Business Analyst

TP ICAP Group Services Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP Group Services Ltd. is seeking a Business Analyst to support technology-driven business change across core systems and processes.

You will elicit, document, and communicate requirements, run workshops, and ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions. Ideal candidates have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in Financial Services technology, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the full project lifecycle from requirements to delivery.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in Financial Services Technology or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Business Analysis on technology projects in commodities and energy areas.
• Produce clear documentation to communicate project requirements.
• Lead requirements gathering workshops with business stakeholders.
• Monitor issues, risks and dependencies on analysis activities.
• Keep Project Manager updated on status of analysis tasks.
• Collaborate with business and IT to validate requirements.
• Assist with status updates, task tracking and project coordination.
• Support responses to operational queries related to systems.
• Ensure service levels meet business needs.

Skills

Business Analysis

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

SQL

Job description

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. Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview

This role supports the analysis and delivery of technology and business change across key systems and processes. The Business Analyst is responsible for eliciting, documenting, and communicating requirements, supporting workshops, analysing issues, and ensuring alignment between business needs and technical solutions. The role involves working with stakeholders across technology and business teams, contributing to process understanding, system enhancements, and successful project execution.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct Business Analysis on Technology projects within the commodities and energy product areas
• Produce clear documentation to agreed standards to effectively communicate project requirements
• Agree documented user requirements with business and IT stakeholders
• Hold and lead requirements gathering and process definition workshops with the business.
• Monitor, track issues, risks and dependencies on analysis and requirements work
• Ensure Project Manager is kept apprised of the status of the assigned projects and activities
• Track and report issues, risks, and dependencies throughout analysis activities.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure accurate understanding and validation of requirements.
• Assist project managers with status updates, task tracking and project coordination.
• Support responses to operational or Level 3 queries related to assigned systems or processes
• Help ensure appropriate service levels are maintained to support business needs.

Experience / Competences

Essential Understanding of the full project lifecycle from requirements to delivery. Proven experience operating as a Business Analyst in Financial Services Technology, ideally within an Agile development environment Experience working as a Business Analyst in a technology or financial services environment. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology as required Service oriented and adaptable and resilient Results oriented and personal accountability Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Desired

Some experience in Commodities (EU/UK power and Gas, Oil, coal, precious metals and Freight) and Commodity derivatives (Options and Futures) Would be advantageous to have in-depth knowledge of Front Office Process (broking methods voice and electronic, trade and order capture), Middle Office Process (control and processing of transactions), or Back Office Process (Clearing, Settlement, Invoicing, payment and Confirmations) Experience with SAFe Agile Exposure to messaging protocols such as fpML or FIX. Understanding of financial products or trade lifecycle processes. Exposure to SQL or data‑related analysis work. Experience facilitating or supporting requirements workshops. Strong stakeholder‑management capability across business and technology teams. Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and technical concepts.

Role Band & Level

Professional / 5 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Associate

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.

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.

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London

Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities. Work with us Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter. You’ll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We’ll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that’s there to set you up for success.

More about us

TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group. Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people’s know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow. Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth. And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It’s what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future. TP ICAP. We connect.