Sr. FCM Financial and Operations Analyst

Chicago Mercantile Exchange • Chicago, IL

19h • $70,000 - $116,600

About The Position

As a Sr. FCM Financial and Operations Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of protecting and expanding our FCM businesses. The Senior Analyst provides primary-level problem resolution across all finance and operational aspects of the FCM. The Senior Analyst will assist to lead new initiatives, handle operational & customer-related issues, and lead financial tasks. What You'll Get A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture. Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Explore our full range of benefits here . What You'll Do Develop an understanding of FCM infrastructure and internal operational processes and applications, such as account set-ups, trade submission workflows, and margin services tools. Develop strong relationships with the FCMs various stakeholders across multiple areas. Assist to lead the financial statements preparation, booking accounting entries, working with accounting teams, as well as regulatory filings. Assist and provide as a primary backup for the operations and financial leadership responsibilities. What You'll Bring 2 - 5 years relevant work experience Financial accounting in the FCM space Understanding of FCM back office and financial reporting An understanding of the trade lifecycle and post-execution workflows, including clearing and settlement, is highly valued. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite required (emphasis on Excel and Sheets) Understanding of prediction markets preferred Must work well in a team environment Self-motivated individual Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics or a related field CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $70,000-$116,600. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents. CME Group: Where Futures are Made CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more. At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic. Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here .

Requirements

• 2 - 5 years relevant work experience
• Financial accounting in the FCM space
• Understanding of FCM back office and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite required (emphasis on Excel and Sheets)
• Must work well in a team environment
• Self-motivated individual
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics or a related field

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of the trade lifecycle and post-execution workflows, including clearing and settlement, is highly valued.
• Understanding of prediction markets preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of FCM infrastructure and internal operational processes and applications, such as account set-ups, trade submission workflows, and margin services tools.
• Develop strong relationships with the FCMs various stakeholders across multiple areas.
• Assist to lead the financial statements preparation, booking accounting entries, working with accounting teams, as well as regulatory filings.
• Assist and provide as a primary backup for the operations and financial leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

• A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.
• Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• comprehensive health coverage
• a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan
• highly competitive education reimbursement provisions
• paid time off
• a mental health benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees