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FTSE Russell's indices underpin trillions of dollars of invested assets and play a critical role in investment management, product development and portfolio construction across global markets.\nThe role sits within the Index Research & Design team of Equities & Multi-Asset vertical, a global group responsible for the development, design, research and enhancement of index methodologies, analytics and investment solutions. The team works closely with Product, Engineering, Technology, Data Operations, Sales and key clients to deliver innovative index capabilities and analytical solutions. Team members contribute across research, product development, operational delivery and client engagement, supporting a broad range of equity and multi-asset initiatives.\nWe are seeking an experienced quantitative professional to join the team as a Manager, Quantitative Research & Development. 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Success in this position requires a \"do what it takes\" mindset, strong ownership, and the ability to rapidly reprioritise across competing demands while working with Research Analysts, Engineering, Technology, Data Operations, Product, Sales and clients.\nKey Responsibilities\n* Develop and maintain quantitative research, analytics and automation platforms.\n* Build AI-enabled workflows, tools and agents to improve research, operational efficiency and client support.\n* Support quantitative research initiatives, investment analytics and index methodology development across equity and multi-asset strategies.\n* Investigate and resolve complex data, analytics and operational issues while maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy.\n* Drive improvements in research infrastructure, development processes, CI/CD practices and cloud-based solutions.\n* Partner closely with Research, Engineering, Technology, Product, Data Operations and Sales teams to deliver business objectives.\n* Provide analytical support and respond to internal and external enquiries relating to data, methodologies, analytics and product capabilities.\n* Contribute across the full lifecycle of research and product development, from idea generation and data validation through implementation, deployment and client-facing delivery.\nCandidate Profile\nThe ideal candidate will have approx. 10 years of experience spanning quantitative research, quantitative development, investment analytics or related disciplines. They will possess strong Python and SQL skills, experience with CI/CD, cloud computing, AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, VS Code) and modern software engineering practices. A solid understanding of equity markets and quantitative investment techniques - including regression analysis, optimisation, factor investing and risk modelling - is essential. Experience with financial databases and platforms such as Worldscope, IBES, Lipper, Datastream and Refinitiv Workspace is highly desirable. Above all, we are looking for an agile, intellectually curious self-starter who can be productive from day one, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, manage multiple priorities simultaneously and thrive in an environment where the required skill set may change significantly from one day to the next.\nCareer Stage:\nManagerLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:\nJoin 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.\nLSEG 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.\nOur 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.\nWorking 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.\nWe 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. 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