Senior Analyst, Index Product Development

ICE Clear Europe Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,,

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Time off

Paid leave for qualifying

Job summary

ICE Clear Europe Limited seeks a Senior Analyst to lead the design and verification of bespoke and standard index products within the IDI product team. You will translate client demand into production-ready indices and contribute to research publications and client materials.

The role requires strong Python and Excel skills, SQL familiarity, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. You will work with large datasets and support global product initiatives in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field or related area.
• Strong experience in credit research, reference data, or indices design.
• Proficiency with Python and Excel; working knowledge of SQL.
• Familiarity with equity/fixed income index construction and analytics.
• Excellent communication and ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and verification of new index products across asset classes.
• Own end-to-end validation of new index builds and data accuracy.
• Analyze large datasets using Python, SQL, and Excel; ensure quality checks.
• Develop proficiency with the ICE Index Platform and related tools.
• Contribute to research publications, market commentary, and methodology docs.
• Identify workflow efficiencies to improve accuracy and reduce turnaround time.
• Provide ad hoc data analysis to support the global IDI product team.

Skills

Python

Excel

SQL

Index design

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Technology, or related

Tools

Windows Office

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose

This role sits at the center of ICE’s index design, build, and delivery process. As a Senior Analyst on the IDI product team, you will lead the design and verification of new index products,translating client demand and market insight into robust, production-ready indices. You will also contribute to research publications and client-facing materials that communicate the value of ICE’s index franchise. The position requires strong analytical judgment, the ability to work with large and complex datasets, and clear, effective written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and prototyping of bespoke and standard fixed income, equity,or commodityindices in partnership with IDI product, R&D, and quantitative teams to meet client and market demand
• Own the end-to-end verification of new index builds—validating that methodology rules have been correctly implemented and that calculated data is accurate at both the security and index level
• Analyze, interpret, and quality-check large datasets spanning analytics, index constituents, and portfolio-level metrics using Python, SQL, and advanced Excel
• Develop and maintain proficiency with the ICE Index Platform (Index Constituents, Profiling tool, Data Download, Custom Index tool, etc.), which is central to daily workflows; onboarding and training will be provided
• Contribute to research publications, market commentary, and methodology documentation—preparing charts, tables, and written analysis that translate complex index data into clear takeaways for internal stakeholders and clients
• Identify and implement workflow efficiencies and process improvements that increase accuracy and reduce turnaround time
• Provide ad hoc research and data analysis to support the global IDI product team

Knowledge & Experience

Required

• Undergraduatedegree in Business, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Technology, or a related quantitative field
• 3–5 years of experience in credit research, reference data, security pricing, portfolio management, trading, indices, or ETF design
• Proficiency with Python and Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation); working knowledge of SQL
• Familiarity with common construction methodologies for equity and fixed income indices, and with index and portfolio analytics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into specific, actionable takeaways
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of ownership over accuracy and quality
• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Competence with Windows Office tools (Word, PowerPoint) for presentations and documentation

Preferred

• Professional certifications such as CFA or CIPM
• Knowledge of product management procedures and frameworks
• Experience with database querying and scripting beyond basic SQL
• Eagerness to learn new tools and methodologies, and to collaborate across functions and geographies

New York Base SalaryRange

The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $100,000 - 155,000 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.

• healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision)
• a 401(k) plan
• life insurance
• time off
• 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.