People Data Architect (Senior Manager)

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 over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

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 over 60 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

As a key member of the People Data & Insights team, you'll lead on designing and evolving our workforce data model and Master Data Management (MDM) architecture. You'll be the product owner for pioneering cloud-based People data solutions, seamlessly integrating people-related data into a single, reliable source for fast insight generation. Your work will empower teams across the organisation to make smarter, faster decisions using robust reporting, analytics, and AI-powered intelligence.

Collaboration is at the core of this role. You'll partner closely with People Engineering, BI experts, and HR leaders to set a bold data strategy, optimise data flows, and drive best-in-class governance. With a sharp focus on ethics, privacy, and responsible AI, you'll champion policy and standards, ensuring our people data is secure, compliant, and future-ready. This is your opportunity to lead the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in a role that blends creativity, strategic vision, and technical mastery.

Why is this job important?

Empower our global workforce through data innovation. As People Data Architect, you'll have a direct impact on shaping data systems that drive innovation and empower business performance. Your work will turn our people data into a trusted foundation for strategic decisions. This role opens doors to continuous learning, global collaboration, and the chance to be at the forefront of data-driven HR excellence.

About the team

You’ll be part of the People Data & Insights team – a strategic, globally connected function that delivers personalised, data-driven insights to inform people strategy, enhance workforce capabilities, and support business performance. We combine people research, analytics, and technology to enable decision-making at scale, with a growing focus on AI-enabled solutions.

Our work spans cloud-based master data for real-time analytics, scalable dashboards embedded in the flow of work, listening at scale to understand colleague sentiment, and advanced analytics that guide programme and workforce decisions – all underpinned by a strong commitment to ethics, privacy, and responsible AI. As part of a distributed team, you’ll gain exposure to implementing a data governance transformation, international collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

What you’ll deliver

• Architect the Future of People Data: Take the lead in designing, implementing, and evolving our people data model architecture. You'll ensure all workforce data is seamlessly integrated into a single, reliable source of truth, directly empowering People teams and decision-makers.
• Pioneer Master Data Management: Own the design of master data management (MDM) architecture for people data. Collaborate with key partners to bring your vision to life, developing practical guidelines and standard methodologies that will drive organisational excellence.
• Lead Data Integration & Innovation: Develop and execute an ambitious roadmap for data collection and integration across the People Function, uniting diverse people-related data sources into a cohesive and robust system. Your work will be central to delivering a forward-thinking People Data & Insights strategy.
• Take Ownership: Serve as the product owner for our people data model and cloud-based solution. You’ll set priorities, deliver on the roadmap, unlock enhancements, and swiftly resolve challenges, working closely with stakeholders to continuously improve our workforce data ecosystem.
• Drive Collaborative Partnerships: Work at the heart of cross-functional teams, partnering with People, People Engineering, Finance, Operations and more to craft the strategic vision for people data architecture. Shape requirements, foster strong governance, and co-create high-impact data solutions for People Insights, workforce planning, and reporting.
• Steer Data Strategy & Governance: Be a key player in setting standards for people data assets, partnering with People Engineering to uphold robust governance and standards across our People data landscape.
• Explore & Innovate: Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring trends in data architecture, AI, and HR technology. Your expertise will guide the evaluation and adoption of new techniques and tools that will elevate our organisation’s data capabilities.
• Safeguard Security & Compliance: Take ownership of data privacy and security, ensuring all people data products align with regulations (such as GDPR) and our own rigorous standards.
• Champion Data Quality: Collaborate with the People Data Governance Senior Analyst and Master Data Management teams ensure high data quality standards within the cloud-based data solution.
• Lead Change & Inspire Communication: Use change management practices to drive successful adoption of data architecture projects. You’ll develop engaging training materials and keep senior leadership and stakeholders informed of progress, improvements, and performance metrics.

About you

• Demonstrated experience of delivering business impact by identifying and solving data problems.
• Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in data architecture or data modelling, with a specific focus on HR, workforce, or people data in complex organisational environments.
• Expertise in cloud-based data solutions and ETL processes relevant to HR and workforce analytics.
• Thorough understanding of HR data domains, data governance frameworks, and best practices for managing people data.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, translating HR and workforce business needs into technical requirements and solutions.
• Proficiency with data modelling tools and technologies (such as SQL, Python, and data visualisation platforms) commonly used for HR analytics.
• DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model) or equivalent certification desirable, demonstrating advanced proficiency in data management standards and practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Are you ready to make your mark and shape the data-driven future of our workforce? If you’re an experienced, innovative, and collaborative data leader, we want to hear from you.

Career Stage:

Manager

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.

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