Analyst, Index Operations

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking an entry-level Index Analyst to support ICE Data Indices.

You will assist in collecting, validating and analyzing market data to support index development and client inquiries, under supervision. Responsibilities include calculating intraday and end-of-day index values, ensuring timely file delivery, aiding in globalization, and improving processes on a new tech stack.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in quantitative discipline (math, finance, sciences).
• 2+ years in financial/market data industry.
• Strong basic knowledge of corporate actions and markets is a plus.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Fluent in English; additional languages helpful.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate calculation of intraday and End of Day index values and timely delivery of index files.
• Support globalization efforts of ICE Data Indices business.
• Drive product integration onto new tech stack.
• Research corporate actions impacting constituents using vendors, filings, and exchange sources.
• Maintain production quality while onboarding new indices, products, and processes.
• Verify daily index and security-level pricing and analytics data; handle exceptions.
• Prepare report templates with standard charts and data tables for publications.
• Work with clients to understand needs and respond timely and comprehensively.
• Collect data and prepare analyses for ad-hoc client requests.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Finance, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

Visual Basic

Excel

Word

Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

The index analyst role is an entry level position that supports the ICE Data Indices business. Analysts assist senior colleagues in collecting, validating and analyzing market and analytic financial instrument and index data to support index product development and maintenance and to respond to client inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Index Calculation / Publication - Ensure accurate calculation of all intraday and End of Day Index Values, and accurate, complete, and timely delivery of all Index product files to internal and external clients
• Serve as key resource in globalization efforts of our equity index business and coverage
• Drive product integration and streamlining efforts bringing legacy product onto new tech stack
• Research and validation of corporate actions impacting constituents of equity indices by consulting vendors, filings, and exchange sources
• Responsible for maintaining production quality on current products while assisting in the onboarding of new indices, products and processes
• Verify daily index and security-level pricing and analytics data; research and determine the appropriate disposition of identified exceptions
• Prepare report templates, with standard charts and data tables, for regular research publications
• Work with clients to understand their needs, escalating and prioritizing issues/questions, and reverting back in a timely and comprehensive fashion.
• Collect data and prepare analyses in support of ad-hoc client requests

Knowledge and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in quantitative discipline i.e. Mathematics, Finance, Sciences
• 2+ years' experience in the financial and/or market data industry
• Basic knowledge of corporate actions, financial instruments and markets is a plus but not required provided the candidate demonstrates strong basic skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Advanced Excel, Word and familiarity with Office Suite. Must have experience in writing Python and Visual Basic macros
• Strong analytic mindset with ability to piece separate processes as part of greater whole
• Fluent in English; additional languages are helpful but not required
• Must be able to work on some holidays

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.