Senior Associate, Speechwriting and Research

The Senior Associate reports directly to the Director of Speechwriting and Research. This is a cross-cutting, strategic and high-profile role within LSEG that works across all divisions, partnering with leaders at every level of the organisation. The Speechwriting and Research team is a small, dynamic group which serves as a centre of excellence, providing trusted advice on executive communications and thought leadership. The Senior Associate role is an opportunity to work at the heart of LSEG, gaining an incredible understanding of a global, innovative organisation.

The role will work directly with the Group CEO and other C-suite leaders to craft and prepare speeches, remarks and briefing documents for a range of speaking engagements, from high-profile international platforms to colleague town halls. Collaboration is key -- this role works closely with colleagues in C-suite offices, internal and external communications, government relations, and across LSEG to ensure the best of the business is reflected in our products.

The successful candidate will have excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills, with an inherent understanding of rhetoric, voice and tone. They will demonstrate the ability to work successfully at pace, manage parallel projects and deliver high-quality materials with a forensic eye for detail. They will need to be comfortable engaging senior team members with integrity and managing feedback. They will be interested in evolving trends in finance, macroeconomics, geopolitics and technology.

Role Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Director of Speechwriting and Research to generate ideas, shape arguments and craft language for the Group CEO and C-Suite.

• Support the delivery of high-quality speeches, remarks, talking points, op-eds and other written materials, in line with LSEG’s thought leadership objectives.

• Alongside the Manager, Speechwriting and Research, provide research support. Craft background memos that analyse and forecast key trends across the regulatory landscape, financial markets and technology.

• Work with the social media team to craft digital content in the Group CEO’s voice.

• Provide logistical support for media interviews, internal events and public appearances.

Experience required:

Demonstrated passion for writing, editing and storytelling. Degree and/or interest in finance, economics, political science or international relations.

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

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

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.

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