Manager, Market Surveillance

Intercontinental Exchange; New York, DeLand (NY, FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Manager for its Market Regulation team. This role involves overseeing market activities to ensure compliance with regulations, engaging with market participants, and improving operational processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in regulatory roles and strong analytical skills. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact market integrity.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in regulatory or market surveillance roles.
• Strong knowledge of commodities markets and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cash commodities and futures markets, particularly in energy and agriculture.
• Conduct investigations of potential rule violations and document findings.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Market Surveillance

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Math

Tools

Data Analytic Tools

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

ICE Futures U.S., Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. presents a unique opportunity for a full time Manager 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, with minimal supervision, for monitoring and reviewing activity in various cash settled and physically delivered futures contracts to ensure orderly markets, approving position limit exemptions based on a review of the relevant application and the Rules of the Exchange, engaging in monitoring of position data to detect potential violations of Exchange rules and CFTC Regulations, and providing guidance to market participants based on their dynamic needs. You must be professional, proactive, analytical, able to collaborate with others, create efficient, innovative approaches to gathering and analyzing data, and communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the relation between cash commodities and futures markets, particularly in energy and agricultural markets
• Assess new products launched to ensure systems and relevant surveillance controls are prepared to accommodate the new products
• Review and approve applications for exemptions from position limits with minimal supervision
• Respond to inquiries related to position limits, open interest, product specifications and delivery procedures with minimal supervision
• Research data from a variety of real time and post trade systems to identify abnormalities, market surveillance breaches or potential rule violations
• Document detailed analyses of positions and 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
• Work with large, complex data sets
• 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 or Math
• 7 or more years of experience in regulatory or market surveillance roles
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant Federal regulations, policies and developments which impact market surveillance duties
• Knowledge of commodities markets, particularly financial and agricultural markets
• Knowledge of physically settled futures markets, deliveries, commodities and trading
• Experience in managing others
• 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
• Knowledgeable 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 City is between $150,000 - $200,000 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 $130,000 and $165,000 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.

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