Analyst, Market Regulation

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

ICE Futures U.S., Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., seeks a full-time Analyst to join its Market Regulation team. You will investigate trading activity in derivatives markets to detect possible rule violations and provide guidance to market participants.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, familiarity with futures markets, and the ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Math or J.D.
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with futures markets, commodities and trading
• Knowledge of data analytics tools is a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Self-starter who can prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Ability to communicate with market participants and regulators

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of Exchange rules and CFTC regulations
• Stay informed on relevant regulations and policy developments
• Understand commodity markets, especially energy and agricultural
• Monitor cash and futures market relations
• Work with large, complex data sets
• Research data from real-time and post-trade systems to identify abnormalities
• Document analyses of trading activity
• Investigate potential rule violations and draft investigative reports
• Build relationships with market participants and provide guidance
• Improve processes to find efficiencies
• Collaborate with tech teams to enhance operations

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Futures markets knowledge

Data analytics tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Math or Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Purpose

ICE Futures U.S., Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. presents a unique opportunity for a full-time Analyst to join its Market Regulation team. ICE Futures U.S., Inc. is a U.S. derivatives exchange registered with and regulated by the CFTC as a contract market for commodity futures and options. The Market Regulation Department is responsible for enforcing the Exchange’s rules through market advisories, investigations and disciplinary actions. In this position you will be responsible for investigating trading activity in derivatives markets to detect potential violations of Exchange rules and CFTC Regulations applicable to trading in energy, agricultural, & financial futures and options traded on ICE Futures U.S. markets, and provide guidance to market participants based on their dynamic needs. You must be professional, proactive, analytical, able to collaborate with others and create efficient, innovative approaches to gathering and analyzing data, and communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Develop substantive knowledge of Exchange’s rules and CFTC regulations
• Stay informed on relevant Federal regulations, policy and developments
• Develop knowledge of commodity markets, particularly related to energy, financial & agricultural markets
• Monitor the relation between cash commodity fundamentals and the futures market, particularly in energy and agricultural markets
• Work with large, complex data sets
• Research data from a variety of real time and post trade systems to identify abnormalities or potential rule violations
• Document detailed analyses of trading activity
• Conduct investigations of potential rule violations by obtaining testimony, compiling records and drafting investigative reports for presentation to disciplinary committees
• Build relationships with market participants and provide guidance on Exchange rules
• Improve common processes to find efficiencies
• Collaborate with others on technology and systems to enhance operational processes

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Math or Juris Doctorate
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with futures markets, commodities and trading
• Familiarity with data analytic tools is a plus
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who can prioritize and meet deadline pressure
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high stress environment
• Ability to communicate with market participants, federal regulators and executive management
• Knowledge of futures exchange operations, trading, risk management or regulations

New York Base Salary Range

The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $70,000 - 90,000 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. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

Illinois Base Salary Range

The expected base salary for this role, if located in Illinois, is between $60,000 - 80,000 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. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

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