About The Role

Corporate culture and guiding principles

We are professional intermediaries playing a pivotal role in the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets. Matching buyers and sellers, we create liquidity and price discovery in these markets and provide insight and context to our clients.

We operate a hybrid model where brokers provide business-critical intelligence to clients. It’s supplemented by proprietary screens for historical data, analytics and execution functionality.

Globally, we’re the leading provider of proprietary over the counter pricing information and a unique source of data on financial, energy and commodities products. Our market data is independent, unbiased and non-position influenced.

Our clients include banks, insurance companies, pension and hedge funds, asset managers, energy producers and refiners as well as risk and compliance managers and charities

We are known in the market for our Honesty, Integrity, and Excellence in the provision of service to our clients. Above all else, we Respect our clients and each other, without bias. Employees are expected to uphold the values and principles of our cultural framework in performance of their job duties.

Job duties

Responsible for operating and maintaining various indicative pricing models which generate real-time market data for internal and external use in financial market interpretation and analysis.
Calibration of indicative OTC market data pricing models designed by TPI Product Development to reflect current market conditions.
Analyze key economic releases and associated market data.
Monitor client systems to ensure data is received correctly.
Maintain reference data that supports the data pricing models.
Respond to customer enquiries about market liquidity and volatility with respect to their area of experience.
Liaise with broking desks to resolve data quality issues and to ensure appropriate roll of key benchmark securities
Provide notification to customers of changes to benchmark records
Test system improvements/changes implemented by Development or Product groups

Risk Responsibilities

Ensure that you understand the risks and controls on your department; what could go wrong, what controls you have to prevent/detect or contain these.

Ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility;
Report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as described in the policy;
Escalate risk events immediately and log them within 24 hours using the risk event capture form on the intranet;
Provide input if requested to the Risk and Control Self-Assessment process, scenario analysis, ‘Deep Dive’ reviews and any other risk management processes, as required.

Person Specification

Knowledge: Helpful, but not required

Knowledge of OTC markets
Basic Understanding of relationships between markets

Experience

No specific experience required

Skills

Close attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Good interpersonal and communicative skills
Strong character and team player
Genuine interest in financial markets, market data and analytics

Client Focused

Personable and engaging
Communicates effectively and efficiently to internal and external stakeholders
Build relationships and networks with both internally and externally wherever possible
Demonstrates strong customer focus
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others
Constructively handles disagreements to reach a resolution
Ability to work with diverse groups/ personalities

Innovative

Open to innovative ideas/ experiences and ability to create new ideas, approaches or insights
Seeks opportunities for improvements
Handles situations and problems with innovation and creativity

Dynamic & Competitive

Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goals
Goes that “extra mile”
Is a self-starter
Shows evidence of being comfortable working in fast paced or pressured environments
Enjoys a challenge and is able to escalate
Does not give up easily

Open & Communicative

Adapts communication style to suit audience
Projects personal credibility
Interacts confidently without being overbearing
Ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment
Keeps emotions under control in difficult situations
Handles criticism constructively

Professional Integrity

Able to demonstrate honesty, integrity and professionalism
Promotes loyalty to TP ICAP and its principles
Works ethically and shows respect for both professional and company values

Effective

Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach
Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills

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.