Business Analyst - It Surveillance

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.
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:
This role sits within the IT function and will be mainly responsible for driving the definition, alignment and execution of the global trade surveillance vision and strategy for TP ICAP, including production of a global roadmap for TP ICAP trade surveillance rollout, managing all impacts from new business initiatives, and overseeing BAU support on behalf of global Compliance.
The Business Analyst will work closely in partnership with Platform Product Owners (PPO) and stakeholders in Compliance, Technology, corporate functions and front office to develop product roadmaps, ensure regulatory compliance, define requirements with architecture goals and standards, and support development teams.
Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct Business Analysis on regulatory focused technology initiatives in the area of trade and order surveillance and monitoring
• Liaise with Compliance, Business Managers, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, QA, and other areas of the business to define requirements
• Define and contribute to gathering requirement standards for the wider Trade Surveillance Programme becoming a champion
• Document functional and non-functional user stories and Epics - both upstream (order management / deal management platforms) and downstream (Enterprise BUS to Surveillance Platform reporting)
• Coordinate, Lead, and Facilitate requirements gathering and process definition workshops with the business and Compliance
• Work on multiple regulatory sub-projects and deliverables whilst managing multiple deadlines and differing priorities
• Work closely with various Product Owners and IT Agile delivery teams across TP ICAP organisation to ensure surveillance dependencies on other teams are effectively managed

Experience / Competences:
Essential

• Understanding the full project life cycle from requirements capture through to implementation and delivery
• Understanding of Wholesale Financial Services, ideally with a good understanding of the front-to-back trade lifecycle
• Technology software development lifecycle (SDLC) process and experience implementing technology in Financial Services (preferred)
• Good understanding of various Agile/Waterfall development methodologies
• Proven experience of regulatory focused business analysis and/or product deliverables
• Proven practical experience in business analysis, problem solving, documentation and working to tight deadlines, ideally in an Agile environment delivering technology solutions

Desired:

• Market Surveillance & Monitoring domain expertise - market abuse alert scenarios, case-management, pattern recognition & artificial intelligence
• Front Office process knowledge - broking methods: algo, hybrid, voice and electronic, trade and order capture including trading protocols RFQ, CLOB, etc.
• Product knowledge and modelling across wholesale markets FICC, ETDs and Equities using fpml, FIX and other similar industry standards
• Middle Office process knowledge - control and processing of transactions, Back Office Process - Clearing, Settlement, Invoicing, payment and Confirmations
• Global regulatory regimes including MiFID II, EMIR, REMIT, MAR, Dodd Frank and also regulator specific requirements e.g. FINRA, NFA, SEC, CFTC, FCA, Monetary Authority of Singapore
• Experience working with surveillance technology
• Understands data requirements and related functional / technical aspects of a surveillance system
• Inter-Dealer Broker experience including ETD trading and related block trading
• Worked in Compliance function or at least understands in context of surveillance the Reg requirements for an inter-dealer broker
• Worked in Scaled Agile teams or similar Agile frameworks

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