Futures Market Regulation Analyst - Investigations & Data

ICE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Futures U.S., Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, invites an Analyst to join its Market Regulation team in New York. You will investigate trading activity in derivatives markets to detect potential violations of Exchange rules and CFTC regulations, and provide guidance to market participants.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Math or JD, strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills, and familiarity with futures markets; experience

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Futures markets knowledge

Data analytics

Self-starter

Regulatory communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Economics/Finance/Math or JD

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

ICE Futures U.S., Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, invites an Analyst to join its Market Regulation team in New York. You will investigate trading activity in derivatives markets to detect potential violations of Exchange rules and CFTC regulations, and provide guidance to market participants.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Math or JD, strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills, and familiarity with futures markets; experience