Full-Time

Senior Accountant

Posted on 8/7/2024

Wolverine Trading

Wolverine Trading

201-500 employees

Diversified financial services and trading firm

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Chicago, IL.

Category
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Accounting
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Work experience of 3-4 years in public accounting and/or in a brokerage or trading firm
  • Experience with general ledger software; Oracle E-Business Suite is a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple work streams
  • Self-motivated and able work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, specifically)
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
  • Series 27 and/or 99 preferred
  • All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Responsibilities
  • Perform treasury duties as assigned, including, but not limited to preparing and recording wire transfers, initiation of bank transfers, and application of receipts
  • Perform monthly close functions accurately, including the preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of trade and GL accounts, and the preparation of financial statements for various Wolverine entities
  • Prepare and analyze daily trading results, trading and operational expenses, and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders
  • Assist with monitoring of capital requirements on a daily and monthly basis
  • Support the team with regulatory filings for relevant trading entities and perform research on new regulatory requirements
  • Prepare state and local tax filings for telecom, sales/use tax, and lease tax
  • Collaborate with traders, compliance, and the operations department on projects to support and add value to the business
  • Prepare and manage audit deliverables and collaborate with external auditors
  • Identify and execute process improvements and assist in special projects

Wolverine Trading operates in the financial markets, providing services such as proprietary trading, asset management, and execution services. In proprietary trading, the company engages in market making, which involves buying and selling securities to provide liquidity, and valuation arbitrage, which takes advantage of price differences across markets. The asset management segment focuses on managing investment funds to generate returns for clients through various strategies. Execution services ensure that clients' trades are executed efficiently and at optimal prices, which is particularly important for institutional investors. Unlike many competitors, Wolverine leverages its technological capabilities and market expertise to deliver value to clients. The company's goal is to maintain a competitive edge in the financial markets while fostering a strong company culture that promotes teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1994

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased algorithmic trading adoption enhances market efficiency, benefiting Wolverine's market making.
  • ESG investing rise offers new opportunities for Wolverine Asset Management's sustainable strategies.
  • Growing demand for real-time data analytics boosts Wolverine Execution Services' technology offerings.

What critics are saying

  • High-frequency trading competition may erode Wolverine's market share in proprietary trading.
  • DeFi platforms threaten traditional asset management services offered by Wolverine Trading.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on algorithmic trading could impact Wolverine's operations and profitability.

What makes Wolverine Trading unique

  • Wolverine Trading excels in market making and valuation arbitrage across global markets.
  • The company leverages innovative technology to enhance trading and execution services.
  • Wolverine's strong company culture emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning.

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Benefits

Highly competitive salary bonus

Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling

100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K

Profit sharing plan

Long and short-term disability

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