Futures Control, Analyst/Senior Analyst
About The Position
The Analyst, or Senior Analyst, will fill a key role within the Financial Control Team. The position will support various aspects of accounting and regulatory reporting for the Futures Division. This position requires an accounting degree combined with strong analytical skills. The candidate will need to possess strong problem-solving skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This position will support various aspects of the financial accounting cycle including, but not limited to, daily regulatory reporting, working with regulators and examiners throughout the Futures Commission Merchants (FCM) various audits and exams. Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts and preparing financial information. Must be able to work well with deadlines (daily regulatory submissions are required by noon).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Accounting.
- 0-3 years’ experience
- Futures Knowledge
- PC Proficient (Excel and Microsoft Word)
- Highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Exceptional organizational skills, (includes time management)
- Deadline-Oriented
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily and bi-weekly regulatory reporting to the firm’s DSRO (CME Group, Inc.).
- Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue and expense entries by compiling and analyzing information.
- Responsible for Monthly, Quarterly and Year-end reporting of the FCM’s Balance Sheet and adheres to the Standard of Documentation Process (SOD).
- General ledger attestation, Month-end Reporting process (accruals, journal entries, etc.).
- Compile and Calculate applicable Capital Charges of the FCM.
- Intergroup reconciliation process - coordinate with global teams, highlight discrepancies and communicate effectively the resolutions.
- Daily monitoring of various metrics of the FCM Business – ability to escalate quickly.
- Provides support where needed on team projects.
- Updates Job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Responsible for Procedural updates.
- Works directly with regulators and examiners throughout various exams and audits of the FCM.
Benefits
- 401(k) program with company-matching contributions
- health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- paid-time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
