Senior Market Analyst, Derivatives

Shape the future of financial markets

We're looking for a curious and analytical professional to join our Derivatives Valuation & Analytics team. In this role, you'll help deliver trusted valuation data and insights that support clients across global financial markets.

You'll work alongside colleagues in product, technology, quantitative research, and client services to solve complex challenges, improve processes, and develop innovative solutions. Whether you're building analytics, enhancing models, or supporting client needs, your work will help drive the quality and reliability of our products.

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds who can demonstrate strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for financial markets.

What you'll do

• Support the production and delivery of valuation and analytics services for a range of financial instruments.
• Help ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of pricing data and analytical outputs.
• Partner with colleagues across product, technology, and quantitative teams to improve processes and client outcomes.
• Gather, document, and communicate business requirements to support new products and enhancements.
• Provide analytical support for client requests and valuation-related enquiries.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of models, methodologies, and analytical tools.
• Use Python and other technologies to automate workflows and improve efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, controls, and the client experience.

Products and Markets

The team supports a broad range of financial products, including interest rate, foreign exchange, equity, credit and structured products.

Experience with any of the following is beneficial but not required:

• Interest Rate Swaps (IRS)
• Swaptions
• Foreign Exchange (FX) Options
• Equity Options
• Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
• Total Return Swaps (TRS)
• Inflation Swaps
• Structured and hybrid products

What you'll bring

Essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in financial markets and valuation concepts.
• Experience using Python or another programming language to analyze data or improve processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build effective working relationships.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.

Preferred

• Experience in quantitative analysis, research, valuation, risk, or financial markets.
• Knowledge of derivatives or capital markets products.
• Advanced study in Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

What makes this opportunity exciting

• Work on challenging problems that combine finance, technology, and data.
• Learn from experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.
• Contribute to products used by leading financial institutions around the world.
• Grow your technical, analytical, and market knowledge in a supportive environment.
• Be part of a collaborative team that values different perspectives and experiences.

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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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