Back Office Deliveries & Clearing Specialist

Employment Process Group•Itasca, IL

6h•$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is an internationally recognized financial technology organization supporting regulated trading, clearing, and post-trade operations across global financial markets. Through innovative technology and operational excellence, the company delivers mission-critical solutions that support the processing of futures, commodities, and cleared derivatives transactions. As part of its continued growth, the organization is expanding its Operations team to support increasingly complex trading activity while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and client service. As a Back Office Deliveries & Clearing Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the firm's futures, commodities, and cleared derivatives operations. Working within a collaborative operations team, you will coordinate deliveries, reconciliations, and post-trade processing while partnering with internal departments, exchanges, clearing organizations, and counterparties to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing. This position is ideal for an experienced operations professional who enjoys solving complex operational challenges, working in a highly regulated environment, and contributing to continuous process improvement through technology and innovation.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience supporting futures, clearing, or post-trade operations
Experience working with a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), broker, exchange, clearing firm, or financial institution
Strong understanding of the futures trade lifecycle and clearing processes
Experience working with CME, ICE, Eurex, or similar clearing platforms
Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving abilities
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated financial environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Flexibility to participate in occasional rotating Saturday morning schedules and early delivery-cycle support

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting regulated derivatives markets
Familiarity with operational process improvement initiatives
Experience working within technology-driven financial services organizations
Knowledge of automation, workflow optimization, or AI-enabled operational tools

Responsibilities

Support daily futures, commodities, and cleared derivatives operations
Coordinate physical and financial deliveries throughout the settlement lifecycle
Perform trade reconciliations and ensure accurate post-trade processing
Monitor and resolve operational exceptions in a timely manner
Work directly with risk management, exchanges, clearing organizations, brokers, and counterparties
Ensure compliance with exchange rules, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
Analyze operational data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
Utilize technology and automation tools to enhance operational workflows
Support delivery-cycle activities, including occasional early morning processing and rotating Saturday coverage
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new products, system enhancements, and process improvements

Benefits

Negotiable six-figure salary based on experience
Nearly 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums
Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, holidays, retirement plan, and additional employee benefits
Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance
Opportunity to work with a globally recognized financial technology organization
High-visibility role with significant ownership and collaboration across operations, risk management, and technology teams
Technology-forward culture that embraces innovation, AI, and continuous improvement
Long-term career growth within a stable and expanding global organization

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