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Fair Value Analyst
Intercontinental Exchange
New York, NY, United States
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary responsibility of this position will be to evaluate global equity and fixed income securities as part of Interactive Data’s Fair Value Information Service. 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. Furthermore, the ideal candidate should have an understanding of statistical methods, including regression analysis, and be able to apply these methods for evaluation, back-testing, and research purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities
The analyst must have very strong quantitative and analytical skills, as well as strong technical market knowledge. VBA, Python, R or and other programming skills are highly valued.
In addition, the evaluator will be responsible for monitoring news and global market conditions. Success in this position requires that a close and trusting professional relationship be built with clients, colleagues, and other industry participants. Additionally, success will be dependent on the evaluator’s ability to maintain a well-organized and clearly documented overview of the evaluation process in accordance with the policies and procedures utilized within the Fair Value Evaluation Group.
Knowledge and Experience
• Knowledge of global financial markets and awareness of market forces
• Proficient in practical applications of statistical analysis
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, written and verbal 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
Core Competencies
Competencies are the skills and behaviors that are critical both to your personal performance and to ICE’s continued success. The core competencies apply to every member of staff working for ICE.
Teamwork
• Offers time and/or assistance to colleagues; is widely regarded and respected as someone to go to for help
• Fosters friendly and cooperative relationships with others; colleagues enjoy working with the
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• Shares knowledge and mentors staff; works to develop others’ knowledge as well as own
• Gives and shares credit as appropriate
• Contributes to recruiting and training efforts of others, including candidate referrals, job interviews and mentoring
• Attends and participates in company and department level functions inside and outside of the office
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Demonstrates an understanding of the urgent nature of our business and the need to proactively find and fix problems quickly and effectively takes ownership and follows through on decisions; doesn’t minimize or forget about problems
• Determines and fixes root causes rather than just treating symptoms
• Applies novel techniques to solve problems that are more ambiguous; challenges long-held beliefs when necessary
• Quickly and effectively identifies alternative solutions and the pros/cons of each; confirms that a proposed solution has no unintended consequences
• Takes steps to mitigate risk
• Consults with colleagues and recommends solutions based on the best interests of customers and shareholders, even when the opinion is unpopular
Communication
• Actively listens and speaks to, not over, others
• Uses clear and constructive language orally and in writing
• Communicates important developments to the relevant and appropriate audiences in a timely and consistent manner
• Asks follow-up questions to ensure all points are understood
• Takes time to objectively listen to all viewpoints before forming an opinion
• Builds consensus among differing views
Professionalism & Integrity
• Makes a positive impression; represents the company well on the phone and in person, including maintaining attire and appearance that is consistent with company image and appropriate for employee’s role
• Models a ‘can-do’ attitude and takes initiative as a self-starter; inspires and motivates others to do the same
• Embraces, rather than resists, additional responsibilities
• Refrains from office gossip; settles rather than creates conflict with and between others
• Exhibits desired work habits including regular office hours and extra hours when necessary while minimizing breaks and non-work related activities
• Adheres to all corporate policies; makes prudent use of company resources
LOCATION NY: New York (100 Church St.)
FULL TIME / PART TIMEFull time
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.