Business Analyst (Comms Surveillance)

TP ICAP; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Business Analyst to support their Communication Surveillance Tech Programme in Belfast. The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination skills, experience in financial services, and a good understanding of the regulatory environment. Responsibilities include supporting the Product Owner, collaborating with stakeholders, and assisting in incident management. This position offers opportunities in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills and communication abilities can shine.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in project coordination within a financial services environment.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Owner on delivering the Product Vision, Strategy, Roadmap, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders for prioritization.
• Assist in incident management and reporting.

Skills

Project coordination

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of regulatory environment

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Incident response tools

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. 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.

Role Overview

Regulators globally have an increasing expectation that firms have adequate systems and controls in place to mitigate against Record Keeping & Market Abuse Risk such as Insider Dealing, Market Manipulation and Dissemination. Communication Surveillance and Mobile Capture capabilities are at the forefront of internal and external regulatory enquiries. We are looking for a Business Analyst to support TP ICAP's Communication Surveillance Tech Programme.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Product Owner on delivering the Product Vision, Strategy, Roadmap, and Key Performance Indicators for Products owned by Compliance Technology, such as, but not limited to TeleMessage, Global Relay and Scila, etc. Predominantly vendor hosted solutions with some internally developed apps.
• Collaborating with vendors and stakeholders to ensure the right deliverables are correctly prioritised and user stories are clearly defined.
• Supporting delivery and execution of sprints, milestones, and goals.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Technology, Compliance, Legal, Front Office, and other key business partners.
• Maintaining product documentation, monitor KPIs and ensure successful delivery of product objectives.
• Assist in incident management and reporting, including drafting communications and co-ordinating updates.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Supporting the Product Owner in backlog management including user story definition, capacity management, and maintaining a clear prioritisation criteria.
• Operating controls owned by Compliance Technology, and continuously enhancing them.
• Conduct routine testing on platforms to ensure data integrity and archiving/storage is adequate.
• Support the Product Owner in ensuring the Business Communication channels are appropriately governed and monitored.
• Support the Product Owner in monitoring and tracking issues, risks and dependencies and ensure the Team is kept appraised of the status of the assigned projects and activities.
• Liaison between IT & Compliance on a day to day basis, supporting all daily queries and managing vendor support, and support for both upstream and downstream platforms.

Experience / Competencies

Essential

• Proven experience working in project coordination or management within a financial services environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and sprint based delivery.
• Experience with incident response and control automation tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and collaboration tools.
• Good understanding of the regulatory environment within the Financial Services industry.
• Keen interest in existing and emerging technologies.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks/deliverables.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Desired

• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning experience in a Compliance Technology context.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

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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.

Location

UK – City Quays – Belfast