Senior Financial Analyst

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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