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 Liquidnet
Liquidnet is a leading technology-driven, agency execution specialist that intelligently connects the world’s investors to the world’s investments. Since our founding in 1999, our network has grown to include more than 1,000 institutional investors that collectively manage $33 trillion in equity and fixed income assets. Our network spans 46 markets across six continents. We built Liquidnet to make global capital markets more efficient and continue to do so by adding additional participants, enabling trusted access to trading and investment opportunities, and delivering the actionable intelligence and insight that our customers need.
Role Overview
Liquidnet is seeking an business analyst to join the Fixed Income electronic trading technology team in London. The successful candidate will partner with on and off-shore engineering teams, product development, sales and central architecture functions to pioneer the evolution of our trading system to meet business expansion goals.
Role Responsibilities
The role encompasses the elicitation and communication of requirements for changes to Liquidnet and TP ICAP IT systems supporting Liquidnet. The successful candidate will be required to:
* Participates in the analysis of stakeholder objectives and produce clear documentation of requirements for Technology projects
* Agree documented user requirements with business and IT stakeholders
* Coordinate, hold and lead requirements gathering and process definition workshops with the business. Monitor, track issues, risks and dependencies on analysis and requirements work
* Contribute to the definition of business architecture and business solution design
* Work closely with Solution Architects and Development teams to define Technology solutions
* Participate and drive execution and delivery of strategic roadmaps
* Ensure scrum master / project manager is kept apprised of the status of the assigned projects and activities
* Ensure that appropriate levels of service are provided to meet current and future business needs
* Manage ad-hoc tasks as required
Experience / Competences
Essential
* Proven experience operating as a Business Analyst in Financial Services Technology, ideally within an Agile development environment
* Experience in the Credit Markets and Credit Trading domains
* Ability to construct standard business workflow diagrams
* Strong problem solving, documentation and ability to work to tight deadlines
* Ability to work on multiple projects whilst managing multiple deadlines and differing priorities
* Ability to self-start, identify tasks required independently to fulfil project deliverables and work as a team member
* Writing skills - ability to produce documents in a clear, accurate and compelling manner
* Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management at all levels; strong presentation skills
* Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach
* Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills
Desired
* Prior experience in high volume/low latency electronic trading systems, such as those used for Equities, FX, and/or Futures
* Degree level (or higher) in Computer Science or related Engineering field
* Experience with vendor platforms (e.g. ION), RFQ platforms (e.g. MarketAxess) and FIX connectivity
* Ability to provide detailed and meaningful interpretation of information in a concise manner
* Ability to use own initiative, with strong personal organisation skills to work to tight deadlines
* Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology as required
* People management / Team leadership
* Service oriented and adaptable and resilient
* Results oriented and personal accountability
Job Band & Level: Professional, 5
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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
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Location
UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London
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