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.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,200 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

The Solution Architect is responsible for proactively and holistically leading or supporting the design, implementation and governance of a portfolio in accordance with enterprise standards to drive targeted business outcomes.  Solutions include systems (including applications, technologies, processes and information), shared infrastructure services and shared application services.

The Solution Architect will provide the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to the development of the enterprise's solutions architecture ensuring alignment to a defined set of processes and is implemented in reference to the target IT architectural standards.

This individual is responsible for the creation of deliverables and directing the evolution of the organization's portfolio of solutions, to match targeted business outcomes.

Solution Architects guide application design and define application architecture paradigms, such as service-oriented architecture (SOA), principles that influence design decisions and patterns that provide proven design solutions.

This roles reports into the Global Architecture function.

Role Responsibilities

Understand business drivers and business capabilities (future and current state), and determine corresponding enterprise system designs and change requirements to drive the organization's targeted business outcomesProvide technical leadership across departments; influence technical direction across the organisation ensuring all technology decisions satisfy both commercial and technical requirements.Manage and develop the architecture for a broad scope of projects, working closely with delivery teams that manage and design architecture for a single project or initiative.Provide management and system solutions to large, strategic, complex system development projects involving multiple platforms, distributed processing, multi-tier client server and web-based applications ensuring alignment with the overall enterprise.Monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements.Understand technology trends and recommend technology innovations which anticipate the future direction of the business, its drivers and technology strategy.Develop a roadmap for the evolution of enterprise assets within the remit of your specified portfolio from current to future state.Review and ensure major architectural designs are consistent, maintainable, flexible, and in line with the strategic direction of the business.Influence the adoption and use of new techniques and technical practices and advocates continuous improvement.Support, communicate and align technical skill development within the organisation.Identify the organizational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the solutions architecture.Document all solution architecture design and analysis work.Work closely with the program management office (PMO) or project management office to ensure the execution of plans corresponds with what is being promised.

Experience / Competences

Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experienceMinimum of five years of experience in at least two IT solution development disciplines, including technical architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or operationsGood understanding of strategic and new and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating modelsUnderstanding of agile methods and processes, and capability of supporting agile project teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debtExposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environmentsExperience of designing and delivering service-based architecture and display a sound understanding of architectural and design principlesBackground of working in a financial or trading organisation.Experience of Inter-Dealer Broking (Optional)

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiationStrong leadership skillsExcellent analytical and technical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent planning and organizational skillsKnowledge of key components of an enterprise technical architectureKnowledge of financial models and budgetingExcellent understanding of application development methodologies and infrastructure and network architectureAbility to work with developers in an inhouse and outsourced environmentSignificant enterprise systems development hands-on experience (C++, Java, C# or similar OO stack)

Competencies

Organizationally savvy, with a good understanding of the enterprise's political climate and how to navigate, influence key stakeholders.Ability to communicate, influence and persuade peersAbility to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situationsAbility to translate future-state business capabilities and requirements into solution architecture requirementsAbility to propose and estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternativesAbility to apply multiple technical solutions to business problemsAbility to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologiesProven ability to work well with othersWorks well under pressure, operating autonomously or as part of a teamStrong analytical and problem solving skills, use of initiative and strong organisational skills.Self-Starting

Client Focused

Personable and engagingCommunicates effectively and efficiently to internal and external stakeholdersBuild relationships and networks with both internally and externally wherever possibleDemonstrates strong customer focusDemonstrates ability to work effectively with othersConstructively handles disagreements to reach a resolutionAbility to work with diverse groups/ personalities

Innovative

Open to innovative ideas/ experiences and ability to create new ideas, approaches or insightsSeeks opportunities for improvementsHandles situations and problems with innovation and creativity

Dynamic & Competitive

Demonstrates high levels of energy in seeking out and achieving new goalsGoes that “extra mile”Is a self-starterShows evidence of being comfortable working in fast paced or pressured environmentsEnjoys a challenge and is able to escalateDoes not give up easily

Open & Communicative

Adapts communication style to suit audienceProjects personal credibilityInteracts confidently without being overbearingAbility to work effectively in a high pressure environmentKeeps emotions under control in difficult situationsHandles criticism constructively

Professional Integrity

Able to demonstrate honesty, integrity and professionalismPromotes loyalty to TP ICAP and its principlesWorks ethically and shows respect for both professional and company values

Effective

Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approachStrong analytical ability and problem solving skills

Job Band and Level: Function Head, 8

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. 

Location

Singapore - 50 Raffles Place - Singapore