Analyst, Index Operations

ICE Clear Europe Limited; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is seeking an entry-level index analyst to support the ICE Data Indices business.

You will assist senior colleagues in collecting, validating and analyzing market and index data to support development and maintenance and to respond to client inquiries. In this role you will help ensure accurate index calculations, publish product files on a timely basis, and collaborate on onboarding new indices.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Finance, or Sciences.
• 2+ years’ experience in financial/market data.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to write Python and VB macros.
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Fluent English; willingness to work on some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and publish index values accurately for intraday and end-of-day data.
• Support globalization efforts for equity index coverage.
• Assist in migrating legacy products to a new tech stack.
• Research corporate actions affecting constituents using vendors and filings.
• Maintain production quality and onboard new indices and processes.
• Verify pricing and analytics data; determine disposition of exceptions.
• Prepare templates for routine research publications.
• Collaborate with clients to understand needs and respond promptly.
• Collect data and perform analyses for ad-hoc client requests.

Skills

Excel

Word

Python

VB macros

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Undergraduate degree in quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Finance, Sciences)

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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.