We are looking for Senior Associate Data Scientist to drive the development of financial markets surveillance algorithms, utilising Data Science techniques for a key group-wide project, incorporating several pillars of the London Stock Exchange Group. The candidate would work alongside senior data scientists, QAs, business architects, software architects, business analysts, devops across the group to assist in delivering this unique solution to internal and external clients.
Essential skill set
Programming languages
Python
OLAP tools (Spark)
SQL(any flavour)
Visualisation tools
Plotly/Dash
Version Control
BitBucket
Git
Atlassian tools
Jira
Confluence
IDE
(Familiarity with) PyCharm/any other popular IDE
AWS infrastructure
Amazon SageMaker
S3
Regulatory Knowledge
MiFID II
MAR
Degree specialism (or equivalent)
Computer Science
Statistics
Maths
Degree grade (or equivalent)
2:1 or above
Personality traits
Comfortable in dynamic/fast-paced environment
Good listener
Objective
Additional desirable skill set
Programming languages
Bash
Unix Shell
R
Any widely used OOP language
Tools
Jupyter Notebook
Visualisation tools
RShiny
Tableau
PowerBI
Market Data
Refinitiv (Workspaces, RDP, VBD, DSS, DSP)
Marketmap
Bloomberg
Market Data
Refinitiv (concept of Eikon GUI or Electron Datascope Select metadata characteristics)
DevOps
Control-M
Jenkins
AWS infrastructure
EC2
EMR
Lambda
Operating Systems
Linux
Regulatory Knowledge
MiFID I
FSMA 2000
FCA Handbook
UKLA DTR
Certificates (or equivalent)
AWS Cloud Practitioner
AWS Machine Learning
AWS Developer
AWS Data Analytics
IMC
CISI
CFA
BAT Score > 525
IOC
Degree specialism (or equivalent)
Economics
Econometrics
Engineering
Physics
Degree grade (or equivalent)
1st
Personality traits
Efficient
Clear & concise communicator
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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