Position:
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Junior Data Scientist
Company:
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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
Location:
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Bengaluru, India (Divyasree Technopolis)
Job type:
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Full-time
Job mode:
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On-site with flexible shift (12–9 PM) and on-call support as required
Job requisition id:
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R0102117
Years of experience:
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Not explicitly mentioned; 0-3 years as per JD
Company Description
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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a globally renowned organization leading the way in financial markets infrastructure and advanced data services.
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With a presence in over 70 countries and a diverse team of more than 25,000 professionals, the company plays a pivotal role in driving global financial stability and sustainable economic growth.
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Its mission is centered around enabling innovation, managing financial risk, and empowering economies to scale responsibly and efficiently.
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LSEG offers a wide range of services across financial data analytics, capital markets, and post-trade operations. It’s a trusted name for businesses looking to navigate complex market challenges and opportunities.
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The company promotes a strong culture of integrity, excellence, partnership, and adaptability. These values guide decision-making, customer engagement, and team collaboration.
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LSEG is committed to inclusion and belonging, celebrating diverse perspectives and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, innovate, and grow.
Profile Overview
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This role belongs to LSEG’s Analytics Centre of Excellence, which operates as a specialized team combining data science, Python development, and business insights.
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As a Junior Data Scientist, you’ll be a part of a mission-critical unit that contributes to strategic, data-driven decision-making across departments.
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Your work will span diverse responsibilities—ranging from developing ML models to collaborating with stakeholders and refining financial analytics tools.
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You will focus on crafting robust solutions using large-scale datasets, and your technical input will have a tangible impact on the company’s strategic priorities and customer offerings.
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The ideal candidate is one who can blend technical expertise with a practical understanding of financial instruments and analytics, while being comfortable working independently.
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The role allows flexibility in work based on your core strengths and interests—be it coding, data modeling, or stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Data Science and Modeling
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Develop and refine sophisticated machine learning models to support business decisions.
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Use statistical techniques and AI-driven approaches to unlock actionable insights from complex datasets.
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Collaborate on modeling initiatives, experimenting with algorithms to drive innovation in financial analytics.
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Apply data engineering and preprocessing techniques to ensure model readiness.
Python Development
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Build, maintain, and enhance Python-based applications aligned with business needs.
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Collaborate with other developers to ensure code quality, efficiency, and maintainability.
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Create scalable, modular code that integrates seamlessly with other data tools and platforms.
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Work on automation tasks that streamline data workflows and improve analytical delivery.
Requirement Analysis
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Partner with business teams to translate domain problems into data science solutions.
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Interpret and validate both quantitative and qualitative requirements for different projects.
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Assist in feasibility studies, contributing to technical assessments and realistic estimations.
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Ensure alignment of solutions with business strategies and measurable objectives.
Project and Process Contribution
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Play an active role in project planning, from design to execution and review.
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Identify opportunities for optimization and provide ideas to improve current systems and workflows.
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Take ownership of problem areas, proposing preventive measures and quick resolutions.
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Track and report progress, roadblocks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
Independence and Responsibility
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Handle project responsibilities autonomously with minimal supervision.
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Show ownership of work, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively in a dynamic environment.
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Embrace challenges that push the boundaries of your expertise, demonstrating accountability in high-impact tasks.
Communication and Collaboration
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Clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Work collaboratively across departments, building strong working relationships with analysts, developers, and product managers.
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Contribute to mentoring or guiding junior members when needed, fostering a spirit of learning and growth.
Shift and On-Call Flexibility
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Be open to working in a 12–9 PM shift to align with global teams and support requirements.
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Provide support during on-call situations, ensuring business continuity and timely troubleshooting.
Qualifications
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Proficiency in Python is essential, especially in developing maintainable, reusable scripts for analytics and system integration.
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Solid understanding of machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, regression, and classification techniques.
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Experience working with large-scale datasets, data wrangling tools, and frameworks like Pandas, NumPy, or Scikit-learn.
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Ability to work across the entire model lifecycle—from data ingestion and model building to validation and deployment.
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Familiarity with financial markets, investment strategies, and financial instruments such as derivatives, equities, and bonds.
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Strong grasp of mathematical foundations in quantitative finance, including pricing models and market behavior analysis.
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Skilled in gathering, validating, and analyzing business requirements to shape appropriate technical solutions.
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Excellent communication skills to explain models, outcomes, and recommendations to various stakeholders.
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Ability to thrive in a collaborative team setup and take on mentorship or leadership roles as needed.
Additional Info
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LSEG values inclusion and diversity, making it a priority to create equal opportunities for every team member, regardless of background.
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The company embraces flexibility, collaboration, and continuous learning—ensuring employees feel supported both professionally and personally.
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Benefits include healthcare coverage, retirement support, paid volunteering days, and wellness resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.
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Sustainability is a key part of LSEG’s vision. The company is actively driving change toward a greener, more equitable future through initiatives focused on net-zero transitions and inclusive economic growth.
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Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and are empowered to make meaningful contributions to LSEG’s evolving journey.
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As part of a dynamic global workforce, individuals are exposed to leading technologies, modern tools, and cutting-edge innovations across finance and analytics.
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The organization values transparency and provides platforms for open dialogue, feedback, and leadership engagement to ensure alignment and motivation.
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Ethical standards and integrity guide every business decision, and employees are expected to uphold these values in all interactions.
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