IT Business Analyst

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

This Business Analyst role is an integral part of the Equity delivery team within TP ICAP Technology Change Management. The primary responsibility of this role is to elicit, analyse and communicate detailed business and operational requirements to enable change across TP ICAP IT systems. The goal is to ensure these changes align strategically with the needs and expectations of stakeholders from multiple business units.

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 prioritisation

• 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 minimise 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, prioritisation and delivery needs

• Deliver against both Functional and Non-functional requirements.

• Manage ad-hoc tasks as required

Experience / Competences

Essential

• +4 years proven experience operating as a business analyst, preferably with finance or trading background

• Knowledge of trading applications, order management and understanding of full trade lifecycle

• Understanding of the full project life cycle from requirements capture through to implementation, testing and delivery

• Ability to work on multiple projects whilst managing multiple deadlines and differing priorities

• Demonstrate ability to illicit and articulate requirements between business and IT stakeholders

• 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

• Knowledgeable in Jira or similar issue management system. 

• Appreciation of the full SDLC and driving the importance of quality throughout this process. 

• Contribute to functional testing of developed features to ensure these meet the delivery criteria

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive and independent approach to problem solving and innovative solutions. 

• Self-starter with initiative and adaptability

• Results-oriented with a service mindset and accountability

• Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology as required

• Clearly interprets and documents complex information to communicate project requirements effectively and concisely.

• Critically evaluate and offer challenge to design, approach or tooling to achieve the best outcome for the project

Desired

• Background and experience of Equity and Equity derivative products

• Knowledge of trade and order management

• Familiarity of FIX and trade messaging protocols

• 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. 

Location

USA - 200 Vesey Street - New York, NY