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.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

About Parameta

Parameta Solutions is home to our data and analytics business.

It is a world-leading provider of OTC market data, offering unbiased data products that facilitate trading, enhance transparency, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency. We help clients to make more efficient investment, portfolio analysis, valuation, risk management and compliance decisions.

Rigorous quality assurance processes ensure the integrity and robustness of our products, which include pricing, reference data and analytical tools for major asset classes and markets.

Our offering includes real-time price information from the major OTC financial and commodity markets delivering high-quality independent data in a number of asset classes including Rates, FX and Money Markets, Volatility, Oil, Energy, Inflation, Credit and Equities.

Parameta Solutions strategy focuses on three pillars. First, it is enhancing its distribution, with 78% of the division’s 2024 revenue originating from third-party channels, and an increasing proportion (22%) being generated from direct channels, such as the cloud. Second, Parameta is offering more innovative products, including evidential data solutions and benchmarks and indices. Finally, the business is expanding its buy-side client base.

Role Overview

Associate, Data Quality

The Associate plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of market data across multiple brands and platforms. This position involves real-time monitoring, testing, and escalation of data anomalies, contributing to the overall quality assurance framework of the organization. Candidates should demonstrate the ability or possess experience that qualifies them to perform these duties with little supervision.

• Focus: Owns complex tasks and optimizes workflows

• Indicators: Reduced escalations, improved price exception TATs

• Autonomy: Functional Ownership, owns processes, suggests improvements

• Decision-making: Makes decisions impacting price quality outcomes

• Support: Operates independently, informs leadership

Role Responsibilities

• Independently monitor real-time price validation systems to detect and fix data errors and delays.

• Use market knowledge to triage anomalies and anticipate the impact of market-moving events to improve data quality parameters

• Escalate data issues to internal teams (e.g., engineering, analytics, product) and external data providers, ensuring clear documentation of the problem, its impact, and any interim workarounds.

• Conduct in-depth data analysis and fault diagnostics to identify the root causes of anomalies, delays, or inaccuracies in market data. Apply statistical and technical methods to isolate issues and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence and improve overall data quality.

• Collaborate with Parameta Solutions and TP ICAP technical and analytics teams to maintain system functionality.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by Data Quality leadership.

• Participate in system enhancement initiatives by providing detailed feedback on data validation tools and workflows; support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new features, ensuring they meet operational and data quality requirements.

• Lead incident management and root cause analysis, including documentation and follow-up actions.

Experience / Competences

Associate

• Ability or experience that qualifies the candidate to perform duties with little supervision

Desired

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in Data Quality operations or a related field

• Prior experience in a data quality, market data, or operations role.

• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and other market data platforms.

• Exposure to machine learning or automation tools for data validation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with financial markets and data flows.

• Experience with real-time data monitoring tools and QA applications.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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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