Senior Associate, Speechwriting and Research

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 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.
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 65 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:
This role sits within Corporate Affairs and Marketing (CAM), focused on speechwriting and executive communications for senior leaders, primarily the Group CEO.
You will report to the Head of Executive Communications and Content and sit within that team. You will work closely with senior leaders across the business, the Group CEO Office, and senior colleagues across communications, marketing, digital and regulatory strategy and government relations.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Act as a trusted partner to the Group CEO and CEO Office, crafting high-quality speeches, briefing materials, communications and content for external engagements and strategic moments.
Identify proactive thought leadership and speaking opportunities, positioning the Group CEO as an authority on the sector, industry and LSEG’s external environment.
Help shape and evolve the Group narrative and positioning across priority themes, ensuring consistency and impact across channels.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Develop high-quality briefing materials, speeches and other executive communications content for the Group CEO and other senior leaders where required.
Working with the Office of the CEO, operate cross functionally across C&M to triage and prioritise all inbound speaker/external engagement requests for the Group CEO
Working cross functionally across Corporate Affairs & Marketing, support the development and execution of the Group CEO’s proactive speaker engagement programme
Help identify organic speaking and thought leadership opportunities for the Group CEO, and other executives where required
Collaborate with content and social teams to amplify Group CEO and executive content
Help shape and evolve the Group narrative and positioning on strategic themes.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Ability to work closely with and influence senior leaders.
Strong written and research skills, with demonstrable experience working in complex environments and on competing deadlines.
Ability to build and leverage a strong personal network in complex organisations.
Strong understanding of – and keen interest in – the evolving political, macro-economic and regulatory landscape internationally.
Basic understanding of financial markets, the tech and AI industries, and listed businesses.
Experience working on multi-disciplinary executive communications programmes – with experience of media relations, paid and organic social, video, policy campaigning and government relations – is desirable but not essential.
Speechwriting experience is desirable but not essential. Similarly, experience in client-servicing roles and sectors is desirable but not essential.
Proactive mindset, results-driven, and enjoys working in complex and fast-paced environments.