Location
London

Hours
The ISM team within PMAR operates between 8:00am and 6:00pm

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
A unique and exciting opportunity to join the Primary Market and AIM Regulation team (PMAR), a dynamic and impactful team working in a live market environment. PMAR sits within the wider Market Regulation team of LSE plc, the Recognised Investment Exchange. The team consists of experienced lawyers, accountants and regulators and reports to the Co-Head of Market Regulation. PMAR is responsible for the primary market regulation of all markets operated by LSE plc, including AIM and the International Securities Market (ISM). This includes determining the application of primary market rules to issuers, regulating and advising nominated advisers, developing rules and policy, investigating rule breaches, and providing regulatory input into LSE plc projects and market development initiatives.

This real-time operational role primarily focuses on providing advice and guidance on the application and interpretation of relevant rules and related enquiries, as well as providing regulatory challenge. The role is mainly focused on assessing the eligibility of issuers seeking admission to ISM, with scope to develop equity capital markets expertise given the wider remit of the team. Responsibilities include contributing to project, thematic and supervisory work.

Key responsibilities include assessing eligibility of new debt securities applications for admission to ISM, providing technical guidance on ISM rules to internal and external stakeholders, reviewing draft admission particulars for compliance, supervising and training junior colleagues, and contributing to team discussions on ISM regulatory matters. Day-to-day work involves considering issuers’ obligations under Admission & Disclosure Standards rules, undertaking thematic work, monitoring regulatory developments, advising on product development regulatory impact, providing secretariat support for the Admission Review Committee, supporting the Sustainability Offerings Committee, and conducting research into new issues or market trends.

Joining LSEG means working in a dynamic and exciting environment at the heart of global capital markets, as part of a collegiate and passionate team with deep expertise in market regulation. The role offers exposure to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and a hybrid working environment.

Experience
Extensive knowledge of primary market regulation and its application to debt and derivative securities, gained from working in a regulatory environment such as a statutory primary market regulator, capital markets law firm or corporate finance department of an authorised firm. Proven track record of technical expertise in disclosure requirements applicable to a debt prospectus. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines. Ability to make sound judgements in a pressured, real-time environment.

About you
Clear, precise oral and written communication skills tailored to diverse audiences. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Openness to adopting new processes and proactively seeking input. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to analyse issues and identify solutions. Ability to prioritise competing workloads, take ownership, and work independently. Proactive, demonstrates initiative and works effectively under pressure. Collaborative with project management skills and ability to manage conflict. Flexible and open to expanding knowledge across debt and other market offerings.

Qualifications
Good understanding of the UK Prospectus Regulation Rules relating to debt and derivative securities is desirable. Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Confidence in dealing with external stakeholders.