Compliance Monitoring/ Surveillance Manager

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. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. Role Overview The Compliance team is responsible for proactively engaging with the business to provide clear advice and support to; Ensure the group continues to meet all applicable regulatory requirements. Protect the group and its staff from regulatory sanction. The role sits within the TP ICAP Belfast office, primarily responsible for the ‘level one’ review of alerts triggered from the firm’s surveillance systems, covering global trading and communications activity across the TP ICAP Group. The Surveillance Manager will work closely with the wider Surveillance team and management to ensure timely execution of surveillance tasks. TP ICAP is committed to keeping up with technological progress, providing opportunities for those skilled in Artificial Intelligence and data science. While proficiency in AI and data science is not a prerequisite, there exists a chance for an applicant to merge these fields with a future in Market Surveillance. SME knowledge of E-communication alert handling and administration including contributing to lexicon reviews and testing, policy set-up etc. SME knowledge of the products, trading methods and regulations associated with a particular asset class as defined by the Surveillance Senior Manager. Alert governance responsibilities including project work around parameter reviews and refinement of alerts. Assisting in post trade monitoring of compliance with relevant Exchange rules. Liaising with front-office staff and wider Compliance colleagues/stakeholders in relation to on-going investigations, RFI’s etc. Performing ad hoc work/investigations and producing reports as required. Performing Surveillance controls as per Compliance controls framework. Remaining informed of changes to the regulatory environment. Advanced report writing and soft skills, including clear communication with stakeholders. Co-ordinating the training and development plan for new-joiners to the team. Collating routine and ad-hoc Management Information as required. Supervisory Responsibilities Responsibility for the effective supervision of Belfast’s Surveillance team with a goal of executing elements of the Compliance Surveillance program. Provide feedback and assessment to management regarding the activities and performance within the team. Ensure that policy and procedure documents are maintained and updated as and when appropriate to reflect the way in which the team operates. Ensure effective succession planning and talent management and development. practical experience gained in a monitoring/surveillance function within a financial services firm. SME level knowledge of financial products within Commodities/Interest Rates/Fixed Income/Equities asset classes. Understanding of market abuse and the risks associated with it. Experience of training/mentoring junior staff. Skilled in Microsoft applications software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.) Ability to work under pressure, responding to urgent queries accurately and effectively. Sets own goals and targets which improve upon previous performance and constantly strive to exceed existing quality and service standards. Exposure to Artificial Intelligence, data analytics or data science-related skills. Band / Level Manager / 6 #LI-MID #NIJobs Not The Perfect Fit? Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. 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….