Trade Management Team Lead

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 Tullett Prebon A world-leading intermediary in the wholesale financial and energy markets, Tullett Prebon seeks to maximise value for its clients' trading activities across voice, hybrid and pure electronic channels. We offer broking services for a wide range of asset classes, including Equities, Credit, FX, Rates and Insurance Derivatives. Across all asset classes, Tullett Prebon offers e-solutions to give clients the choice to enter prices and execute trades electronically and directly via one of our hybrid electronic trading systems, or to engage with brokers to help identify and negotiate trades. Role Overview We are recruiting high calibre candidate who will support the Brokers and Trading of TP Japan. He/ She will assist to lead a team of Operation trade management associates, specialised in Trade Support and Trade Management on interest rate derivative and FX. He/ she is also responsible for Operations Control functions and be the First-Point-of-Escalation, including but not limited to: Trade Capture, Trade Lifecycle management, Intersystem reconciliation, revenue reporting & Regulatory Reporting, etc. The candidate will work closely with the Front Office, to drive and discuss initiatives to aid the Front Office in Trade booking and Brokerage Calculation, and supports the business during Trade Lifecycle, i.e. Before/ during/ after trade executions. To provide Operations feedbacks and perspective with Risk & Control mindset while facilitating the Business and Front Office from initial booking through the Front/ Middle Office systems to Confirmations. As an Operations team lead, the candidate will work with the head of Japan Trade Management to lead and to ensure Service Level requirement is met and escalation matrix/ contingency plan is followed. The role and responsibility includes Client Services, Operations Excellence and Quality Assurance: Ensure all trades are accurately booked and matched in time according to strict settlements timelines and/or client’s expectation; ensure all trade confirmations are checked and accurate and send to clients; ensure all enquiry are properly handled and promptly follow-up; ensure tasks are all completed by deadline or end-of-day; ensure all procedures/ SOP are up-to-date. Role Responsibilities Assist in running and managing the Trade Management team, supporting the relevant asset classes, ensuring that our business is supported at all times. Take ownership, where necessary, of any issues that arise, in the day to day operating model of the Trade Management Team. Review and maintain key controls are adhered with TP ICAP policy, ensuring Back Office Operations maintain the required standards to support the business. Ensure policy and procedures documentation is up to date to reflect the way in which Trade Management operates and in line with internal audit and risk requirements. Ensure and evidence oversight of any regular intra-day, Intra-week, or intra-month tasks, necessary to ensure that our trades are managed as appropriate. Build business relationships with internal and external clients ensuring operational procedures are communicated clearly with the business. Re-engineer Front to Back workflow and enhance existing platform to support new products/system/STP. Define daily routine procedures, put together workflow menu and set the parameters for Risk Management and Compliance. Maintain and report all incidents of exception processing, ensuring full escalation to regional management where necessary. Provide analysis and suggestions for process changes, in order to constantly improve the way in which Trade Management operates. Co-ordinate with clients and system support team with regards to clients’ request/system issue. Contributing within project teams to ensure that Operations are best placed to support new businesses. Keep up to date with changes relating to statutory regulations, policies and procedures affecting the settlements and operations function. Monitor trading activities from back-office platforms. Proactively follow up on both external and internal client’s inquiry or instructions, to ensure smooth and successful bookings and trade confirmations accuracy within the tight timelines or agreed SLA Co-ordinate and follow up with Counterparties to resolve mismatches/ unmatched trades and fail transactions Monitor interface between the Front office and Middle office systems for trade breaks Fulfil any additional/ ad-hoc duties as required to meet business needs Involve in change projects including testing with UAT and participate in any new business initiatives. Experience / Competences Essential Excellent written, and verbal communication skills in English & Japanese, and knowledge dissemination skills. Strong personal organisational skills, ensuring that all personal and team targets are achieved. Excellent attention to detail, quality and control. Acts professionally, and with integrity, at all times, taking ownership of issues, as appropriate. Ability to build and maintain good relationships, both internally and externally. Demonstrates sound judgement, understanding when to escalate, with the ability to influence and drive change Ability to work independently, whilst managing a team, and taking direction from the Regional Head of Trade Management. Demonstrates drive, commitment and focus on personal development, with a desire and aptitude to learn. Self-motivated, fast learner with positive mindset and attitude Results orientated, with personal accountability and demonstrate honesty, integrity and professionalism A good working knowledge of Wholesale Financial markets, and Services, including a broader knowledge of international economics, and associated topics, such as regulation. Proficient with Microsoft applications software (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.) Minimum 2-3 years of solid Leadership Experience managing a small team Minimum 5-7 years of Back/Middle Office/ Trade Support experience. Job Band & Level: Professional & 5 #TP 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. 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