Director, Finance Risk and Controls

ABOUT US:

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 dedication 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 65 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.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, 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 encouraged to fulfil 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. As a global organisation spanning 65 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 meaningful careers.

Role profile:

We’re looking for a passionate Director, Finance Risk and Controls to join our Finance Risk and Controls team! You will be accountable in developing and maintaining controls framework ensuring that Finance effectively manages its risks whilst delivering its strategic objectives. You will champion a “risk first” mindset and cultivate a strong controls culture across Finance. You will also play a significant role in ensuring that LSEG complies with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g. UK Corporate Governance Code, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). As the Finance organisation goes through a multi-year transformation journey (Beacon Programme), you will play a key role in improving our controls landscape as a new ERP system is implemented.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Finance Risk and Controls and will be expected to lead a team of five to seven individuals. As one of the direct reports of the Head of Finance Risk and Controls, the individual will be expected to help set the direction of the Finance Risk and Controls’ team priorities and engagement performance.

The role is based out of our Paternoster Square office, and and we’d hope to see you at least three days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements that you feel could help to make this work better for you!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

The scope of the role will be focused on the following areas within Finance:

Record to Report and Plan to Perform process towers Non-Financial Reporting (e.g. Sustainability Reporting)  

• Lead a team of five to seven individuals in providing assurance to senior management that sufficient controls are appropriately designed and operated to mitigate risks
• Develop and maintain controls framework as part of new ERP system implementation.
• Lead in developing KPIs, KRIs to measure effectiveness of key controls
• Prepare and present in various committees or forums (.e.g. Quarterly Controls Committee, Quarterly Filing Assurance, Quarterly FLT Risk and Controls Review) and coordinate reporting and governance
• Promote “risk first” mindset and cultivate strong controls culture by providing training and role modelling of these behaviours
• Support the completion of all 2LoD compliance requirements (e.g. Annual Risk and Control Assessment, Corporate Certification)
• Key point of contact for 2LoD, 3LoD, external auditors and Cyber and Engineering team
• Deploy innovative technology, where possible, to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment, and review procedures
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to achieve desired outcome and effectively manage key internal/external stakeholder relationships extracting maximum value for LSEG.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Essential skills

• Professional qualification / membership of a professional body (e.g. CPA, ICAEW, ACCA)
• Deep understanding of COSO framework and prior experience within SOX environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• In depth knowledge of Record to Report and Plan to Perform processes, its key risks and best practice controls
• Strong knowledge of general IT controls and its impact to financial reporting
• Robust understanding of the “three lines” model and experience of driving meaningful partnerships across the three lines.
• Excellent understanding on the basics of enterprise risk management and its application into Finance
• Excellent track record as a compassionate, fair and empathic people leader
• Good working knowledge of Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion, ORMC are highly desirable.
• Prior experience on GRC tools (e.g. MetricStream, SAP GRC) will be preferred

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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.

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