1. Candidate BackgroundKey ResponsibilitiesKey Behaviours Sys Admin Administrator – Windows Infrastructure Service Stability Provide out of hours on call support on a regular basis (or as demand requires) for the Columbus environment Attend the Overnight Review Meeting to discuss alerts in the Columbus and Oasis Infrastructure platforms and Messaging platforms Respond to ITO/MOM alerts and escalate all significant problems to the Service Line lead Provide ongoing enhancements to morning checks to reduce live service issues and help understand trends Ensure server build frame work is thoroughly tested prior to general deployment System Security Identify patches and hot fixes that can be applied to MS Windows 2000 and 2003 servers and MS applications including SMS and MOM Review security policies to determine system adherence to the latest policies and practices. Include all relevant patches and hot fixes in the latest version of the server build frame work Provide support for Columbus maintenance activities Change Control Raise PFC (Permission for Change) records to allow sufficient time for planning, assessing and mitigating risk Escalate issues to team lead/highlight successful changes Ensure that all PFCs have been appropriately approved prior to execution and are compliant with security policies and practices. Ensure that any significant changes that may impact the Columbus platform are planned in advance. Managing relationships Demonstrates the knowledge and expertise in their field to have credibility with their peers Always follows up and delivers on action points agreed with clients/colleagues Educational and Commercial Experience: Previous experience with Windows server environments BSc Hons degree in computer science [preferred] Experienced with: MS Windows 2000 / 2003 Server Services Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Symantec AntiVirus Symantec Enterprise Security Manager MS Windows XP client Proficient with: HP Proliant Server Hardware SafeCom Secure Printing MS System Management Server Windows Clustering Symantec Enterprise Security Manager MS Virtual Server Windows Quorum VB Scripting Familiar with: MS Exchange 2003 Clustering MS Exchange Server MS Outlook Client Communication Ensure that staff are updated on updated on progress both at a corporate and business unit level against goals and objectives Oral and written communications are tailored to their audience’s needs, well structured, persuasive, concise and based upon fact. Messages and arguments are compelling CollaborationShares information across teams. Analysis and Problem Solving DeliveryTakes responsibility and accountability for their own tasks and mistakes Takes on routine tasks as necessary. Carries out work without prompting and close supervision Analyses issues to identify the most commercial, realistic and pragmatic solutions. Considers all options and if one solution does not work will find a successful alternative quickly The Windows Infrastructure System Administrator role forms part of the Columbus Infrastructure Team within Service Delivery. This team provides 2 nd and 3 rd line support for London Stock Exchange’s user facing systems and operational architecture platforms that underpins the desktop and server estate based Infrastructure including Windows Infrastructure and Messaging components. Delivering pragmatic and innovative solutions to problems with a focus on customer or client satisfaction, platform reliability and security. High Performance Pro-active and demonstrates initiative PlanningPrioritises activities according to business need – completes essential tasks first Foresees forthcoming risks, escalates early and has plans for risk mitigation

2. The London Stock Exchange stands at the heart of the most international capital market in the world. Our markets are central to future economic growth and prosperity and attract companies and investors from all over the world. On 1 October 2007 the London Stock Exchange plc merged with Borsa Italiana S.p.A. to create the leading diversified Exchange in Europe and a platform for additional strong growth on a European and global scale. The combined group is Europe's leading equities business, with 48% of the FTSEurofirst 100 by market capitalisation and with the most liquid order book by value and volume traded In addition to its capital-raising and equity trading services, the Group also offers; Europe's leading market for the electronic trading of ETFs and securitised derivatives; MTS, Europe's leading fixed-income market; the most efficient post- trade services in Europe through CC&G and Monte Titoli, and equities derivatives trading through EDX London and IDEM. On 4 December 2007 the London Stock Exchange group joined the FTSE 100 with a market value of £5bn. By the end of March 2007, the market capitalisation of UK and international companies on the London Stock Exchange’s markets amounted to £4.6 trillion, with £7.1 trillion of equity business transacted over the year. For the London Stock Exchange’s interim results in September 2007, please consult our website. An overview of our 2006/07 financial performance is shown overleaf. Further details of our business, strategy, management, future plans and financial performance are available on www.londonstockexchange.com www.londonstockexchange.com The World’s Capital Market

3. Recent Financial Performance This information is taken from our public website and highlights the key aspects of our recent financial performance. * Based on IFRS for 2005 and 2006, and UK GAAP for 2003 and 2004, consistent with the Basis of presentation of the Financial Report as set out on page 71.