Current Opportunity

Partner, Quantitative Consulting Services

Position Summary

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. It’s how we’ve 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.

This position is within Acadia’s Expert Service Division.  Acadia is wholly owned by LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and is part of its Post Trade division. Based on his/her established network and understanding of the consultancy business the Partner is responsible for the development of Acadia’s UK quantitative consulting business. This includes the acquisition of new clients, the development of cutting edge topics into client projects as well as the growth of the UK consultant team.

Role Responsibilities

  • Drive growth of Acadia’s London based Quantitative consulting business, in particular:

                  ∙ Establish new, lasting client relationships

                   ∙ Identify new business opportunities in current market trends and regulatory requirements

                     and turn them into viable client projects

                   ∙ Drive the growth of the UK consultant team

                   ∙ Collaborate with other LSEG quant teams to uncover untapped external growth
                     opportunities

  • Coach and develop Junior colleagues’ quantitative finance and client-facing consulting skills
  • Oversee multiple projects simultaneously
  • Develop a working knowledge of Acadia sponsored Open Risk Engine (ORE) and incorporate into own client offering
  • Contribute to Acadia’s marketing activities with e.g. publications, attending/speaking at industry conferences, support in the preparation of marketing documents etc.
  • Support colleagues in his/her area of expertise in projects and in pitches
  • Perform regular sales forecasting and planning

Experience and Qualifications Required

  • 12+ years of experience in Quantitative Finance and Consulting
  • A successful track record delivering complex client projects and developing client relationships
  • Ability and ambition to develop Acadia’s UK Quant Consulting business
  • Ability to lead and develop our international team of consultants
  • Strong Quantitative background with cross asset experience in: Front office valuation/pricing models, Counterparty Credit Risk, XVA, Market risk, Model Validation, Initial Margin modelling
  • Solid understanding of EU and UK regulations applicable to OTC derivatives, and associated model risk management and capital requirements
  • Working knowledge of C++ and Python
  • Ability to communicate to Senior/Top management
  • Strong project management and delivery capability
  • Ability to oversee multiple projects
  • Willingness to travel

At LSEG we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We breakdown barriers and encourage collaboration, 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 driven to reach 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.

LSEG are committed to supporting emotional, physical, financial and societal wellbeing. Our tailored benefits are a key part of this commitment and we offer colleagues a range of support from healthcare and retirement planning to paid volunteering days and consumer discounts.

We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please make your recruiter aware, we want to ensure you perform at your best.

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 purposeful careers.

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