Product Sales Specialist - OTC Derivatives, Parameta Solutions in London

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 operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries and is home to a stable of premium brands.

About Parameta Solutions: Parameta Solutions is the Data & Analytics division of TP ICAP Group. The business provides clients with unbiased OTC content and proprietary data, in-depth insights across price discovery, risk management, benchmark and indices, and pre- and post-trade analytics. Its post-trade solutions offering helps market participants control their counterparty and regulatory risks through a growing range of tools that manage balance-sheet exposure, as well as compression and optimisation services.

Role Overview: The Product Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping Parameta Solutions’ data-driven decision-making and commercial strategy. This role is central to the collection, validation, and interpretation of OTC derivatives data, enabling the business to generate compelling insights that underpin our evidential data offering. The Specialist will combine deep knowledge of OTC derivatives markets with advanced technical and analytical skills to ensure our datasets are robust, reliable, and actionable.

Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain a broad and deep understanding of the OTC derivatives markets, including instrument structures, pricing methodologies, and the needs of key client personas for OTC data.
• Identify, source, and collect relevant quantitative and qualitative data from internal trading systems, external databases, APIs, surveys, and market records.
• Validate, transform, and cleanse data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Conduct detailed analysis to detect trends, patterns, and anomalies. Build reports, dashboards, and visualisations to present insights clearly and persuasively.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations that support product development, sales strategy, and client engagement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver tailored analysis, ensuring stakeholders are equipped with relevant and timely insights.
• Design and enhance data collection, validation, and reporting processes to drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensure all data handling, analysis, and reporting practices comply with legal, regulatory, and internal security standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies in data science and financial analytics, proposing new approaches to strengthen evidential data strategy.

Experience & Competences:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance).
• Demonstrated understanding of OTC derivatives markets, including how instruments are structured, traded, and priced.
• Strong SQL expertise and experience querying/managing large, complex datasets.
• Proficiency with business intelligence and visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Proven ability to analyse complex data, identify meaningful insights, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex findings for diverse stakeholders.
• High standards of accuracy and quality control in data handling and reporting.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Desired:

• Previous experience in a broker, trading, or market infrastructure environment, ideally with exposure to OTC data products.
• Familiarity with statistical or data science programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Working knowledge of cloud-based data storage and warehousing (e.g., AWS, Azure, Snowflake).
• Understanding of valuation, risk metrics, and quantitative finance methodologies.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging data trends, technologies, and tools relevant to financial markets.
• Progress toward or completion of relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, IMC, or advanced data science/analytics qualifications).

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.

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.