Market Data Administrative Lead APAC

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

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Market Data Administration Lead to oversee the management, governance, and optimization of market data across the organization. This role is critical in ensuring data integrity, cost efficiency, vendor compliance, and strategic alignment with business needs. You will lead a team of market data professionals and collaborate with stakeholders across trading, finance, technology, and procurement.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing local Market Data Administration Team.
• Overall responsibility to maintain the Market Data Inventory integrity.
• Assist in the Market Data Inventory platform migration project.
• Manage contract database processes for vendors associated with Market Data e.g DACS Map Collect.
• Obtain appropriate cost approvals for user requests.
• Process ticket requests to add, cancel, or re-assign services due to moves, departures or change in business requirements.
• Process and manage tickets for movers/leavers/joiners.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure timely installation of products on user desktops.
• Assist with global Weekly/monthly database uploads for Bloomberg and HR.
• Assist Accounts Payable Team with ad hoc market Data invoice reconciliations, discrepancies and vendor queries.
• Screen notices and alerts from vendors, exchanges and third parties as to reporting obligations/ and business impact.
• Develop good relationships with all Market Data external vendors, internal departments and business partners.
• Manage Data permissioning and prepare declaration reporting obligations for Refinitiv, Bloomberg, IDC, and direct bill exchanges.
• Provide monthly Finance and Management reports and analysis to TP ICAP Business units.
• Review non usage reports for market data services to highlight potential cost saving and promote discussions with business units.
• Participate in department inventory projects and fulfil ad hoc business requests as well as assist with the ongoing challenge to deliver cost efficiencies.
• Be first point of escalation within the team on any permissioning/invoicing or other vendor related queries.
• Act as the lead point of contact to the Manila Hub for all procurement related matters.
• Act as a procurement team lead for the Manila Procurement team responsible for workload management, staff coverage planning and general HR management duties in support of the Procurement Category Heads.
  
  

Experience/Competences

Essential

• All-round knowledge of LSEG’s Workspace and Bloomberg’s Terminal & B-PIPE products.
• Knowledge of market data inventory tools e.g. Calero’s MDM and TRG’s Optimize Spend.
• Knowledge of entitlement systems e.g. Bloomberg’s EMRS and LSEG’s TREP and DACS.
• Takes industry best-practice and market trends into account in decision-making.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment.
• Line management experience.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring team members, fostering growth and enhancing team performance
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, team orientated, but also able to work independently.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of platform migration projects.
• Strong customer service focus, communicating with users and vendors on all levels.
• Knowledge of market data tools e.g. TRG’s ACT / PEAR.
• Experience of working within cross-regional teams.
  
  

Job Band and Level: Manager, 6

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 doesnt 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. Dont 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. Thats why were 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

Philippines - A.T. Yuchengco Centre - Taguig City

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