Desk Assistant, Global Broking

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.

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 (Tullett Prebon)

A world-leading intermediary in the wholesale financial and energy markets, Tullett Prebon seeks to maximise value for its clients' trading activities across voice, hybrid and pure electronic channels.

We offer broking services for a wide range of asset classes, including Equities, Credit, FX, Rates and Insurance Derivatives.

Across all asset classes, Tullett Prebon offers e-solutions to give clients the choice to enter prices and execute trades electronically and directly via one of our hybrid electronic trading systems, or to engage with brokers to help identify and negotiate trades.

Role Overview

This is an entry-level role and will provide the successful application with on-the-job training and vast exposure to the fast-paced financial markets. We are ideally looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual that can work autonomously and collaboratively in a small team and can think on their feet. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly experienced team and would be perfect for somebody looking to start their career in Financial Services.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Promote TP ICAP group.
2. Ensure timely input of trades into trading systems.
3. Resolve any trade queries received internally and externally, and ensure any trade discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
4. Keep trade records up to date.
5. Update real-time electronic whiteboards with market data.
6. Provide input on various projects for brokers and traders.
7. Provide trade details to brokers and traders on a daily basis.
8. General administrative duties across the desk.
9. Monitor markets, keep up to date with financial news and geo-political events that impact the financial markets.

Experience / Competences:

Essential

1. Demonstrated interest in the financial markets and the economy.
2. High level of computer competence.
3. Hard working and willingness to learn.
4. Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment, can keep emotions under control in difficult situations.
5. Build relationships and networks with both internally and externally wherever possible.
6. Instils Trust - gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Team player - demonstrates ability to work effectively with others, communicating clearly and instilling trust with your colleagues.
9. Values Differences - recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
10. Works ethically and shows respect for both professional and company values.

Desired

1. Handles situations and problems effectively using own initiative.
2. Seeks opportunities for improvements.
3. Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goals.