Senior Product & Risk Specialist
Posted 4 hours 6 minutes ago by TP ICAP Group
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
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 TP ICAP's Matchbook offers secondary risk management products to our key clients. For over a decade Matchbook has offered bespoke electronic solutions to manage term risk. Asset classes covered include FRA & SPS, Credit, FXOs and NDFs. Matchbook is global product managed via three regional teams offering product management expertise and dedicated sales & support.Matchbook uses a matching algorithm to reduce clients fixing and strike risk exposures. Our scheduled matching runs seek to manage client's portfolios and protect traders against volatile P&L with an objective to be notional neutral.The role is primarily to assist in the development and rollout of new products to increase Matchbook revenue generation in order to diversify and grow the global footprint. This includes, exploring new opportunities, growing our market share through the delivery of efficiencies and new developments. The role will report to the Head of Matchbook EMEA, assisting regionally and globally if necessary, to ensure the continued delivery of a high quality service to our targeted clients which meets their current and future needs. Role Responsibilities Set Matchbook curves/vol surfaces where appropriate for Matchbook products when required; i.e. Rates & FX Drive innovation, design and build of new Matchbook products and enhancements to existing services, coordinating with the Matchbook development team Remain current with relevant regulations, market information, events and movements for the accurate setting/pricing of curves and ensure Matchbook is commercially relevant and compliant Manage client submissions during Matchbook runs Confirm that all restrictions/instructions are adhered to for each client upon run close Assist sales with any client queries across Matchbook products and runs Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of competing services Assist with the development of MatchBook products and system enhancements Educate the sales team on technical aspects of products when required Assist in the management of clients where necessary Attend client visits, dinners, events etc in conjunction with the sales team to help with technical questions and understanding of clients requirements for product development Understand external changes from a regulatory and client perspective within the optimisation space Represent the Company externally, either through forums or industry bodies and various meetings Experience / Competences: Essential Strong experience within OTC derivatives front office, either trading or strat team Excellent product knowledge in linear Rates and FX derivatives, with some options experience in either Rates or FX In depth experience building pricing models for curves construction Fluent Excel and VBA or similar programming language Excellent communication skills for engagement with internal stakeholders and clients Job Band & Level: Manager, 7 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 Connecting clients, communities and colleagues for sustainable growth TP ICAP connects people, platforms, ideas, and insight across the world's financial, energy and commodities markets. As a global leader in market infrastructure and data-led solutions, we enhance market access, increase efficiencies, and unlock possibilities. Work with us Joining TP ICAP puts you at the heart of markets that matter.You'll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We'll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that's there to set you up for success.TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group.Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people's know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow.Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth.And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It's what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future.TP ICAP. We connect.