Execution and Sales Broker

TP ICAP operates at the heart of the world’s financial, energy and commodities markets.

We are professional intermediaries playing a pivotal role in the world’s financial markets, covering FX, Rates, Credit, Equities, Energy & Commodities.

Globally, we are a leading provider of market participants, with execution via a range of regulated venues, covering a full spectrum of over-the-counter (OTC) asset classes. Matching buyers and sellers, we facilitate the development of liquidity and price discovery in these markets and provide insight and context to our clients. We operate a hybrid model where brokers provide business-critical intelligence to clients. It’s supplemented by proprietary screens for historical data, analytics and execution functionality.

Our clients include banks, insurance companies, pension and hedge funds, asset managers, energy producers and refiners, as well as risk and compliance managers and charities.

We are known in the market for our Honesty, Integrity and Excellence in the provision of service to our clients. Above all else, we Respect our clients and each other, without bias. Employees are expected to uphold the values and principles of our cultural framework in performance of their job duties.

About the role

The role of a Fixed Income Execution & Sales Broker is to work within our Fixed Income execution team in its day to day trading and technological activities. The position has emphasis around market analytics, trade execution, and deployment of technical trading tools relating to the desk’s client offering and its long-term strategic success. The right candidate will possess a strong Microsoft Excel skillset with attention to understanding mathematical formulas along with strong communication and sales skills.

Responsibilities

· Assist in building and integrating asset pricing tools and advanced software tools used by the desk

· Conduct valuation & data analysis with production of daily market analytical reports

· Ensure timely input of trades into trading systems

· Resolve any trade queries received internally or externally, and ensure any trade discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner

· Identify trade opportunities and calculate strategies

· Keep trade records up to date

· Give live quotes to traders through the messaging systems

· Monitor markets and follow financial news and developments

· Liaise with clients, via telephone and face to face, to provide a reliable and efficient broking service

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

Person Specification

Relationship Building & Networking Ability

· Personable and engaging

· Communicates effectively and efficiently

· Builds relationships and networks with diverse client base

Team Orientated

· Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others

· Constructively handles disagreements to reach a resolution

· Ability to work with different groups/personalities

Resilience & Tenacity

· Ability to work effectively in high pressure environment

· Keeps emotions under control in a difficult situation

· Handles criticism in a positive way

Entrepreneurial

· Is open to new ideas and experiences

· Ability to produce new ideas, approaches or insights

· Seeks opportunities for improvements

· Handles situations and problems with innovation and creativity

Commercial Awareness & Market Knowledge

· Understands ideas and has a viewpoint on the markets and economy

Drive / Focus / Ambition

· Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goals

· Goes that “extra mile”

· Is a self-starter

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

· Enjoys a challenge

· Does not give up easily

Communication / Personal Impact

· Adapts communication style to suit audience

· Projects personal credibility and expertise

· Interacts confidently without being overbearing

Qualifications & Experience

· Educated to a degree level (essential)

· Understanding of global financial markets (desired)

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills (essential)

· Strong computer skills (essential)

· Solid understanding in statistics (desired)

· Coding with Microsoft Office VBA (desired)

· Coding fundamentals and basic troubleshooting skills in any of the following: Python, Javascript, R, Computation, C#, SQL (ideally)