Parameta Solutions - Head of Energy & Commodities Data Products

Parameta Solutions - Head of Energy & Commodities Data Products

TP ICAP
Full Time
London, England
Posted 50 days ago
Job description
Job Description 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. About Parameta Solutions Parameta Solutions, the data and analytics division of inter-broker dealer TP ICAP, is a leading global provider of OTC Market Data. From pre to post trade, their solutions help clients manage complex markets more effectively. In May 2022, the firm became an FCA authorized benchmark administrator. This license has allowed the company to take on administration of the nine TP ICAP interest rate swaps benchmarks that were previously administered by Moorgate Benchmarks. In April 2023, the firm was also approved as an ESMA authorised benchmark administrator, making it the first IDB to administer OTC benchmarks and indices across Europe AND the UK. Central to Parameta’s purpose is partnering with clients to create true value. The team is focussed on helping clients navigate changing market conditions, not only by providing world-class proprietary data but also the analysis and insight that will fuel their strategies. Role Overview The successful candidate will lead Parameta Solutions’ Energy & Commodities product development initiatives. You will be responsible for defining and implementing a strategy that allows Parameta to capitalises on TP ICAP Group’s leading position in Energy & Commodity (E&C) execution services through the successful launch and management of OTC data solutions across oil, power, gas, coal renewable and digital asset markets. In partnership with E&C broking, control and technology functions, create and be responsible for policies, procedures, standard methodologies and frameworks to govern how TP ICAP proprietary data is collected, stored, enriched, and accessed by third parties. This will include data generated by proprietary as well as third party order/trade/deal management systems (e.g. Fusion), chat systems and pricing/analytical software. The role will require you to work alongside Parameta Solutions Sales and Channel Management functions as well as with E&C broking management to develop products and services that maximises the group’s opportunity with end users (e.g. energy companies, utilities, national oil companies, banks and hedge funds) as well data aggregators/vendors, exchanges, clearing houses, Price Reporting Agencies and other third parties seeking to derive value from the group’s E&C IP. Role Responsibilities Lead a team of specialist Energy & Commodities (E&C) product managers, implementation and operational analysts. Define, develop and execute a rolling 5 year product strategy for Parameta Solutions that aligns with and accelerates TP ICAP Group’s ambitions in Energy and Commodities. Identify (product initiation) and build (product acceptance) new E&C data sets and data solutions – Including historical, real-time and intra-day transactional, indicative and evaluated data sets. Own the PnL delivery of such solutions and lead the go-to-market planning and execution for Parameta’s E&C related services. Work with Parameta Solutions and third party benchmark and index product managers to identify and build a suite of investible benchmarks capable of being used for financial product issuance and to be consumed as index data services. Work alongside Parameta Solutions other Proposition leads including Risk, Regulatory, Capital Markets and Trading Analytics to identify product synergies and to devise specific E&C solutions in these areas. Work with E&C broking division and TP ICAP group central IT functions to implement new technology within business and secure opportunity to commercialise resultant data and analytics with both broking and non-broking clients. Define and implement a strategy, working with the Global Broking specialist, and compliance to take over all EOD and Reval broker publications. Ensure ALL external publication of data from TP ICAP Energy and Commodities is channelled via Parameta Solutions. Attend group and industry events and conferences and be willing to travel both regionally and internationally to represent the firm. Experience / Competences Essential Leadership skills – Ability to manage, coach and guide direct reports. Ability to act as a subject matter expert and direct and or influence multi-functional project teams. Strategy skills – Can envision and interpret upcoming industry trends and position the products with emerging needs. Cable of articulating a clear product vision and forecasting associated PnL. The ability to think analytically / conceptually combined and to translate, or help others translate, ideas from concept into strategy and specific actions. Experience in a real time market data environment including understanding of typical methods used for capturing, storing and monitoring proprietary and third party data sets. Proven product management experience in Energy & Commodities market data including building revenue generating products and taking them to market. Detailed understanding of the use of OTC data within the E&C pre, point of and post trade workflow. Detailed knowledge of E&C OTC derivative, cash and physical products (with a particular focus on oil, power, liquified/natural gas, carbon and renewables markets) pricing, conventions, trading, risk management and typical market data use cases. Desired Experience of researching and structuring E&C benchmarks/assessments and a detailed understanding of their use for financial product issuance and data sales. Understanding of the key E&C specific and financial market regulations and their bearing on the need for market data services. Practical working knowledge of how to apply standard derivative pricing theory and how to build and calibrate indicative pricing models for OTC derivative and cash instruments. Experience of writing technical requirements documentation and working within an Agile project management framework. Ability to work to demanding targets and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of personal and team organisation and focus. Ability to travel to both Parameta and client offices in multiple jurisdictions. 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. #PARAMETA #LI-Hybrid #LI-MID Location UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London

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