Title: Middle Office - Operations Analyst
Location: Chicago
Department: Operations - Wolverine Trading
Position Summary
We are seeking an achievement-oriented, proactive contributor who possesses a strong understanding of trade life cycle and reconciliation principles. The analyst would be responsible for preparation of daily trade positions reconciliations and resolution of daily variances.
Responsibilities

• Interface daily with internal systems and trading desks to assist with cash and trade position reconciliation to various clearing firms
• Promptly researching and correcting discrepancies and communicating actions to the appropriate parties
• Reconcile a variety of products including options, equities, futures, spot currencies, fixed income products
• Independently manage and develop current reconciliation code for greater efficiency and transparency
• Communicate and facilitate break resolution between the trading desks and Clearing Firms
• Maintain and review daily, monthly and yearly middle office reconciliations for financial and accounting issues
• Participate in Ad Hoc reporting requests
• Collaborate with compliance and other internal groups to assist with their initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Preferred experience working with a broker dealer or similar back-office operations in options/equities
• Understanding of a variety of financial products and derivatives
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Exceptional oral and written, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Understanding of developing, altering, reading code, some exposure to SQL code, Transact SQL skills are preferred
• Demonstrates effective work habits and organizational skills by prioritizing and planning, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

About Wolverine
Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with offices in New York and San Francisco and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.