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**Trainee Broker - Equities Finance** - TP ICAP seeks an entry-level Trainee Broker for its Equities finance desk. You'll gain hands-on exposure to global equity and financing markets, working with experienced brokers and institutional clients. Key responsibilities include supporting brokers, understanding market products, monitoring market movements, and delivering live quotes. Essential skills required are foundational knowledge of equities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure. Desired skills include European language skills, familiarity with market data platforms, and strong relationship-building skills.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
Currency: Not specified
Full 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 worlds 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 worlds most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.
Role Overview
This is an exciting entrylevel opportunity to begin a career in frontoffice financial markets within TP ICAPs Equities business, sitting within Link Brokers Equities Finance desk. As a Trainee Broker, you will receive structured onthejob training and gain handson exposure to fastpaced global equity and financing markets, working closely with experienced brokers and institutional clients. The role is ideally suited to a bright, motivated, and commercially curious individual who thrives in dynamic environments, can think on their feet, and enjoys working both autonomously and collaboratively within a small, highperforming team.
The Equities Finance desk focuses on the intermediation of securities financing and financingrelated equity products, facilitating transactions between banks, hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional counterparties. Key areas of activity may include:
Securities lending and borrowing
Repo and equity financing structures
Balance sheet and inventory financing
Liquidity and funding solutions linked to equity positions
The desk plays a critical role in:
Facilitating liquidity and funding between institutional counterparties
Providing realtime market colour and pricing intelligence
Supporting clients balance sheet, shortselling, and financing strategies
Interpreting market dynamics such as rates, funding costs, corporate actions, and equity supply/demand
Key Responsibilities
Provide daytoday operational and commercial support to brokers to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the desk.
Develop a strong understanding of the credit products traded within Euro Financials, including market conventions and trade lifecycle.
Monitor market movements, news flow, and macroeconomic developments relevant to European financial issuers.
Deliver live market quotes to traders and clients via messaging systems and trading platforms.
Assist in identifying potential trade opportunities and relative value strategies.
Accurately capture, calculate, and relay trade details and market information to brokers and clients on a daily basis.
Maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Act as a positive ambassador for TP ICAP Group, promoting its values and reputation with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience / Competencies
Essential
Foundational knowledge of Equities, Securities Financing, or Financial Markets more broadly.
Demonstrated interest in equity markets, financing mechanics, and market structure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and relay market data clearly and accurately.
Ability to perform under pressure in a fastmoving, commercially driven environment.
Analytical and problemsolving mindset, with intellectual curiosity.
High ethical standards and a commitment to responsible client service and market conduct.
Desired
Additional European language skills (written and spoken).
Familiarity with market data platforms, trading systems, or financial software.
Strong relationshipbuilding skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Demonstrable interest in equity markets, funding dynamics, and market microstructure.
High levels of energy, resilience, and motivation to learn, develop, and progress within a frontoffice broking environment.
Band & Level
Professional / 4
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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
UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London


