As part of the FTSE Russell Policy Team, the Committee Secretary is a key member of the global FTSE Russell Committee Secretariat which plays a meaningful role in the maintenance, management and evolution of FTSE Russell’s suite of multi-asset indices. The focal point of the role involves creating and maintaining relationships with members of the FTSE Russell external advisory committees, comprising approximately 300 market practitioner committee members drawn from the asset management industry, asset owner community, academia and consultancy. As a core component of the FTSE Russell Governance Framework, the committees are consulted to ensure that indices incorporate the highest standards of index governance and remain fit for purpose. The Committee Secretary is responsible for maintaining an archive of meeting materials, setting advisory committee meeting agendas, writing up minutes and following up on actions.

Reporting to the Global Lead Secretary for the Committee Secretariat, within the Policy Team, the Committee Secretary contributes to ensuring good practice in the functioning of the Committee Secretariat, including:

· Leading on committee meeting arrangements, compiling meeting agendas, taking minutes at non-recorded meetings, writing up minutes and following up on committee actions with meticulous attention to detail;

· Supporting the Global Lead Secretary and colleagues in the region for engagement with individual market authorities and policy makers including central banks, stock exchanges, ministries of finance, and regulators, for equity and fixed income country classification purposes;

· To collaborate and support technical colleagues in the Policy Team to ensure that proposed ground rule enhancements are documented for approval at the appropriate advisory committees and onward to the FTSE Russell Index Governance Board;

· Supporting the internal and external governance frameworks through the maintenance of an up-to-date suite of committee-related procedures, policies, protocols and trackers, while maintaining a secure, backed-up archive of committee meeting-related content;

· Maintaining the committee member contact database for committee members, liaising with new members for their appointment and helping ensure that the advisory committees are appropriately represented.

Skills required to be successful in the role

Working Experience & Education

It is expected that with limited supervision the candidate will be able to deliver each of the key objectives of the role identified above. The candidate should be educated to degree level or an equivalent governance or financial qualification.

IT Skills

Technical Author / Writing skills

Microsoft Office

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.

A self-motivated, highly organised, responsible and enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail.

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

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.