About FTSE Russell
FTSE Russell is a leading global provider of financial services, specializing in the creation and management of indexes, data, and analytic solutions. A subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), FTSE Russell supports investors worldwide in making informed decisions across asset classes, investment strategies, and market segments.
Enterprise Architect – Location: London
The Opportunity
We are seeking a visionary Enterprise Architect to shape the future of our technology landscape. This pivotal role bridges business strategy with cutting‑edge technology, driving the architectural vision that powers the world’s most trusted financial benchmarks. You will design platforms that meet functional and non‑functional requirements, leading the AI transformation and championing the adoption of artificial intelligence to revolutionise how we design, govern, and evolve our systems.
What You’ll Do
Architecture Governance & AI‑Native Transformation
* Pioneer AI‑native governance by driving, leading, and implementing AI agents that automate architecture governance from initial assessments to permit‑to‑operate.
* Establish design authorities and lead AI‑assisted architecture reviews to ensure quality while accelerating delivery.
* Champion LSEG’s architecture standards across the organization, collaborating with engineering leads to define common patterns and best practices.
* Translate complex requirements into elegant, actionable solution designs that balance cost, security, scalability, testability, and maintainability.
* Lead with influence by engaging with executives, engineers, and product teams to ensure alignment with a strong focus on execution.
Technology & Architecture Strategy
* Shape the strategic technology vision that supports our ambition to be the world’s #1 benchmark and indices provider.
* Architect high‑performance infrastructure on AWS that enables rapid innovation and seamless delivery across all index types.
* Drive AI adoption and emerging technologies, ensuring we stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory requirements.
* Build the platform for innovation through a strong Engineering‑Research partnership, enabling data science to flourish.
Business & Product Partnership
* Partner with product, engineering, operations and other business leaders to align technology decisions with business goals and client needs.
* Be a trusted thought partner to Operations and Product, connecting dots across the organization to identify synergies and drive alignment.
* Bridge gaps between departments to create alignment toward common objectives.
Leadership & Change Management
* Engage, mentor, and inspire cross‑functional teams to drive technology transformation.
* Simplify complexity by distilling intricate challenges into clear, actionable deliverables that enable business‑wide innovation.
What You Bring
Technical Expertise
* Cloud architecture mastery: Proficiency in AWS cloud‑native architectures with strong understanding of reliable, secured, maintainable architectures and trade‑offs between cost, security, scalability, testability, and maintainability.
* Market data systems experience: Significant background in market data, portfolio/index management, or financial data analytics.
* Real‑time systems knowledge: Understanding of real‑time systems and/or cloud‑based real‑time methodologies.
* AI advocate: Hands‑on experience using AI technologies to disrupt current ways of working and achieve unprecedented levels of productivity.
Business Acumen
* Capital markets expertise: Strong knowledge of capital markets and financial instruments.
* Product‑technology balance: Good balance between engineering, operational, and financial product expertise.
Leadership & Communication
* Executive presence: Good communication skills with the ability to influence C‑level executives and collaborate across teams.
* Transformation track record: Proven success delivering large‑scale technology transformations that drive business growth and market leadership.
* Enterprise architecture experience: Proven success in leading enterprise architecture within financial services, related to indexing and/or market data analytics.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and modern cloud solutions.
* AWS Certified Architect certification is a nice to have.
* Strong knowledge of financial instruments.
* Experience with high‑performance computing and mission‑critical systems.
How We Work
Our engineers operate with a clear "why" — aligning to strategic outcomes while putting the customer at the center of every decision. We thrive on purpose, customer‑drive, technical courage, curiosity, growth, ownership, data‑driven decisions, deep focus, incremental delivery, and collaborative teamwork.
Why Join Us?
* Global brand with local impact across US, Europe, and Asia.
* Engineering‑first culture with agile, collaborative, tech‑driven environment.
* Cutting‑edge projects on mission‑critical systems.
* Career growth through global mentorship, upskilling programs, and internal mobility.
* Hybrid work model with good work‑life balance.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you are a forward‑thinking architect who thrives on complexity, champions innovation, and wants to shape the future of financial technology, we want to hear from you.
LSEG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Career Stage: Director
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