Deals Team Leader

The Deals team is a global leader in investment banking transaction data, providing industry-leading coverage of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), new issues, private equity funds, and infrastructure transactions. This role leads a team of 10–15 professionals responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and comprehensive content that supports customers across global financial markets. The position follows a blended (hybrid) work arrangement, offering flexibility while fostering collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the team, driving performance excellence and ensuring the achievement of business objectives, service standards, and key performance metrics.
• Champion operational excellence by leading, delivering, or supporting strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve data quality, and elevate the customer experience.
• Set clear goals and performance expectations, monitor progress, and provide coaching and development opportunities that enable team members to grow and succeed.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing, and engaged team culture by communicating a clear vision, recognizing contributions, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential.
• Collaborate effectively with local and global stakeholders, including Content Management and cross-functional partners, to deliver business priorities and drive organizational success.
• Lead and support change initiatives, promoting innovation and continuous improvement while embodying and reinforcing LSEG's values and behaviors.
• Develop future talent by supporting continuous learning, succession planning, and career development across the Deals, Private Equity, and Infrastructure content teams.
• Attract, recruit, and retain diverse talent, ensuring the team has the capabilities required to meet current and future business needs.
• Establish and promote best practices, encouraging knowledge sharing and consistency across Deals Content teams globally.
• Act as a trusted leader and role model, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a customer-centric mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and effectively managing people, performance, and operational priorities.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, finance processes, and relevant human resources policies and practices.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple demands in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, challenge existing processes constructively, and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience managing difficult conversations, resolving conflicts, and implementing corrective actions when required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Proven ability to inspire and implement change while fostering collaboration and engagement.
• Highly customer-focused, with a passion for delivering accurate, timely, and impactful content and services.
• Knowledge of Deals, Private Equity, Infrastructure, or broader financial markets content is an advantage.

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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.

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