Cash Reconciliation Operations Analyst

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Chicago seeks a Revenue & Fee Operations Analyst to validate and reconcile clearing, exchange, regulatory fees, and rebates. You will partner with Accounting, Clearing, Operations, and business teams to ensure accurate fee calculations and reduce financial risk.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel, SQL skills, and analytical problem-solving to identify trends and improve processes across monthly reconciliations and fee reporting.

Qualifications

• 2-6+ years of experience in reconciliations, operations, accounting, finance, or related.
• Strong Excel skills with experience using SQL; Python is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile clearing, exchange, and regulatory fees against broker and exchange reports.
• Investigate, resolve, and document fee discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Review invoices for calculation errors, fee variances, and setup issues.
• Assist in enhancing fee reconciliation procedures, controls, and processes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports and support fee schedule updates.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

A leading global trading and investment firm is seeking a Revenue & Fee Operations Analyst to join its Finance team in Chicago. This individual will be responsible for validating and reconciling clearing, exchange, regulatory fees, and rebates, ensuring accuracy across fee calculations while helping reduce financial risk to the business. This is a highly visible position that partners closely with Accounting, Clearing, Operations, and various business teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile clearing, exchange, and regulatory fees against broker and exchange reports
• Investigate, resolve, and document fee discrepancies and outstanding reconciliation items
• Review invoices and statements for calculation errors, fee variances, and setup issues
• Assist in enhancing fee reconciliation procedures, controls, and processes
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports and support fee schedule updates
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate fee allocation and reporting
• Analyze data to identify trends, inconsistencies, and potential process improvements

Requirements:

• 2 - 6+ years of experience in reconciliations, operations, accounting, finance, or a related function
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SQL; Python is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills