Job Description

The Business Need
The Index and Analytics (I&A) business within the London Stock Exchange Group features industry leading brands and products such as the FTSE global equity indexes and Russell US market indexes and FTSE Fixed Income indexes as well as alternatives asset class indexes in Real Estate and Infrastructure. We develop and market industry defining offerings with the likes of ICB and SEDOL, ESG, Green Revenue Data and other Sustainable investment tools. FTSE Russell boast the largest asset tracking our indexes with over 15T USD of AUM and the largest index provider globally by AUM. This role is to develop new business with buy side and sell side client segment in North Asia.

Role Purpose

Drives the sales of co-developed solutions to new targeted accounts in North Asia, with responsibility for the implementation and development of targeted sales campaigns resulting in new sales and revenue streams. Having the knowledge of their prospects\xe2\x80\x99 business, pressures and opportunities, bringing together the business expert knowledge of market requirements and the latest developments in area of specialism(s). Building business via promotion, education, and selling of FTSE Russell indices with existing and Greenfield site clients (clients including Asset managers, Banks, product issuers, etc).

Role Responsibilities

Drives sales of innovative, tailored, jointly conceived, integrated, or co-developed solutions to (a small number of) new targeted accounts with multiple applications (use cases); based on products / solutions available across the enterprise

Leads the acquisition of new business and holds responsibility for I&A in North Asia Sales Team

Acts as a go to expert on market requirements and the evolving technical architecture landscape (applies tech sales)

Brings awareness of client requirements back to the business to shape go-to-market plans and existing / new product development, develops and maintains internal and external relationships with key decision makers

Develops and maintains internal and external relationships with key decision makers or potential influencers including senior level executives

Introduces senior Data & Analytics (D&A) representatives to strategically important accounts at an appropriate time

Executes a long sales cycle (quarters) where each sale is expected to lead to a long term account relationship

Spends significant time on opportunity development activities and transitioning relationship activities to core teams.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience in sales / new business development within the financial services industry

Strong understanding of investment management process and ecosystem (Consultant, buy side, custodian etc) and across asset classes in the global financial markets (equity, fixed income, alternatives)

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Solutions-based selling experience

Degree or equivalent

Extensive experience of sales / new business development within the financial services industry.

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose \xe2\x80\x93 driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth \xe2\x80\x93 in everything we do.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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