Manager, Digital Asset Operations

London Stock Exchange Group

Manager, Digital Asset Operations

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 commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us.

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.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.

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 meaningful careers.

ROLE PROFILE:

DMI (Digital Markets Infrastructure) is an ambitious large-scale program focused on the tokenization of financial instruments as digital assets. We seek candidates with a curiosity about the financial markets and experience working on large projects.

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Manager to lead the operational setup and process optimization for our new digital assets platform. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a greenfield project, where you’ll design, implement, and refine workflows that support our innovative digital products.

The successful candidate will play a meaningful role in analysing, designing, and optimizing operational processes and workflows for the DMI program.

Key responsibilities of the role:
• Lead the design and implementation of operational workflows for a new digital assets platform, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance from the beginning.
• Develop and document end-to-end processes, including custody, settlement, compliance, and customer onboarding, tailored to digital assets.
• Establish robust controls and risk management frameworks specific to digital asset operations.
• Find opportunities for innovation within existing operations, integrating blockchain technology, smart contracts, and other emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes and systems.
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure all operational processes meet regulatory requirements, particularly around AML/KYC, digital asset custody, and data protection.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps.

Crucial experience and skills required:
• Proficiency in process mapping and modelling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, BPMN).
• Proven experience in an operational role in the fintech or financial services industry.
• Understanding of digital assets process, issuance, trade and settlement and custody.
• Understanding of blockchain technology and its application in an operational business environment.
• Strong intellectual ability and stakeholder management skills.
• Superb communication skills; able to articulate ideas to internal and external audiences across all levels of seniority.

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.

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