Lead Quantitative Developer/Research Engineer

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
  • Extensive experience in C++ and proficiency in Python
  • Advanced knowledge in mathematics, including stochastic processes and numerical methods
  • Passion for mathematics, technology, and software development
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop quantitative models for Exchange and Clearing across asset classes
  • Implement pricing and calibration tools for various financial derivatives
  • Create high-performance C++ components for core services
  • Collaborate with Quantitative Research to deliver tailored solutions
  • Analyze large datasets for model and market prices
  • Explain model behavior and conduct analytics and remediation
  • Document methodologies, results, and analyses

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge quantitative modeling and risk management
  • Ownership of projects from inception to deployment
  • Collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic market
  • Contributions to impactful projects across different business units
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Purpose

Research Engineers at ICE are responsible for designing, building, and optimizing quantitative libraries and research platforms that support various business units, including Clearing, Exchange, and Valuation Services. We require strong knowledge of low-level optimization, algorithms, risk management, and application development. Research Engineers will gain exposure to quantitative modeling, pricing, and risk management. They will work on projects from inception through deployment, taking full ownership of what they build.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy sophisticated quantitative models for the Exchange and Clearing house across various asset classes.
  • Develop and implement pricing and calibration tools for commodities, interest rates, and other financial derivatives.
  • Design and develop high-performance C++ components used by Clearing, Exchange, and Valuation Services.
  • Partner with the Quantitative Research team to define priorities and deliver custom solutions.
  • Analyze large data sets, including model prices and market data prices.
  • Explain model behavior, provide remediation and analytics.
  • Document methods, techniques, results, and analysis.

Knowledge and Experience
  • A deep passion for mathematics, technology, and software development.
  • Extensive experience in C++.
  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Advanced knowledge of mathematics, including stochastic processes, probability theory, and numerical methods.
  • Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience
  • Work experience in options pricing theory
  • Work experience in Data Analytics and Machine Learning
  • 3 Years of experience in a related field.

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