ETD Operations Analyst - 10 Month Industrial Placement

Location: Belfast

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

The Trade Management (TM) team process transactions for the Name Give Up (NGU) business as well as Futures: Exchanged Traded Derivatives (ETD).  This role will be supporting the Trade Management ETD business.

As a TM Analyst, you are responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all trades, from internal front end trade capture systems, through the TM systems, and then out to the clients via various delivery mechanisms, following established guidelines, when identifying and resolving problems, and using good judgement to refer more complex issues to senior colleagues, where appropriate.

You must be able to identify and contribute towards any process changes that will improve the level of service and control that Operations provides, in its first line of defence capacity.  You must have a broad knowledge of the wholesale financial markets, and may require more specific knowledge in relation to specific asset classes, where necessary.

You must have a basic understanding of the Operations, Global Broking strategy, and work collaboratively, as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Role Responsibilities

Ensure that trades arrive from front office trade capture systems into the TM systems in a timely manner

Ensure that all trades are managed efficiently including delivery of trades to clients, reporting venues, or clearing houses/exchanges, as appropriate

Deliver & manage the prompt allocation of executed transactions; liaising with desks, brokers, clients, clearer & agents for prompt clearing & subsequent reporting

Ensure intraday liquidity and exposure are managed timely

Resolve any queries in relation to the non-delivery of electronic confirmations to a client

Provide oversight of various external systems/platforms, utilised by TPICAP

Ensure data integrity within TM systems by validating against records received from 3rd party brokers

Monitor trade flows via the in-house exception monitoring tools

Undertake intra-day/month actions to ensure that trades are processed, reconciled & invoiced correctly

Undertake UAT and general testing of systems and processes as and when they change, including out of hours support as required, to support the checkout of weekend system upgrades

Liaising with Brokers to manage trade exceptions

Provide front-line support to Brokers

Liaising with Accounts receivable to ensure clients are billed correctly

Liaising with Clients to resolve trade queries

Fulfil any additional ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business

Experience / Competences

Essential

Must be a Year 2 University student

Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, possesses high organisation skills & a proactive approach

Demonstrates strong analytical ability and problem solving skills

Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment

Highly effective written & oral communication skills; adapts communication style to suit audience

Shows evidence of being comfortable working in fast paced or pressured environments

Skilled in Microsoft applications software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desired

Knowledge of financial markets

Job Band & Level

Support, 1

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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 3 - Belfast