Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.(Ice) New York City , NY 10005
Posted 7 days ago
Overview
Job Purpose
The primary focus of this position is to support the ICE Data Indices (IDI) product team in New York, mostly working with fixed income indices, including working with and understanding bond analytics. The candidate will be part of a team working in the design, verification, and release of new index builds. The candidate must be comfortable with working individually and in collaboration with the team.
The position involves the design of new index and methodology prototypes and working with the quant and development teams for their implementation. Once the index is approved and coded for production, the position also requires the verification and checking that the correct rules have been applied to the new indices and the calculations are accurate. The position requires working with large amounts of data and analyzing and interpreting it, both at the index and underlying security level. Knowledge of Excel tools is a fundamental part of the job, as is knowledge of Python. Many tasks will be carried out using the ICE Index Platform, which will be learned on the job. Knowledge of equity and fixed income index calculation methodologies will be needed and will be acquired if not currently possessed.
Responsibilities
Work with IDI product, R&D and quant teams to design and build bespoke and standard indices and prototypes to meet client demand
Verification of new index builds and the validation of calculated data
Work with Python and large spreadsheets including both index and securities data, using the tools needed for the corresponding analysis
Analyze, interpret, and validate data and analytics both at the bond and index level
Work with databases and carryout analysis using Excel tools and/or Python
Assist IDI Operations team to design, build and productionize automated QC checks to streamline routine tasks
Command of and use of the ICE Index Platform will be fundamental to carry many tasks, e.g. Index Constituents, Profiling tool, Data Download, Custom Index tool, etc. Learning about the Platform will be on the job
Apply problem-solving skills to identify innovative work-flow efficiencies and process improvements resulting in increased accuracy levels
Ad hoc research or data analysis to support IDI product team globally
Knowledge and Experience
Undergraduate degree, preferably in Math, Finance, Engineering, Physics or Technology.
Proficiency with Python and Microsoft Excel tools and formulas
Good Windows Office skills for Word, PowerPoint, etc are also required
Familiarity with SQL scripts a plus
Professional certificates such CFA/CIPM are also a plus
Strong analytical and judgment skills with the ability to comprehend complex materials and be able to link the dots. Ability to distill large amounts of information into specific takeaways
Good organizational skills, with the ability to work under stringent time constraints, multi-task and prioritize workload
Familiar with common construction methodologies for equity and fixed income indices, and with index and portfolio analytics and associated systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
Excellent attention to detail and high degree of demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Eagerness to learn and collaborate with others
Personable and with the ability to work as a part of a team and independently in a fast paced, high pressured, fluid environment.
2 to 5 years of work experience
Schedule
This role offers work from home flexibility of one day per week.
New York Base Salary Range
The expected base salary for this role if located in New York City is between 122,700 - 162,200 USD. The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange's incentive compensation. While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.(Ice)