The Analyst, Operational Support is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational readiness and resilience of DSM services through proactive monitoring, operational checks, incident identification and escalation, and effective stakeholder communication.

The role includes performing first-line operational checks across market, admissions, client and technical activities, including system connectivity and front-end services. The Analyst will support operational activities across start-of-day, intraday and end-of-day processes, as well as broader business-as-usual (BAU) activities.

The successful candidate will work in a highly operational and time-sensitive environment where accuracy, timely escalation, effective communication, sound judgement and adherence to established procedures and controls are critical.

This role operates across the following shift patterns, based on business and operational requirements:

• Start of Day (SOD): 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM (Sri Lanka time)
• Intraday: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Sri Lanka time)
• End of Day (EOD): 8:30 PM to 5:30 AM (Sri Lanka time), on an as-needed basis.

Candidates should be comfortable working across the applicable shift patterns based on business coverage requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Monitoring & Checks

• Perform scheduled operational and system-readiness checks across supported DSM services.
• Validate key applications, system connectivity, front-end tools and operational processes.
• Perform reference-data and operational checks across start-of-day, intraday and end-of-day processes, including checks associated with first-day trading.
• Monitor market transitions, trading sessions and operational processes throughout the day to identify potential issues or anomalies.
• Ensure identified issues are investigated and escalated through the appropriate support channels in a timely manner.

Incident Management & Escalation

• Identify operational, application, connectivity and technical issues and escalate them through the appropriate support channels.
• Support the management of technical incidents and functional queries through to resolution.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely communication with relevant stakeholders and customers throughout the incident lifecycle.
• Ensure potentially service-impacting incidents and requests are escalated promptly and appropriately.
• Follow established processes, procedures, RACIs, SLAs and escalation frameworks.
• Accurately record and maintain operational events, incidents and relevant updates using appropriate ITSM tools.

Operational Resilience & Market Readiness

• Support the operational readiness and resilience of critical market services.
• Proactively identify issues that could affect market or service readiness.
• Assess and communicate potential business, technical, operational and client impacts.
• Work effectively in a time-sensitive environment where critical activities must be completed accurately and within defined operational timelines.
• Support effective operational handovers and continuity of service across supported activities.

Continuous Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities to improve operational processes, controls and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives, including process optimisation, automation and tooling enhancements.
• Support the onboarding, automation and enhancement of operational checks and controls.
• Adopt new technologies, processes and ways of working as the Operational Support function evolves.
• Contribute ideas and recommendations that improve operational efficiency, resilience and control effectiveness.

Change & BAU Support

• Support BAU activities across DSM Operations as required.
• Assist with implementation and operational-readiness activities associated with new services, projects and changes.
• Participate in knowledge-transfer and cross-training activities and develop a strong understanding of supported systems, services and business processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date operational procedures, support documentation and knowledge materials.
• Support the transition of new or changed services into BAU operations where required.
  

Candidate Profile / Key Skills

Essential

• Relevant experience in incident management, operational support, technical support, financial services or a similarly controlled and time-sensitive environment.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet critical operational deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively within defined procedures, controls and escalation frameworks.
• Ability to learn new systems, technologies and internal applications quickly.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  

Technical Skills / Advantageous

Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Automation & RPA: Leapwork, UiPath and Microsoft Power Automate.
• Programming & Scripting: Python, JavaScript, HTML and JSON.
• Monitoring & Observability: Datadog and Control-M.
• DevOps & CI/CD: DXOne.
• Data, Querying & Reporting: Snowflake, SQL and Power BI.
• Cloud Technologies: AWS services, including Lambda, EC2 and S3.
• Low-Code Platforms: Microsoft Power Apps.
• IT Service & Work Management: ServiceNow, Jira, Agile/Sprint methodologies and project management practices.
• Knowledge of equities, securities and capital markets would be advantageous.

Key Behaviours

Integrity

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for outcomes.
• Delivers activities accurately, on time and to the required quality standards.
• Acts responsibly and follows established operational controls and procedures.

Partnership

• Works collaboratively across Operations, Technology and business teams.
• Builds effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proactively seeks appropriate information, expertise and input when required.

Change & Innovation

• Demonstrates openness to new processes, technologies, automation and different ways of working.
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational processes and controls.
• Embraces continuous learning and adapts effectively to changing business and operational requirements.

Excellence

• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately for the intended audience.
• Prioritises activities according to business and operational requirements.
• Applies structured analysis to investigate issues and identify appropriate solutions.
• Maintains high standards of accuracy, quality and attention to detail.

Career Stage:

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. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

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

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.