Strategy Director at LSEG in London, England, United Kingdom

Strategy Director Location: London, United Kingdom About Corporate Strategy at LSEG The Corporate Strategy team partners with the CEO, CFO and Executive Committee (ExCo) of LSEG to shape the overall strategy of the Group. It helps to determine priorities for organic and inorganic growth across our portfolio, ensures business units and functions have strategies coherent with and advised by that of the Group, and leads strategic review and initiatives on cross-divisional and cross-functional themes. Joining the team, you will be right in the ‘nerve centre’ of LSEG as we build the future of finance, transforming how our customers interact with us, with each other and with markets – capitalising on the structural changes that are shaping financial markets and the global economy e.g. the demand for data, AI, and the electronification and digitalisation of trading. About this role We are seeking a successful and collaborative leader to join the team as a Strategy Director. This role takes accountability for our annual group-wide strategic reviews as well as leading projects on specific emerging themes. This is a high visibility role, requiring interaction with C-level executives and extensive collaboration with a broad range of leaders across the Group. This role will manage a team of Strategy specialists to define, communicate and support the delivery of Group and/or Divisional strategic plans, including on both an organic and inorganic basis. Key responsibilities ·Own strategy deliverables for our ExCo and Board that articulate our growth priorities and form a key part of our annual planning cycle! ·Help to set our corporate development agenda and contribute to M&A opportunity assessments. ·Lead strategic reviews on emerging questions for the Group, partnering with leaders across LSEG’s businesses and functions. ·Accountability for our annual group-wide strategic reviews ·Manage and champion development of a team of strategy professionals ·Cultivate and draw on relationships with external advisors and consultants Key skills and experience Thought partnership and problem-solving: ·Critical thinking and ability to solve complex problems in a structured manner ·Credibility as a thought partner based on a track record of success fully advising and constructively challenging business leaders. Corporate strategy development: ·Broad experience of conducting market and competitive landscape assessments, portfolio reviews and developing group and business unit strategies ·Ability to develop clear and pragmatic recommendations and plans ·Experience of M&A due diligence / transaction support a strong plus Communication: ·Excellent communications skills ·Experience of preparing executive briefing / Board materials ·Strong storytelling skills Stakeholder engagement and influencing: ·Ability to reach across an organization to bring the right expertise and diversity of perspectives together, adopting a range of operating models with different partners based on context and business need ·Ability to influence executives with insight and respect Leadership: ·Drive for excellence while leading with trust, openness, inclusivity and humility ·Ability to attract, develop and inspire diverse talent ·Experience of people management as well leading virtual, multi-disciplinary teams The ideal candidate is an experienced strategy professional with a strong track record of collaborating with senior executives to drive growth and change in a corporate setting. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; MBA preferred. For example, you might be a principal or senior engagement manager at a top-tier strategy consulting firm, or have extensive experience which includes a combination of strategy consulting, in-house corporate strategy or private equity roles. Expertise in one or more of the following areas preferred: financial market infrastructure, financial services data, AI, B2B data and analytics businesses, technology transformation, platform business models, big data and cloud. 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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