Business Analyst - Trade Surveillance Technology

## Business Analyst - Trade Surveillance Technology Apply locations:
Belfast time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R5496

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
** This role sits within the Trade Surveillance Technology function, supporting the design, enhancement, and delivery of surveillance platforms that underpin TP ICAP’s market conduct and regulatory obligations.

The Business Analyst will act as a critical interface between Compliance, Front Office, and Technology, translating regulatory requirements and surveillance use cases into scalable technology solutions. The position offers exposure to complex trade and communication surveillance frameworks across multiple asset classes, with scope to contribute to strategic platform evolution, data quality improvements, and control uplift initiatives.
** Key Responsibilities
** Business Analysis & Delivery
* Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements for surveillance systems, including trade and e-communications monitoring tools
* Produce high-quality functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria aligned to Agile delivery practices
* Map current (“as-is”) and future (“to-be”) surveillance workflows, identifying opportunities for process optimisation and automation
* Support the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, including design, build, testing, and implementation

Surveillance & Regulatory Alignment
* Work closely with Compliance and Surveillance teams to understand regulatory obligations (e.g. market abuse, trade reporting, conduct risk) and translate these into system requirements
* Support the development and enhancement of alerting frameworks, including parameter tuning, calibration, and governance processes
* Contribute to initiatives focused on improving surveillance effectiveness, data lineage, and auditability

Data & Technology Engagement
* Analyse complex trade and order data flows across front-to-back systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and traceability
* Partner with Technology teams (Engineering, Data, QA) to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned to architectural standards
* Support integration of surveillance platforms with internal systems and external vendor solutions

Stakeholder Management
* Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, bridging the gap between technical teams and non-technical users
* Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions, and solution walkthroughs
* Provide clear and concise communication to stakeholders at all levels, including updates on delivery progress and key risks

Testing & Governance
* Define and execute test scenarios, including SIT and UAT support, ensuring solutions meet business and regulatory requirements
* Ensure appropriate documentation, controls, and governance artefacts are maintained in line with audit and compliance expectations
** Experience / Competences
** Essential* Demonstrated and proven experience in a Business Analyst role
* Proven understanding of the trade lifecycle (pre and post-trade)
* Understanding of financial transactional data and associated reference data
* Experience working with surveillance or regulatory platforms
* Experience with SQL and database querying
* Experience with data mapping and message protocols (formats such as JSON/XML/FIX)
* Familiarity with MAR, MIFID II or similar…