Fixed Income Analyst

Job Purpose

ICE Data Services, a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange Inc., has an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Income Analyst to join our team in Pricing and Reference Data. The primary responsibility of the Fixed Income Analyst position will be to evaluate corporate fixed income securities, specifically Leveraged Loans as part of IDS' Corporate Evaluations Group. The candidate should have an understanding of corporate loans and the syndicated loan market. The candidate must possess a solid understanding of global financial markets, and in particular, a conceptual understanding of the market forces impacting equity and fixed income movements and the determinants of equity and bond valuation. Success in this position requires that a professional relationship be built with clients, colleagues, and other industry participants.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating leveraged loans and monitoring news and global market conditions.
• Reviewing and managing market data and industry identifiers.
• Responding to time-critical customer inquiries.
• Maintain a well-organized and clearly documented overview of the Evaluation process in accordance with the policies and procedures utilized within the Corporate Evaluations group.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in the Fixed Income Market ideally with trading or analyzing the leveraged loan asset class
• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) preferred
• Knowledge of global financial markets and awareness of market forces
• Proficient in practical applications of statistical analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under stringent time constraints, multi-task and prioritize workload
• Team player with the willingness to take direction from management
• Independent self-starter, able to sustain productivity
• Willingness to work the hours necessary to achieve daily objectives
• Ability to facilitate superior market participant relationships
• PC literate, knowledgeable in Microsoft Office