Director Equity Index Operations

Overview

Job Purpose

The Equity Operations Director will lead operational processes for equity index products, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while driving continuous improvement and automation. This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and expertise in equity markets and index methodologies. The manager will identify operational deficiencies, implement controls, and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of index operations analysts to ensure the daily accuracy of input data, corporate action implementation, index calculation and rebalancing and the timely delivery of data to customers
• Design and implement internal controls around the management of raw input data and derived data used in the indices
• Assess novel datasets for onboarding to the operations workflow, designing appropriate automated checks and quality control metrics and processes
• Work with other teams within ICE Data Services providing reference data, pricing and analytics to ensure the quality and timeliness of data used in the indices
• Identify workflow gaps and drive automation with technology partners to reduce risk, increase efficiency, and scale operations

Knowledge and Experience

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Math, Finance, Economics or Computer Science
• 10+ years of experience in equity operations, index operations, or related financial services role
• Advanced Python programming for automation, data manipulation, and workflow optimization
• Strong SQL expertise for data analysis, querying, and database management
• Deep knowledge of equity markets, index methodologies, and corporate action processing
• Experience with index calculation platforms and market data systems
• Proven leadership in operations management with focus on quality and efficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Thrives under pressure, prioritizing competing demands while maintaining client-centric focus
• Excellent communication skills across all mediums
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational capabilities
• Effective in both collaborative and autonomous environments
• Decisive decision-maker under pressure
• Proven leadership driving projects to completion with decisiveness and accountability

Preferred Knowledge and Experience 

• Relevant financial markets and performance measurement certifications (eg, CFA, CIPM)
• Knowledge of and experience with commodity futures contracts and other financial derivatives, such as options and options strategies
• Data science skills (pandas, numpy, statistical analysis) for advanced assessment and process automation
• Experience with portfolio analytics and performance attribution
• Background in financial data operations or index provider environment
• Track record of implementing process improvements that deliver measurable ROI

New York Base Salary Range 

The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $140,000 - 270,000 USD.  The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation.  While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances. 

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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.