Trading Venue Operations Associate

TP ICAP Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP Group is seeking an Operations Support Specialist to bolster their Trading Venue Operations team in London. In this role, you'll provide essential support to brokers and traders, ensuring smooth trading operations through a blend of technical and client-facing competencies. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication skills, a solid understanding of market operations, and a commitment to problem-solving within a team environment. Your contributions will help further TP ICAP's mission of delivering innovative liquidity and data solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong client facing ability with excellent written and verbal communication.
• High technical competency with basic knowledge of Credit derivative products.
• Ability to provide guidance and support, and take ownership of issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide broker support and investigate trade issues.
• Deploy ICAP's trading platforms and provide technical support.
• Maintain client credit matrix and assist with onboarding.

Skills

High technical competency

Client facing ability

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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:

The Trading Venue Operations function is the first line of support for our brokers and traders, the role is essential to keep the business moving due to the ever growing requirement for technology integration in our broking business. The role encompass a wide range of activities and engagement with stakeholders across multiple departments as well as our front office staff.

Role Responsibilities:

Market Support

• Broker support

• Trade issue investigation

• Trading application support and investigation

Market Control

• Instrument/curve creation and configuration

• Client/account onboarding and maintenance

• Trading and settlement holiday amendments

• Maintain client credit matrix for selected products

Client Services

• Deployment of ICAP’s trading platforms, either by internet or Java webstart

• Technical support

• STP and API support

• Liaise with 3rd parties such as ION, Markit, Traiana, ICE, Reuters

Experience / Competences:

Essential

• High technical competency

• Basic knowledge of Credit derivative products

• Strong client facing ability

• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal

• Honest and trustworthy, with an open communication style

• A passion for quality, and a drive to succeed

• Must be a strong team player, and highly committed

• Takes ownership of an issue through to resolution

• Motivated and highly organised

• Able to provide guidance and support

• Good problem solving skills

Desired

• Experience in a support role from a market or technical perspective

• Service orientated with good understanding of trade flows

Job Band & Level: Professional / 4

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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 - 135 Bishopsgate - London