Analyst, Market Regulation

Overview

ICE Futures U.S., Inc., a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., presents a full-time Analyst position 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 enforces the Exchange’s rules through market advisories, investigations and disciplinary actions. In this position you will investigate trading activity in derivatives markets to detect potential violations of Exchange rules and CFTC Regulations applicable to trading in energy, agricultural, and financial futures and options traded on ICE Futures U.S. markets, and provide guidance to market participants based on their dynamic needs. You must be professional, proactive, analytical, able to collaborate with others and create efficient, innovative approaches to gathering and analyzing data, and communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Develop substantive knowledge of the Exchange’s rules and CFTC regulations
• Stay informed on relevant federal regulations, policy and developments
• Develop knowledge of commodity markets, particularly related to energy, financial, and agricultural markets
• Monitor the relation between cash commodity fundamentals and the futures market, particularly in energy and agricultural markets
• Work with large, complex data sets
• Research data from a variety of real-time and post-trade systems to identify abnormalities or potential rule violations
• Document detailed analyses of 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
• 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, Math, or Juris Doctorate
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with futures markets, commodities, and trading
• Familiarity with data analytics 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
• Knowledge 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, is between $82,400 and $97,900 USD. The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation. While we provide this range as general guidance, ICE compensates employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive 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 $69,000 and $82,400 USD. The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation. While we provide this range as general guidance, ICE compensates employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive 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.