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Intercontinental Exchange

Runs exchanges, data and mortgage technology

Analyst – Trading Operations

Full-TimeDeadline 9/22/27
$75k - $106.5k+ Incentive compensation
Mid
Bachelor's
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
Finance & Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • An active FINRA Series 7 license is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a trading environment, such as as a trader, trader's assistant, exchange or broker-dealer trading operations professional, or alternative trading system professional.
  • Hands-on experience with trading systems and exchange operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work overnight and non-traditional hours in a 24/7 trading environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to make sound decisions quickly under pressure.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
  • Strong client focus and collaborative approach.
Responsibilities
  • Provide real-time trading operational support for all NYSE Group exchanges.
  • Monitor trading activity, system performance, and electronic trading across all exchange products.
  • Execute daily checkout procedures and maintain accurate electronic logs of trading issues, disputes, and resolutions.
  • Assist member firms with inquiries related to order types, routing behavior, and trading functionality.
  • Engage with System Operations to escalate production issues and understand system workflows.
  • Consult with Technology, Product Management, and Relationship Management teams to onboard users and resolve technical issues.
  • Coordinate with NYSE Regulation and other exchanges regarding erroneous trades and clearly erroneous (CEE) rulings.
  • Disseminate market status updates and operational notices in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with Floor Operations teams to address and resolve real-time trading inquiries.
  • Develop expertise in proprietary trading systems and back-office tools to support client interactions and operational workflows.
  • Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that improve operational efficiency and client experience.
  • Support process documentation and post-incident reviews to drive continuous operational improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • FINRA Series 57 license.
  • SQL experience for issue investigation.

About the company

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Intercontinental Exchange

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Intercontinental Exchange runs financial marketplaces, clearing houses and data services for banks, investors and businesses that trade or finance assets. Its New York Stock Exchange lets companies raise capital and gives investors a place to buy and sell listed shares. ICE also sells market pricing and analytics, while its mortgage software supports lenders from loan applications through closing and servicing. Trading fees, listing fees and subscriptions pay for these services, and clearing houses manage the risk that one side of a trade fails to pay. Founded in 2000 to digitize energy trading, Intercontinental Exchange is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • Subscriptions support stability: ICE reported 51% recurring net revenue for 2025 in February 2026.
  • Employees get matched charitable giving: ICE matches eligible donations dollar for dollar up to $5,000 yearly.
  • Mortgage customers stay: Wells Fargo renewed its ICE servicing agreement in September 2026 after more than 35 years.

What critics are saying

  • Housing slowdowns hit mortgage fees: ICE earns transaction revenue per processed loan, and reduced lending has hurt receipts.
  • Clearing puts ICE capital at risk: over $200 million of its own money backs protection against member defaults.
  • Office attendance matters for data leaders: ICE's exchange content strategy manager role is designated in-office across four US locations.

What makes Intercontinental Exchange unique

  • Brent settlement follows physical oil: ICE uses published North Sea cargo trades and assessments to set its final price.
  • ICE prices assets without a trade: independent securities evaluations combine comparable quotes, yield curves and valuation models.
  • Mortgage ownership records run through ICE: its MERS system and electronic registry connect lenders beyond loan origination.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Remote Work Options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

21%
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The company that built the infrastructure for global financial and commodity markets is now investing in Isometric to do the same for the industrial economy.

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Isometric has closed its Series A funding round at $50 million with backing from Intercontinental Exchange, operator of the New York Stock Exchange. The investment brings Isometric's total capital raised to $75 million across seed and Series A rounds. The certification platform has been contracted to certify more than 16 million tonnes of carbon removal, making it the largest certifier globally by contracted volume. Isometric has since expanded beyond carbon removal into industrial emissions, energy, fuels and materials, with more than 200 projects now using its platform. Isometric's AI-powered Certify platform works with independent verifiers to examine data supporting sustainability claims, reducing certification timelines from months to hours. Customers include Microsoft, Anglo American, Boeing and JPMorgan Chase.

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ICE hits record 16.8M interest rate futures open interest in August, ADV up 14% YoY

Intercontinental Exchange reported strong August operating metrics, with double-digit year-over-year growth in average daily volume and open interest across major asset classes. The company achieved record interest rate futures open interest of 16.8 million lots on 31 August. Agriculture and metals contracts saw particularly strong growth, with average daily volume rising substantially year over year and open interest increasing more than half. Overall, August data showed 14% average daily volume growth and 19% open interest growth. The company's narrative projects $12.3 billion revenue and $4.6 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 5.7% yearly revenue growth. Analysts' estimates vary, with pessimistic projections showing revenue reaching $12.4 billion with flat earnings near $4.0 billion.

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NYSE parent ICE invests in tZERO, licenses 103 blockchain patents for tokenised securities platform

Intercontinental Exchange, parent of the New York Stock Exchange, has signed agreements with tZERO to build infrastructure for a tokenised securities platform. tZERO will serve as design partner for digital transfer-agent and broker-dealer systems supporting on-chain settlement. ICE will invest in tZERO's latest funding round and license its blockchain patent portfolio, which spans 23 patent families and 103 patents covering token lifecycles, compliance-aware transfer logic, and smart contract frameworks. tZERO is expected to seek approval as a digital transfer agent on ICE's NYSE-affiliated Digital Trading Platform. The companies will also evaluate using tZERO's tokenised assets for collateral management across ICE's clearing houses. The partnership marks tZERO's deepest tie to a major exchange operator. No timeline for regulatory approval or platform launch was disclosed.