FX Market Surveillance Product Director

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ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG. OUR PEOPLE: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. Role profile: The FX Market Surveillance Product Director will be responsible for the end-to-end ownership, design, and evolution of FX trade surveillance across Spot, Forward, Swap, NDF, Options, and emerging FX-linked products. The role will entail defining, delivering, and continuously improving surveillance solutions that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk standards across our FX Trading Platforms. This role bridges business, compliance, and technology teams to design and implement robust monitoring tools and alerting that detect potential market abuse, misconduct, and anomalies in trading activity. Key Responsibilities Owns product strategy, design, and business and functional requirements for the FX market surveillance systems, ensuring alignment with relevant regulatory obligations and industry developments. Implements and helps define the vision and devising business plans for budgetary approval and product roadmaps, communicating their vision to different teams and senior leadership. Collaborates with senior Compliance, Risk, Technology, Business and Engineering teams to gather requirements, prioritise features and implement. Define key performance indicators for surveillance effectiveness and emerging trends. Present at relevant Board meetings and other governing forums. Works beyond own product line/business unit by developing knowledge and contributing to wider business product strategy, identifying opportunities for growth or efficiency. Qualifications and Experience Demonstrable experience designing, delivering, or governing trade surveillance for FX or closely related asset classes. Strong background in providing market abuse and misconduct surveillance alert requirements, including end‑to‑end logic definition. Proven knowledge of global market abuse regulatory typologies, especially in FX markets. Good knowledge of global regulatory requirements governing FX trading (e.g., MAR, MiFID II, FX Global Code). Experience operating in a regulated environment with direct exposure to regulatory exams, audits, or supervisory reviews. Familiarity with data analytics tools, SQL, and ideally machine learning concepts. Excellent communication skills. Previous FX trading experience desirable but not essential. Career Stage: Director London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: 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 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. Working 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. We 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. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. 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