Job Description

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The Business Metadata Team at LSEG is a hybrid function that sits at the intersection of data governance and metadata management. We are responsible for ensuring that metadata--the data about data--is accurately captured, curated, and applied to drive our data platform, support regulatory compliance, and enable business growth. Our work underpins the LSEG-Microsoft partnership and supports internal and external customers across the enterprise.
Role Summary
As a Metadata Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality metadata that powers our data catalogue, automates our data platform, and enables effective data governance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure metadata is collected, modelled, and published to support strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, and customer needs. You will be expected to bring strong analytical, technical, and communication skills to support metadata initiatives across multiple datasets and products.
Key Responsibilities
Metadata Management & Strategy

• Collect, curate, and publish metadata to support the data platform and catalogue strategy.
• Ensure metadata quality, consistency, and compliance with governance standards.
• Support metadata modelling using open standards like DCAT and ODRL.

• Collaboration & Customer Engagement

• Partner with product owners, data governance office, technology architects, and data managers.
• Work with external customers and internal teams to understand metadata requirements.
• Educate customers on the value and usage of metadata.

• Governance & Compliance

• Implement data governance frameworks aligned with LSEG policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Maintain data lineage documentation and ensure metadata supports traceability and auditability.
• Collaborate with governance teams to enforce policies and stewardship roles.

• Tools & Automation

• Leverage metadata management tools and technologies to drive automation and efficiency.
• Find opportunities for process improvements and tool adoption.

• Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of metadata processes and standards.
• Develop and track performance metrics related to metadata quality and governance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
• 3-5 years of experience in metadata management, data governance, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of metadata concepts and data governance principles.
• Experience working with multiple datasets (e.g., indices, reference data, company data).
• Familiarity with LSEG products (e.g., Workspace, DataStream, DataScope, RDP).
• Technical proficiency in SQL, Excel, Macros, Power Query, Python or Power Apps.
• Excellent communication skills--able to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metadata modelling and open standards (DCAT, ODRL).
• Professional certifications in data governance or metadata management.
• Experience in the financial data domain.

Why Join Us
At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organisation is fundamental to the way we deliver on our promise of creating essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture is central to how we deliver our purpose - driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth - in everything we do.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 70 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 any mental health or physical disability needs.
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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.
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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