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TP ICAP

Head of Risk (Contract)

TP ICAP, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Group Overview

TP ICAP Group is a world‑leading provider of market infrastructure, delivering clients access to global financial and commodities markets. We improve price discovery, liquidity and data distribution through responsible, innovative solutions that connect clients to superior liquidity and data. The Group, founded in London in 1866, operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries and employs 5,200 people. Role Overview

This position leads the Americas Risk Management function, overseeing a team of three professionals and ensuring the region’s risk profile, governance and activities align with global standards. The role partners closely with Divisional CROs and the Americas management team to embed effective risk management into strategic and operational decisions, provides oversight of end‑to‑end risks, and serves as the primary regional contact for risk‑related regulatory matters. Role Responsibilities

Manage a team of three Risk Management professionals, ensuring risk profile, activities and governance are appropriately managed for the region. Work closely with Divisional CROs to align regional priorities with divisional requirements. Act as a trusted advisor to the Americas management team, providing risk‑management advice and input on strategic and operational matters. Embed risk management into day‑to‑day operations and decision‑making. Ensure the region’s end‑to‑end risks are managed in line with risk tolerance. Review and constructively challenge the Americas’ risk profile, ensuring risks are identified and mitigating actions implemented. Act as a triage function—identify, prioritise, and escalates risks for timely resolution. Implement and operate the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) across the region. Operate the risk governance structure, including chairing or supporting the committee/management forum responsible for oversight of the risk profile, and contribute to global risk committees. Ensure timely and accurate risk reporting to regional management, the Risk function, and relevant Group fora. Cohort of Regional Risk Team responsibilities:

Identify, evaluate and assess divisional and regional risks, including emerging risks. Oversee identification and remediation of risk events, with issue tracking, action plans and risk acceptances. Contribute to the Group’s risk assurance oversight, including thematic and deep‑dive reviews, control assurance and issue follow‑ups.

Monitor the region’s risk profile on an ongoing basis, including KRI oversight and thresholds. Provide risk management input, constructive challenge and oversight for new business initiatives, M&A, change management and product development processes. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for risk management and support preparation of regulatory submissions. Provide accurate and timely risk analysis and insights to stakeholders to support informed risk‑taking. Serve as the main point of contact for risk‑related matters with regulators. Collaborate with the central Risk Centres of Excellence (COEs) to leverage specialised expertise. Reporting Line

CRO, Liquidnet and Interim Head of Compliance, Americas Experience / Competences

Essential

Proven experience in a senior risk leadership role within a global institution, preferably in financial services or a broker‑dealer environment. Deep understanding of operational risk, enterprise risk management and U.S. regulatory frameworks. Strong knowledge of equities, fixed income, exchange‑traded derivatives, FX and Energy & Commodity markets. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board levels. Demonstrated ability to lead regional teams and manage complex risk issues. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Hands‑on operator with a proactive and collaborative leadership style. Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills. Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of business drivers. Desired

Experience in financial risk management. Knowledge of electronic and algorithmic trading. Experience with GRC platforms and risk analytics tools. Well‑connected within the risk management community. $1400–$1500 per day Location

USA – 200 Vesey Street – New York, NY We support a diverse and inclusive environment.

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