Director, Turquoise Europe

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.

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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 Summary:

Lead Turquoise Europe (Turquoise Global Holdings Europe, TGHE) to deliver sustainable growth, outstanding client outcomes, and uncompromising operational resilience and regulatory compliance across our pan‑European trading venue. The Director will work in close partnership with Equities Trading Leadership and the management of Turquoise (Turquoise Global Holdings Limited, TGHL) to define priorities and execute agreed plans, whilst acting as TGHE’s primary representative to regulators, clients, partners and an executive on the TGHE Board, and ensure TGHE operates to the highest standards of integrity and governance within LSEG.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Business Performance

• Execute TGHE’s multi‑year strategy across markets, products and technology, aligned to LSEG Markets priorities and Turquoise’s commercial objectives.
• Contribute to the setting and delivery revenue, volume and cost targets; drive disciplined capital allocation and operating expenses.
• Expand liquidity and client participation through partnership with Equities Trading colleagues on product innovation, market quality initiatives and strategic partnerships.

2) Regulatory, Risk & Governance

• Serve as Executive Director, on TGHE's board of directors, entrusted with management of the company alongside other Executive Director(s).
• Prepare high‑quality, timely Board materials and ensure effective governance across TGHE committees.
• Oversee risk management (market, operational, technology, conduct) and business continuity, maintaining strong second‑ and third‑line challenge.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable EU/Dutch frameworks and internal policies; maintain a robust compliance monitoring plan and internal controls, escalating issues promptly to Equities Trading Leadership and the Board.
• Serve as TGHE’s primary point of engagement with the Dutch regulators, ensuring proactive engagement and timely notifications/approvals related to directors/senior management changes and material business developments.

3) Clients, Market Structure & External Affairs

• Act as principal ambassador with clients, trading participants, venues, partners, policymakers and industry bodies in the EU for Turquoise; representing TGHE and the wider LSEG brand in the market with credibility and trust.
• Anticipate market‑structure shifts (e.g., liquidity, market data, best execution, transparency) and shape TGHE’s proactive response.

4) People, Culture & Inclusion

• Champion an inclusive cu