Group Overview
The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.
Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.
Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.
The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.
The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.
About Parameta Solutions
Parameta Solutions, the data and analytics division of inter-broker dealer TP ICAP, is a leading global provider of OTC Market Data. From pre to post trade, their solutions help clients manage complex markets more effectively.
In May 2022, the firm became an FCA authorized benchmark administrator. This license has allowed the company to take on administration of the nine TP ICAP interest rate swaps benchmarks that were previously administered by Moorgate Benchmarks. In April 2023, the firm was also approved as an ESMA authorised benchmark administrator, making it the first IDB to administer OTC benchmarks and indices across Europe AND the UK.
Central to Parameta’s purpose is partnering with clients to create true value. The team is focussed on helping clients navigate changing market conditions, not only by providing world-class proprietary data but also the analysis and insight that will fuel their strategies.
Job Duties:
- Working with a variety of stakeholders to translate regulatory drivers & customer needs into a data centric product specification.
- Map out complex data flows and understand the consistencies and differences across data attributes sourced from various systems.
- Work alongside Project Manager, Data Scientist and Product Lead (the Project Team) to shape new products.
- Produce clear business requirements and functional specification documentation.
- Work alongside Data Science and Data Engineering teams to comprehend and map our data landscape.
- Research and understand origination of Order and Trade data lineage.
- Liaise with Order Management and Trade Management technology and business teams to, list of values, formats etc).
- Align Data Product Pipeline with Commercial Business Objectives with a particular emphasis on Regulatory Technology products.
Communication:
- Communicates effectively and efficiently to internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate to the Project Team on a regular basis by delivering progress reports both written and verbally.
- Coordinate and manage requirements capture, and review workshops with multiple stakeholders.
- Communicate with the wider technology teams to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues.
Person Specification:
- Personable and engaging.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to forge productive working relationships with various teams within the organisation.
- Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- Logical and structured approach to problem solving.
- Numerate and analytical.
- Adaptable, reacting to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
- Proven data analysis skills with real time data.
- Fastidious with an excellent attention to detail.
- A keen and proactive “self-starter”, happy to go the extra mile.
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience within OTC Markets working with OTC Data.
- Up to date with market data opportunities in the regulatory tech space (MIFID, MAR, FRTB, Trade Surveillance, Record Keeping etc).
- Detailed knowledge of trade, order and execution lifecycles from a data and messaging perspective.
- Familiar with various execution methods used in the Inter Dealer Broker market (CLOB, Periodic Auction etc).
- Extensive cross asset / product experience (Rates, FX, Energy & Commodities, Fixed Income, Credit etc).
- Comfortable working with an Agile methodology building rapid prototype(s).
- Extensive experience with JIRA, Confluence.
- Complete proficiency in SQL.
- Strong proficiency in Python & R.
- Demonstrable knowledge of FIX protocols and JSON messages a distinct advantage.
- Experience within the cloud space (AWS, EKS, GCP, Snowflake, ThoughtSpot) a bonus.
- BA Accreditation (PM-BMA, CBAP) preferred.
Not The Perfect Fit?
Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.
Company Statement
We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.
