IT Business Analyst

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.

TP ICAP’s Fusion platform is a multi-asset liquidity platform that is driving the transition of TP ICAP’s Global Broking business from voice to electronic protocols. The platform enables clients to smoothly access TP ICAP’s liquidity pools across all products, asset classes, brands and regions. It has been recognized as the OTC trading platform of the year by Risk Magazine

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a background in capital markets and electronic trading environments who is comfortable working independently, challenging assumptions, and taking ownership of complex initiatives from requirements definition through implementation.

Role Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Product Managers/ Product Owners/ Development to design and build quality software solutions that align to the IT strategy/vision
• Take Ownership/Accountability for development of key features and drive to completion

• Lead in the analysis of stakeholder objectives, challenging problem statements to deliver clear requirement documentation to allow scope and prioritization
• Leverage AI tools to enhance analysis, documentation, and stakeholder communication, accelerating BA deliverables while identifying efficiency improvements and sharing best practices across the team
• Support the team through governance of defining scope and guiding estimation of work to be done by leveraging domain and business knowledge

• Communicate effectively on progress and ensure impediments, risks and dependencies are tracked and raised early to minimize impact to the delivery

• Assist team members to understand the focus and delivery value of each milestone and each release
• Be proactive in supporting the team’s engagement in a well-defined SDLC that supports planning, prioritization and delivery needs

• Deliver against both Functional and Non-functional requirements

• Manage ad-hoc tasks as required

Experience / Competences

Essential

• 5+ years of Business Analysis experience, including significant exposure to capital markets, electronic trading, order management, trade lifecycle, market infrastructure, or related financial technology environments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as the primary Business Analyst on a product, project, or business domain with minimal supervision
• Experience supporting trading applications, OMS, electronic trading workflows, and trade lifecycle processes
• Candidates should possess proven experience with the business processes, trading workflows, and technologies referenced in this role, with such experience clearly evidenced throughout their project work, responsibilities, and employment history
• Ability to elicit, analyze, challenge, and articulate requirements from concept through delivery
• Experience supporting trading applications, order management platforms, electronic trading workflows, and trade lifecycle processes as a Business Analyst
• Understanding of the full project life cycle from requirements capture through to implementation, testing and delivery
• Demonstrable experience working with Equity and Equity Derivatives products
• Familiarity with FIX and trade messaging protocols
• Ability to work on multiple projects whilst managing multiple deadlines and differing priorities
• Identify and define AI-driven opportunities across equities trading workflows, translating business requirements into AI-enabled solution specifications
• Adept at working in Agile/ Agile SAFe delivery environment, exhibiting strong communication skills including collaboration with local and remote team members
• Leverage AI tools to enhance analysis, accelerate delivery, and improve stakeholder communication
• Proficiency in Jira or similar issue management system
• Contribute to functional testing of developed features to ensure these meet the delivery criteria
• Excellent attention to detail with a highly organized, proactive, and independent approach to problem solving and innovative solutions
• Clearly interprets and documents complex information to communicate project requirements effectively and concisely
• Ability to critically evaluate and constructively challenge designs, approaches, and tooling to achieve the best outcome for the project

Desired

• Experience with TDD, BDD or similar approaches to specifying requirements and design

Band & Level

• Professional / 5

Annual Salary

• $110,000 - $125,000 (Commensurate with experience)

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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. 

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