Portfolio 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, handle 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 accept diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage collaboration, 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 Summary:

The primary functions of this role are:

• Enhance risk models and policies, create recommendations, lead the development and implementation of projects.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and members.
• Ensure up-to-date understanding of legislation and compliance requirements and external standards.
• Implement applicable policies, procedures, controls and ensures adherence within own team.
• Manage the performance and development of Risk Analysts and/or Senior Analysts, where applicable.

What You'Ll Be Doing:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of EUR/GBP/USD investment strategies, ensuring optimal deployment of margin and default funds within approved limits and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Design and refine investment, liquidity, and hedging strategies in alignment with market conditions and risk appetite.
• Act as a senior contributor to first-line risk management, ensuring adherence to the Risk Governance Framework.
• Oversee and challenge risk identification and escalation processes related to cash and collateral portfolios.
• Drive enhancements in Front Office systems and processes, leading testing and implementation of efficiency solutions.
• Provide input into proposals for expanding the investment universe and eligible margin collateral.
• Lead incident and event management processes, ensuring timely resolution and robust documentation.
• Contribute to senior management and Board-level reporting, including commentary on market developments and investment performance.
• Collect and analyse data to ensure informed decisions.
• Act as deputy lead in default scenarios, supporting the liquidation of collateral and liquidity management.
• Collaborate with Risk and Treasury Operations to strengthen default management frameworks and counterparty risk mitigation.
• Perform advanced portfolio and liquidity analysis, identifying investment opportunities and risk exposures.
• Lead production of monthly performance packs, critical metrics, and trend analysis.
• Mentor junior team members in analytical problem-solving and market practices.
• Internal and External Representation
• Contribute to senior management and Board-level reporting, including commentary on market developments and investment performance.
• Collect and analyse data to ensure informed decisions.
• Act as deputy lead in default scenarios, supporting the liquidation of collateral and liquidity management.
• Collaborate with Risk and Treasury Operations to strengthen default management frameworks and counterparty risk mitigation.
• Perform advanced portfolio and liquidity analysis, identifying investment opportunities and risk exposures.
• Lead production of monthly performance packs, critical metrics, and trend analysis.
• Mentor junior team members in analytical problem-solving and market practices.
• Internal and External Representation

Default Management

Technical/Analytical

• Represent CaLM in regulatory discussions and external audits.
• Build and maintain relationships with investment counterparties, custodians, and ICSDs.
• Support onboarding and legal negotiation processes for new counterparties.
• Contribute to committee papers and Board reporting, including MI and governance documentation.

Project Management

• Lead medium-scale change initiatives, ensuring delivery within scope and budget.
• Partner with IT and Risk teams to evolve CaLM systems and cybersecurity resilience.
• Support implementation of new investment products and Front Office tools.

Experience And Skills

• Proven experience in risk, portfolio management and trading within a bank or asset manager.

• Amf Certification Required.

• Strong product knowledge in Fixed Income, Money Markets, and Repo.
• Advanced VBA and Python skills.
• Excellent communication and interested party management abilities.
• Experience with systems such as Calypso, Bloomberg, Tradeweb, FXALL, MTS.

What You'Ll Bring:

• 4+ years working in relevant portfolio management roles.
• Knowledge of industry processes, investment products and applications.
• Ability to work well within a team in multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French. Proficiency in English is a requirement.
• A questioning mentality and an ability to undertake a critical assessment of evidence.

What You’Ll Get In Return:

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Blended workstyle, meaning you will have the flexibility to be office based three days a week.

In LCH we will value individuality and enable employees to bring their true self to work so they can help us enrich our diverse workforce.

The successful candidate will focus on transversal projects and have a multifaceted role that requires a deep understanding of our core business and the ability to lead cross functional initiatives. The role will be based in Paris and could require some business trips to London.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, collaborate with cross functional Teams and play a crucial role in the business deliveries.

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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