Chicago Financial Search, Inc. | Clearing and Trade Operations Lead | chicago, il

1 month ago


chicago, United States Chicago Financial Search, Inc. Full time

Clearing and Trade Operations Lead


Are you a Financial Services professional who has a thorough understanding of futures and options trade life cycles and a proven track record in managing daily operational activities? Then you are at the right place


The client is a top-tier financial institution in Chicago that is looking for a Clearing and Trade Operations Lead with deep expertise in back-office and middleware systems and has hands-on experience with resolving trade issues.


Be a part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity and provides competitive salary, bonus, and great benefits.


Please note this is an onsite position working the afternoon shift starting at 12pm at the client’s Chicago office.


As a Clearing and Trade Operations Lead, you will provide:


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee futures and options clearing operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in trade processing, margining, and settlements.
  • Leverage expertise in back-office and middleware systems to streamline workflows and improve operational effectiveness.
  • Manage the full trade lifecycle, from execution through clearing and settlement, resolving issues promptly.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and clearinghouses to address operational challenges and implement process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations while mitigating operational risks.


Qualifications:

  • 4+ years experience in futures and options clearing operations.
  • In-depth knowledge of trade lifecycles and clearinghouse processes.
  • Expertise in trade reconciliation, clearing, and settlement.
  • Strong expertise in back-office and middleware systems.
  • Proven ability to lead daily operations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Please note this is an onsite position working the afternoon shift starting at 12pm at the client’s Chicago office.
  • Please note that the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.



No recruiter represented or third party candidate submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted will not be considered are not subject to payment of agency fees



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