Senior Mid-Office Analyst

Edgehog Trading • Chicago, IL

11h • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Edgehog is seeking a Mid-Office Analyst to own the firm’s trade reconciliation processes and manage day-to-day interactions with clearing brokers. The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of trade, position, and cash data across internal systems and external accounts. The analyst works with trading, engineering, and external partners to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve processes as the firm scales.

The position also supports reporting, P&L validation, cash and margin monitoring, and the development of scalable reconciliation infrastructure. It is based in Chicago. The stated base salary range is $80,000–$120,000 per year. Full-time permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus and the listed benefits.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a middle office, trade operations, or reconciliation role at a trading firm, bank, broker-dealer, or similar institution.
• BA, BS, or MS degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Math, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, clearing, and settlement processes; options experience is described as ideal.
• Experience working with clearing firms and exchanges.
• Analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and ability to investigate discrepancies independently.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across trading, engineering, and operations teams.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or similar tools.
• Experience with options-related trade lifecycle, clearing, and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end reconciliation of trades, positions, and cash across internal systems and clearing accounts, including T+0/T+1 processes.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in coordination with traders, developers, and clearing firms.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with clearing firms to support timely trade capture, settlement, and issue resolution.
• Perform P&L validation and explanation, including reconciliation of fees, commissions, and financing.
• Monitor and reconcile cash balances, margin, and funding flows across accounts.
• Support daily and month-end reporting and ensure trading and financial data is accurate and complete.
• Identify recurring issues and improve reconciliation workflows, controls, and processes.
• Partner with engineering to enhance internal tools and automate workflows, using SQL, Python, or other data tools where helpful.
• Help build scalable infrastructure as the firm expands into new products, markets, and clearing relationships.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with premiums 100% covered by the firm.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
• Free lunch, coffee, drinks, and snacks.
• Commuter benefits.
• Monthly happy hours and annual team events.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility for full-time, permanent roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior