Senior Financial Analyst

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Locations

Chicago, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Mid

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Expert

Desired Skills

Data Analysis

Excel/Numbers/Sheets

Requirements

An entrepreneurial mindset, ambition, and outstanding organizational skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
5-7 years of relevant accounting experience ideally within propriety trading or trading related businesses
Self-starting team player who can work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with minimal supervision
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Retrieve, consolidate, and analyze data from ERP System
Professional accounting/finance designation (CFA, CMA, CPA, etc.) a plus
Broker-Dealer experience a plus
Dedication to maintaining strict confidentiality with respect to highly sensitive information

Responsibilities

Maintain books and records for our trading subsidiaries, including daily P&L postings and management reporting, clearing balance reconciliations and assisting with monitoring and facilitating daily cash management processes
Accrue and reconcile fees collected daily via clearing firm with external exchange fee files
Work closely with our trade operations team to reconcile internal trades and assist in accuracy of related reporting
Complete and facilitate month-end close of each trading entity by completing complex account reconciliations, including intercompany balancing, interest, dividend and brokerage accruals, other accrued expenses, prepaid amortization and month over month analytics
Assist with creating, implementing and enforcing accounting policies and procedures and adhering to GAAP standards
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, expenses and capital expenditures
Assist in coordinating and managing external audit work
Assist in value-added special projects as needed across the various accounting functions

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.

Our Business department is comprised of several key teams who work to ensure that Belvedere is operating at the highest level. We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. Our Business Teams build and manage processes that strive to improve all facets of the company. Whether it’s human or financial capital, our goal is to drive productivity while enhancing Team Belvedere’s experience.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team. This individual will report to the Controller and work directly with the accounting team as well as with other members of Belvedere’s overall Operations department. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of month-end close, daily P&L postings and interest allocation adjustments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is analytical, enjoys a fast-paced environment and is driven to learn and grow within the proprietary trading industry.

What you’ll do

Maintain books and records for our trading subsidiaries, including daily P&L postings and management reporting, clearing balance reconciliations and assisting with monitoring and facilitating daily cash management processes.
Accrue and reconcile fees collected daily via clearing firm with external exchange fee files.
Work closely with our trade operations team to reconcile internal trades and assist in accuracy of related reporting.
Complete and facilitate month-end close of each trading entity by completing complex account reconciliations, including intercompany balancing, interest, dividend and brokerage accruals, other accrued expenses, prepaid amortization and month over month analytics.
Assist with creating, implementing and enforcing accounting policies and procedures and adhering to GAAP standards.
Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, expenses and capital expenditures.
Assist in coordinating and managing external audit work.
Assist in value-added special projects as needed across the various accounting functions.

What you’ll need

An entrepreneurial mindset, ambition, and outstanding organizational skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field.
5-7 years of relevant accounting experience ideally within propriety trading or trading related businesses.
Self-starting team player who can work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Retrieve, consolidate, and analyze data from ERP System.
Professional accounting/finance designation (CFA, CMA, CPA, etc.) a plus.
Broker-Dealer experience a plus.
Dedication to maintaining strict confidentiality with respect to highly sensitive information.

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours

Amount of Travel Required: None

Sponsorship: Not available for this position

201-500 employees

Website

Trading firm specializing in equity index & commodity derivatives

Company Overview

Belvedere's mission is to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities in an ever-changing global marketplace.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Life Insurance
Complimentary access to a full gym in the building
Time off
Parental leave
401(k)
Continuing education
Transit benefit program
Relocation reimbursement

Company Core Values

Team Belvedere - Compete and succeed at the highest level, make those around you better, be the best teammate
Me In Team - Share individually in the success of the company, expect merit-based responsibilities, balance high expectations with a fun work environment
Own It - Act like an owner, drive initiatives to make Belvedere unparalleled, contribute outside of your role
Iterative Innovation - Evolve to survive and thrive, deliver value consistently, dream big and be willing to fail
Passionate Discourse - Debate for a collective purpose and the best solutions, speak directly and openly with compassion, tell us what pisses you off (you'll feel better)