About the Role
This role leads the design and verification of new fixed income 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 indices 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 bond-level 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.)
- 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
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Technology, or a related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in fixed income markets—e.g., 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
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- Microsoft Excel
- Fixed income markets
- Index design
- Data analysis
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Windows Office tools
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior Analyst
- 3+ years of experience
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 - $155,000 USD
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision)
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance
- Time off
- Paid leave for qualifying circumstances
About the Company
- Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is a leading global provider of data, analytics, and trading solutions.
Equal Opportunity
- Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.
