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We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses. The bar is high - bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at IG - the future gets built here.\nYour team:\nCompensation details will be shared by the recruiter during the first interview.\nIG’s Data function is a central capability serving both central and divisional business lines across the entire IG estate. 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