Senior Fixed Income Analyst in UK

Job Purpose

ICE Data Services, Pricing and Reference Data provides an extensive range of financial market data services and analytics to thousands of customers worldwide, including banks, brokerage firms, mutual funds companies, ETF sponsors, hedge funds, pension funds, insurance companies and asset management firms.

In addition, our offerings are also used by financial information providers, information media companies, and VARs such as software providers, processors, custodians and other outsourcing organizations.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide Evaluations for Money Market securities on a daily basis.

The Analyst will take full responsibility for the evaluation process in designated markets which includes monitoring news and market activity, interacting with market participants, analysis of market information and modelling of securities.

In this role you are expected to develop and successfully apply specialist knowledge of assigned markets and strong knowledge of the techniques and models used in the evaluation process.

You will also work on projects to expand evaluation coverage and product offering.

Knowledge and Experience

• evaluation of Money Market fixed income securities using proprietary models
• spread and quote research - interaction with market participants, analysis of primary and secondary markets
• of contacts with market participants
• of market information and application of this in the evaluation process
• client query handling
• to Market Communications when required (internal to support the sales team and external publication to clients and media)
• of evaluation coverage through client portfolio additions and market initiatives, working to tight deadlines where necessary
• and enhancement of quality assurance and control measures within designated field
• for researching and furthering specialist knowledge of assigned markets
• of ad-hoc research projects as directed by management and senior analysts
• to facilitate relationships with market contacts
• analytical with strong attention to detail
• to work under stringent time constraints and prioritise workload
• oral and written communication skills
• of MS Office, including Excel and VBA
• but with ability to work effectively in a team
• knowledge of Fixed Income Markets Fundamentals and Money Markets in particular.
• of various differing bond structures would also be an asset
• income modelling skills desirable
• good degree in or including Economics, Finance or a Business related subject
• language an advantage