Financial Risk Management Senior Associate

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 will be responsible for the supporting the Financial Risk Management Client Lifecycle Manager in ensuring a quality credit risk related onboarding process is maintained in order to protect the financial risk profile of the TPICAP Group.The candidate will be key in ensuring that new clients are properly assessed and granted the appropriate risk limits to ensure credit risk exposure remains within the Group’s risk appetite thresholds.Effective onboarding is key to both revenue generation and risk management, with the candidate having broad exposure to the Group’s diverse customer base. Service coverage will include:

• Taking a lead on all credit risk related client lifecycle events including initial client on-boarding, periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring.

• Engagement point with internal stakeholders in regards any issues or requirements that arise as part of the initial onboarding and periodic review process.

Role Responsibilities:

• Effective application of the Groups credit rating/review and limit allocation process, in line with the Group’s Credit Risk Management policy.  This process to be applied to both new onboarding requests and the periodic review of existing clients.   The candidate will gain knowledge in the various credit risk types that the Group is exposed to, and make assessment judgements based on those onboarding requirements.

• Management of a portfolio of annual client reviews, ensuring that reviews are completed to accepted standards and on time, reducing the levels of overdues to a minimum. 

• Produce basic written credit analysis as required based on an experienced view of the level of due diligence required (and in line with the Groups credit scoring process).

• Complete any onboarding related tasks in the Group’s internal client onboarding system and the relevant credit risk systems. 

• Engage with both the front office and other internal stakeholders involved in the onboarding process to ensure timely and accurate completion of onboarding tasks. 

• To support the Team manager in partnering with IT on technical developments, including requirements gathering, UAT and post-release support.

• To support the Team manager in the ongoing identification of process improvement, system improvement and automation opportunities that will drive efficiencies and effectiveness throughout the team.

• People Responsibilities: Building strong working relationships with the Business and other support and front office functions.

Experience / Competences:

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of effectively working within a credit risk team across the client lifecycle

• Some experience in the credit analysis of banks, broker/dealers, asset managers and corporates

• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach

• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills

• Flexibility to work into AMER hours on a rotational basis to ensure global coverage

• Handles situations and problems with innovation and creativity.

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

Desired

• Knowledge of financial markets. Sound knowledge of the financial markets and financial regulation affecting client lifecycle management

• Experience in a similar organisation and credit team; demonstrable experience of effectively working within a KYC/AML team or similar across the client lifecycle

• A broad base of operations knowledge and experience

• Experience supporting the Team Manager in mentoring and empowering the staff to achieve the goals

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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

UK - City Quays - Belfast