OCC
We clear and settle trades for the options industry.
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Associate Principal, IT Planning & Analytics

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Who We Are

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

What We Offer

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

A hybrid work environment, up to 3 days per week of remote work

Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely

Generous PTO and Parental leave

Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Summary:

This role will be responsible for assisting in the operationalization and maintenance of a Technology Business Management (TBM) solution designed to position executives with the knowledge to manage and communicate the cost, quality and value of IT Services. This role will also play a part in the overall IT governance processes and support the IT budget planning and forecasting processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Gather functional and business requirements and rapidly translate information into a working set of operational and financial models, dashboards and management reports

  • Import, transform and rationalize data from systems of record into selected TBM tool

  • Operationalize data monthly by loading, validation and reviewing on a timely basis

  • Perform monthly forecasting and budget reconciliation and analysis for AWS and Cloud Management Platforms

  • Participates in collaborative efforts with domain leads, service lines and PMO to drive improved communication and shared direction.

  • Supports the TBM process and functions

  • Assist with the development of an IT financial forecasting process.

  • Identifies cost / benefit of IT portfolio to properly identify gaps in bottom line

  • Participates in review process to ensure overall budget/forecast consolidation and review.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Previous work experience in IT Finance required

  • Previous work experience in Technology Business Management a plus

  • Previous work experience in a highly regulated, capital markets company preferred

  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively with multiple levels of management and staff across the organization

  • Understanding of IT infrastructure domains

  • Knowledge of IT services and financial management process and best practices such as budgeting, cost allocations, capital and operating expense handling

  • Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.

  • Highly motivated individual that assumes ownership of their projects.

  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills to be able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.

  • Ability to provide solutions that meet the business objectives and deliver on time, on budget, with a high degree of quality

Technical Skills:

  • Experience in the financial services industry preferred

  • Strong data transformation skills using MS Excel

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Experience with TBM tools such as Apptio a plus

Education and/or Experience:

  • 2-3 years of relevant work experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business Management, Finance, or related field

  • MBA or related graduate level course work a plus

Certificates or Licenses:

N/A

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What are OCC Perks + Benefits

OCC Benefits Overview

Educational Assistance and Student Debt Forgiveness, 12-week paid parental leave, BYOD program with technology stipend up to $2,000 every three years, $35 per month pay to offset costs of mobile data plans. Open offices, online health coaching.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Each year, OCC employees select a locally-based charitable organization for each of our three offices (Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C.). We offer multiple opportunities to get involved.
Partners with nonprofits
OCC Partners with local organizations in Dallas, Chicago and DC to raise funds and support their missions. Employees select the charity and are eligible for up to 8 hours of paid time to volunteer.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
OCC provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
2 days per week work from home program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
HSA or FSA accounts available for those enrolled in medical plans.
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Includes back-up child or elder care along with other wellness programs.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
OCC provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan managed by Fidelity. We match 50% of contributions up to 12% of an employee's annual gross pay.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
12-week paid parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
OCC employees receive between 22 and 32 days per year of paid time off based on years of service.
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Eligible employees get 30 days of paid sabbatical after their first 10 years of working at the company.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
OCC Offers pre-tax commuter benefits for employees in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
OCC offers relocation assistance which varies based on the position level and location.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
OCC offers employees professional development opportunities including onsite training courses and the ability to attend job related certification courses, conferences and seminars.
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan offers an annual max of $10000.
Lunch and learns
OCC hosts leadership lunches on a regular basis so you can learn about your colleagues and their unique backgrounds.
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Employees are strongly encouraged to stay current in relevant technologies and supports certification programs.

Additional Perks + Benefits

We were recently recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Company in Financial Services! Take a look at our blog post here: https://www.theocc.com/newsroom/press-releases/2022/06-23-linkedin-list…

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