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Financial Operations Associate
Chicago, IL
A leading quantitative trading and technology-driven financial firm is seeking a
Financial Operations Associate
to join a newly formed team responsible for building and scaling its P&L and reconciliation function. This is a high-impact role for a controls-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, and working closely with both finance and technology teams.
What You’ll Do
Review and reconcile daily and monthly firm-wide P&L and related components
Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks across trading and financial systems
Partner with internal stakeholders to define business requirements for P&L reporting and infrastructure buildouts
Liaise with external counterparties including brokers, custodians, and clearing organizations
Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with technology teams to implement enhancements
Support the ongoing development of back-office infrastructure, documentation, and controls
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in financial operations, trade operations, reconciliation, or accounting
Strong understanding of at least one major asset class (e.g., Equities, Futures, FX, Options, Swaps)
Experience partnering with technology to improve operational processes
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Controls-focused mindset with comfort working through large data sets
Why This Role
Opportunity to help build and shape a new financial operations function
High visibility and collaboration across Finance, Treasury, Tax, Technology, and Trading
Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Financial Services and Banking
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Child care support
Disability insurance
Student loan assistance
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Chicago, IL
A leading quantitative trading and technology-driven financial firm is seeking a
Financial Operations Associate
to join a newly formed team responsible for building and scaling its P&L and reconciliation function. This is a high-impact role for a controls-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, and working closely with both finance and technology teams.
What You’ll Do
Review and reconcile daily and monthly firm-wide P&L and related components
Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks across trading and financial systems
Partner with internal stakeholders to define business requirements for P&L reporting and infrastructure buildouts
Liaise with external counterparties including brokers, custodians, and clearing organizations
Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with technology teams to implement enhancements
Support the ongoing development of back-office infrastructure, documentation, and controls
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in financial operations, trade operations, reconciliation, or accounting
Strong understanding of at least one major asset class (e.g., Equities, Futures, FX, Options, Swaps)
Experience partnering with technology to improve operational processes
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Controls-focused mindset with comfort working through large data sets
Why This Role
Opportunity to help build and shape a new financial operations function
High visibility and collaboration across Finance, Treasury, Tax, Technology, and Trading
Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Financial Services and Banking
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Child care support
Disability insurance
Student loan assistance
#J-18808-Ljbffr