Fixed Income Analyst

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.•New York, NY

1d•$82,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

ICE Data Services is an industry leading provider of high quality evaluated pricing across multiple asset classes including fixed income, derivatives, credit and OTC securities. We support mission-critical processes across the front, middle and back offices of organizations around the world through our award-winning end of day (EOD) and continuous evaluated pricing (CEP) products, offering comprehensive coverage and reliable delivery. ICE Data Services is looking for a Fixed Income Analyst with a background in municipal bonds. The primary responsibility of the Municipal Fixed Income Analyst will be to assist with the management and maintenance of the ICE Municipal Yield Curve, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of curve outputs. As a secondary responsibility, the analyst will support the generation of daily EOD and intraday CEP evaluations for municipal bonds and other municipal credit instruments as part of ICE Data Services’ Municipal Evaluations Group. The candidate will work in a team environment collecting market data, and interacting with colleagues in the Municipal Evaluations Group, internal stakeholders, and the municipal fixed income client base. Knowledge of municipal fixed income securities and experience in the municipal bond market are required.

Requirements

3+ years of market experience with municipal fixed income securities
Strong understanding of the market forces impacting the municipal fixed income market
Familiarity with yield curves and term structure models as applied to the municipal market
Some knowledge of practical applications of statistical analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable learning new technology as it applies to securities valuation
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work under stringent time constraints, multi-task and prioritize workload
Ability to digest market information and articulate in a structured and concise manner
Team player with willingness to collaborate with colleagues and take direction from management
Independent self-starter, able to sustain productivity in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work the hours necessary to achieve daily objectives

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the ICE Municipal Yield Curve, including daily calibration, quality control, and timely publication of curve outputs
Collaborate with technology and data science teams on curve methodology enhancements and model validation
Support daily EOD and intraday CEP evaluation of municipal fixed income securities using proprietary models when not engaged in yield curve management
Interpret market information and apply it to the evaluation process
Contribute to new product and system enhancement development projects as needed
Respond to time critical daily customer inquiries; must be comfortable with frequent client contact
Establish and maintain market contacts; interact with market participants
Research and build specialist knowledge of assigned markets
Monitor news and market conditions and provide commentary as required
Undertake ad-hoc research projects as directed by management