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.
Liquidnet
Liquidnet is a next-generation agency execution specialist. Powered by technology that helps drive institutional alpha, our trading and liquidity network intelligently and securely connects the world’s investors with the world’s investments.
Established in 1999 on the belief that there was a better way to trade, Liquidnet' journey began with a vision to create a platform that goes beyond traditional transactional models.
We wanted to build a community where traders could connect, collaborate, and execute trades with confidence. Over the years, we've grown from a vision into a thriving ecosystem that empowers the buy side in ways never before imagined.
We are committed to making trading more efficient, intelligent, and accessible. Our purpose guides every decision we make, from the tools we develop to the relationships we nurture with our Members.
Role Overview
Liquidnet Europe Limited is looking for a Senior Front Office Support Engineer to take a leading role within the Europe Front Office Support team. The team requires an experienced, technically strong engineer who can drive operational excellence, mentor junior team members, and take ownership of complex issues across our trading platform. You will leverage deep expertise in FIX, Linux, Windows Server, DevOps, databases, networking, and cloud technologies to ensure platform reliability and performance.
This is a hands-on leadership role involving complex troubleshooting across cross-platform market-leading technologies, driving automation and tooling improvements, and acting as the primary escalation point for critical production issues. You will lead projects, drive new feature implementations, oversee client migrations, and champion Liquidnet's migration to cloud-based technologies. The role also includes oversight of member user administration, OMS integration support, and trade lifecycle issues for both the MTF platform and trading desk, with a focus on root-cause analysis and preventative improvements.
The successful candidate should possess a positive 'can-do' attitude and an intuitively high level of customer service in their approach. This will complement strong FIX, database (SQL, Sybase or Oracle), Linux, understanding of cloud-based technologies, Windows and Networking troubleshooting skills, along with a proven ability to lead and mentor.
Role Responsibilities
Act as technical lead and primary escalation point for complex application support issues, driving root-cause analysis and resolution across the trading platform
Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and ensuring knowledge transfer within the team
Design, implement, and maintain automation solutions to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency across key business processes
Own and drive projects including new feature implementations, client migrations, and cloud migration initiatives
Fulfil and oversee complex client customisation requests within algorithmic trading systems and MTF platform
Manage and optimise team processes including chat, queue, and mailbox workflows to ensure SLA adherence
Perform advanced troubleshooting and analysis of order routing, trade flow, and post-trade issues
Lead the 'follow the sun' support model coordination, working closely with global teams in APAC and US
Drive incident management practices, trend identification, and post-mortem analysis. Collaborate with development teams to influence platform improvements based on support insights
Occasional weekend work will be required during major upgrades and out of hours testing
Experience / Competences
Essential
Hands-on production support experience within a financial institution (buy-side, sell-side, venue/platform provider)
Deep application support experience within a Unix / Linux environment
Expert working knowledge of the FIX protocol, including complex debugging of FIX sessions and message flows
Strong experience supporting and troubleshooting Windows Server environments
Advanced experience in troubleshooting network problems: firewalls, routing, DNS, load balancers, and connectivity issues
Working knowledge of multiple buy-side or sell-side Order Management Systems
Strong understanding of international equity market mechanics, flows, and settlement processes
Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, delivering to deadlines
Expert-level experience with MSSQL, Oracle and Sybase database environments, including complex query-writing and performance tuning
A natural leader who relishes the prospect of supporting an expanding business and driving continuous improvement in support functions
Motivated self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities and can work autonomously, setting the standard for the team
Ability to confidently communicate at all stakeholder levels (technical, client, trader, executive team) and influence decision-making
Passionate about customer satisfaction and service excellence
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure
Disciplined approach towards Service Level Agreement adherence and minimising Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR)
Willing to embrace core business values demonstrated by day-to-day work ethic
Analytical and disciplined approach to problem-solving, with a focus on prevention over reaction
Must be a team player who actively participates in projects, mentors others, and collaborates across departments
Must be flexible in relation to working hours
Positive approach to the day-to-day, with the resilience to handle high-pressure production incidents
Desired
Experience with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices, including monitoring, incident response, and post-mortem analysis
Proven experience applying AI or machine-learning models to optimise workflows, identify patterns, and drive intelligent automation solutions
Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, including cluster management, deployment, scaling, and observability
Deep practical knowledge of algorithmic trading workflows, including the behaviour, lifecycle, and risk controls of execution algos used across the EMEA markets
Experience designing and supporting message-based architectures (Solace, Kafka, or similar)
Practical understanding of global Listed Derivatives markets and system workflows
Proven experience managing cloud-based infrastructure and services (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including architecture design and cost optimisation
Strong understanding of DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing
Experience with industry-standard monitoring tools (ITRS or similar) including configuration and alert design
Advanced automation experience using Python, PERL, or similar scripting languages, including building tooling for the wider team
Understanding of financial regulations and reporting requirements in EMEA and Asia cash equity markets
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
Job Band & Level
#LNET #LI-Hybrid
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
