Market Regulation Analyst

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Market Regulation Analyst supports the ICE Futures Europe (IFEU) Market Regulation department in meeting its regulatory obligations by leveraging advanced data skills to enhance market surveillance and compliance controls. This data‑driven role requires strong programming abilities in SQL and Python, as well as excellent analytical and investigative skills to interpret large, complex datasets and develop innovative solutions. The analyst must be proactive, collaborative, and able to communicate clearly, with a keen interest in finance and research, and the ability to produce concise business requirement documents.

Responsibilities

• Propose and implement improvements to market surveillance and market regulation processes to enhance regulatory effectiveness.
• Test, validate, and continuously improve controls to ensure their effectiveness and proactively enhance detection capabilities.
• Draft, review, and maintain clear business requirements for data‑driven solutions, ensuring documentation remains current and relevant.
• Analyse large‑scale trading datasets to support investigations and provide robust evidence.
• Develop and apply advanced analytic tools and programming languages (Python, SQL, Excel, VBA, or R) to identify and investigate potential irregular trading activities.
• Prepare and deliver management information and analytical reports for colleagues and senior leadership.
• Deliver responsive and professional support to Members and market participants, addressing inquiries via telephone and email.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc projects as required, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
• Support the review and publication of open interest and position reporting.

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of financial derivative markets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or R.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently at all organisational levels, including external stakeholders.
• Proven capability to identify and resolve complex issues efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet deadlines.