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience delivering governance and control functions in sophisticated, dynamic technology environments.
• Solid grasp of application trending and forecasting.
• Certified in public and private cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with network technologies, vendors, and service providers.
  
  
  

Our Values

At the heart of our success is a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity. We believe in:

• Customer Focus: We put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering solutions that drive real business value.
• Collaboration: We thrive on partnership, valuing different perspectives and working together to achieve common goals.
• Innovation: We accept change and continuously seek new ways to improve, demonstrating technology to stay ahead.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver on our promises with visibility and responsibility.
• Inclusion & Respect: We foster a culture where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute.
  
  
  

Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of technology infrastructure and capacity planning.

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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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