Senior Financial Analyst
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Buckingham Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Search Consultant, Accounting and Finance
Financial Operations Associate
Chicago, IL
A leading quantitative trading and technology-driven financial firm is seeking a Financial Operations Associate to join a newly formed team responsible for building and scaling its P&L and reconciliation function. This is a high-impact role for a controls-oriented professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving processes, and working closely with both finance and technology teams.
What You’ll Do- Review and reconcile daily and monthly firm-wide P&L and related components
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks across trading and financial systems
- Partner with internal stakeholders to define business requirements for P&L reporting and infrastructure buildouts
- Liaise with external counter parties including brokers, custodians, and clearing organizations
- Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with technology teams to implement enhancements
- Support the ongoing development of back-office infrastructure, documentation, and controls
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in financial operations, trade operations, reconciliation, or accounting
- Strong understanding of at least one major asset class (e.g., Equities, Futures, FX, Options, Swaps)
- Experience partnering with technology to improve operational processes
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Controls-focused mindset with comfort working through large data sets
- Opportunity to help build and shape a new financial operations function
- High visibility and collaboration across Finance, Treasury, Tax, Technology, and Trading
- Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits
Mid-Senior level
Employment TypeFull-time
Job FunctionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
IndustriesFinancial Services and Banking
Benefits- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Paid paternity leave
- Tuition assistance
- Child care support
- Disability insurance
- Student loan assistance
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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