Liquidity Analyst - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

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:

The Global Treasury team oversees and manages liquidity resources of the companies within the Group, and the associated risks including contingent liquidity risk, FX and interest rate risks. This includes liquidity monitoring and forecasting, and deploying liquidity resources across the EMEA, US and APAC entities.

 

Acting as a hands-on liquidity practitioner, the successful candidate will support the effective management of Group liquidity by ensuring entities are appropriately funded to meet their operational and regulatory requirements. The role will oversee day-to-day cash management activities, oversee restricted cash requirements, maintain accurate and timely cash flow forecasts, and monitor foreign exchange exposures across the Group. Working closely with FP&A, Finance and Regulatory Capital  teams, the analyst will help improve liquidity visibility, support efficient funding decisions and contribute to a consistent, well-controlled and proactive approach to global cash and liquidity management.

 

Role Responsibilities:

• Monitor cash positions across the Group and ensure that entities are appropriately funded, taking account of operational, regulatory, restricted cash and capital requirements.
• Propose and execute approved treasury payments and financial transactions in accordance with the Group’s delegated authorities, policies and control framework.
• Support the efficient allocation and concentration of cash across the Group’s global bank accounts, while monitoring counterparty exposures and applicable risk limits.
• Develop and maintain accurate and timely cash flow forecasts for the Group, ensuring that forecast assumptions appropriately reflect restricted cash, regulatory capital and other funding requirements.
• Investigate cash flow forecast variances, identify their underlying causes and work with relevant stakeholders to improve forecasting accuracy and accountability.
• Support the management of banking relationships and associated treasury administration, including the maintenance of bank accounts, authorised signatory mandates and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with banking counterparties and internal stakeholders to investigate and resolve payment, receipt and bank account queries in a timely manner.
• Produce investment and yield reporting for senior stakeholders and support the effective management of surplus cash within the Group’s approved investment and counterparty frameworks.
• Support the management of the Group’s foreign exchange framework, including the execution and monitoring of the hedging programme and the identification, consolidation and reporting of FX exposures across the Group.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Group’s liquidity risk framework, including liquidity stress testing, scenario analysis, risk monitoring and escalation.
• Support internal and external audit activities by responding to information requests and maintaining complete and accurate treasury records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate treasury activities associated with dividend transactions, including stakeholder communication, funding arrangements, payment execution and record maintenance.
• Monitor relevant liquidity regulations applicable to financial services firms and support the assessment of how business initiatives, transactions and structural changes may affect the Group’s regulatory liquidity compliance.
• Undertake additional treasury analysis, operational activities and ad hoc responsibilities as required to meet the evolving needs of the Group.

 

Experience / Competences:

Essential

• Experience within a liquidity role.
• Understanding of financial statement concepts and principles, yield and investment tools
• A good level of expertise with liquidity management and planning.
• Skilled in Microsoft applications software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to analyse problems, propose remedies and implement a solution.
• Ability to react to changing requirements and adjust processes and approach.
• Ability to recognise what needs to be done and complete with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Personal organisational and project management skills.

 

Desired

• Previous experience in prudential regulation, ILAAP and ICARA are a plus.
• Experience of Oracle Financials, Hyperion (HFM and Essbase), Onestream an advantage.
• Recent experience in TMS implementation an advantage

Band & level: Professional, 4

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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 - 135 Bishopsgate - London