Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Business Manager plays a key role in supporting the strategic, financial, operational and governance activities of the Primary Markets business. Working closely with the Primary Markets Leadership Team, the role ensures the effective execution of business priorities, robust performance management, financial oversight, risk management and operational excellence across the division. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, driving reporting, governance, planning and change initiatives while supporting the delivery of strategic objectives and ensuring effective organisational management.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Strategic Planning & Business Performance
Support the annual strategic planning process, including objective setting, KPI development and business planning. Monitor and report progress against strategic objectives, key initiatives and business performance metrics. Produce regular management information, dashboards and executive reporting for leadership, governance forums and Group stakeholders. Coordinate monthly business reviews and other performance management activities.
Financial Management
Support budget planning, forecasting and financial analysis activities across Primary Markets. Monitor operating expenditure and financial performance against agreed plans. Identify trends, risks and opportunities within financial results and propose remedial actions where required. Partner with Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting and forecasting.
Governance, Risk & Control
Maintain and enhance business policies, procedures and controls. Assist with operational risk management activities and support adherence to LSEG risk and control frameworks. Coordinate business continuity, operational resilience and related regulatory obligations.
Operational Management
Line Management of Business Management + Sales & Management Support team. Drive operational efficiency initiatives and continuous improvement activities across the business. Coordinate activities across Primary Markets teams to ensure effective prioritisation and delivery. Support resource planning, organisational management and workforce reporting. Maintain key operational reporting processes and business management tools.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with leadership teams and key stakeholders across Markets, Finance, Risk, Technology, HR and Group Functions. Influence decision making through data-driven analysis and recommendations. Support leadership meetings, town halls, strategy sessions and executive communications. Coach and guide junior colleagues and contribute to the development of the wider Business Management team.
Project & Change Delivery
Lead or support cross-functional projects and business initiatives. Prepare business cases, presentations, executive briefing materials and Board-level papers. Track programme execution and ensure delivery against agreed objectives and timelines. Support implementation of strategic and operational change programmes.

About London Stock Exchange Group
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 values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusion. We support sustainability across our global business and encourage colleagues to get involved in charitable activities through the LSEG Foundation. We offer a range of tailored benefits including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Experience
Significant experience in business management, strategy, operations, finance, governance or a related discipline. Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leadership teams. Demonstrable experience managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

About you
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful insight. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to influence decision making through data-driven analysis and recommendations.

Qualifications
Desirable: Experience within capital markets, financial services or exchange infrastructure. Knowledge of strategic planning, performance management and financial processes. Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA or equivalent).

Key Competencies
Strategic Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Financial and Data Analysis, Governance & Risk Management, Stakeholder Influence, Project Management, Change Leadership, Operational Excellence, Communication & Presentation Skills, Collaboration and Teamwork.