Operations - FCM Analyst - Fall 2026 US Graduate Program

Marex•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The two-year Graduate Program provides recent graduates with hands-on experience across a wide range of front, middle, and back-office functions, contributing to projects that support operations, financial activities, client engagement, and regulatory responsibilities. Depending on placement, participants may assist with audits, reporting, compliance, financial transactions, client onboarding, technology, risk management, trade execution, prime brokerage, and client services. In addition to practical experience, the program emphasizes professional development, offering exposure to industry practices, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration alongside experienced professionals. Graduates are expected to start no later than September 2026. The Operations - FCM Department at Marex plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s capital markets activities by ensuring the accurate clearing, settlement, and reconciliation of futures and options transactions. As part of a centralized operations function, the team supports trade processing, margining, cash movements, and exchange reporting while partnering closely with Risk, Finance, and front‑office teams. This department not only provides essential operational support but also establishes the minimum required standards for controls and regulatory compliance, reinforcing Marex’s commitment to accuracy, consistency, and operational excellence throughout its global footprint. The Operations - FCM Analyst is responsible for supporting daily futures and options clearing operations by assisting with trade processing, reconciliations, margin activity, and exchange reporting. This role will focus on building a strong understanding of FCM workflows across middle office, fees, and clearing, while providing additional capacity to the team and enabling senior members to focus on oversight and exception management. In today’s fast‑paced and highly regulated derivatives markets, efficient and well‑controlled clearing operations are essential to maintaining market confidence and regulatory compliance. By consistently executing standard operational processes and controls, the Operations team supports accurate reporting, effective risk management, and the overall stability of the firm’s clearing activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance or a related field required.
Ability to communicate technical or operational concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Aptitude for process improvement and continuous efficiently gains, including identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve controls, and enhance systems in partnership with finance and technology teams.
Genuine interest in one or more of the program’s departmental tracks.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship, including, but not limited to, F-1, J-1, and M-1 visa holders, as well as individuals on CPT or OPT.

Nice To Haves

Adaptability & Resilience – Thrives under pressure and dynamic environments.
Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Demonstrates curiosity, precision, and problem-solving.
Collaboration & Relationship-Building – Drives teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
Communication & Influence – Conveys ideas clearly and builds consensus.
Technical & Organizational Skills – Applies technology effectively and manages priorities.

Responsibilities

Substantiate and reconcile relevant balance sheet accounts, ensuring Group revenue and associated costs are accurately reflected.
Support daily FCM operational activities, including trade, position, variation margin, and cash reconciliations across futures and options exchanges.
Assist with booking and reconciling daily cash entries to client accounts and the general ledger, ensuring alignment with exchange records.
Support T and T+1 trade and position reporting, including adjustments and coordination with exchanges, clearing brokers, and internal teams as needed.
Collaborate closely with Risk and other internal teams, particularly around expiration cycles, margin activity, and exception resolution.
Develop a broad understanding of FCM operations and controls, including regulatory requirements under the NFA, CFTC, and applicable exchanges, while supporting process efficiency initiatives.
Stay informed on financial standards and industry best practices.
Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC and other applicable exchanges and regulatory bodies.
Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
At all times complying with Marex’s Code of Conduct.
To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility.
To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/or your supervisor as required.
To escalate risk events immediately.
To provide input to risk management processes, as required.
The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time.