Job Purpose
ICE Data Services is looking for a Senior Fixed Income Analyst with a background in municipal bonds. The primary responsibility of the Senior Fixed Income Analyst will be to generate daily EOD and intraday CEP evaluations for municipal bonds and other municipal credit instruments as part of Ice Data Service’s 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.
Responsibilities
- Daily and intraday evaluation of municipal fixed income securities using proprietary models
- 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
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of market experience with municipal fixed income securities preferred; High Yield experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of the market forces impacting the municipal fixed income 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
