Compliance Analyst Co-Op

Old Mission; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible hours (15–25 hrs/wk)

Potential for full-time

Job summary

Old Mission, a global proprietary trading firm, seeks a Co-Op to join the Compliance Team in Chicago. You will support surveillance, research, and administrative tasks while learning from senior staff.

This term-renewable role offers mentorship, exposure to Risk and Operations, and potential for full-time hire as you balance coursework with a 15–25 hour/week schedule.

Qualifications

• Rising senior based in Chicago studying business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with large data sets and programming languages is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support surveillance, research, and administrative tasks across the Compliance program.
• Map out compliant paths for new trading initiatives with the team.
• Review existing practices against regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assist in daily CAT reporting, CRD/Exchange symbol registrations, and related duties.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to gain broad exposure.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming basics

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Rising senior

Finance/Economics

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm’s growth.

About This Role

Old Mission, a global trading firm, is looking for a Co-Op student to join our Compliance Team in Chicago, IL (15–25 hours/week, flexible). You\'ll work as a compliance generalist, supporting surveillance, research, and administrative work across the Firm\'s compliance program.

Beyond day-to-day tasks and project work, you\'ll get direct mentorship from senior Compliance team members and exposure to our Operations and Risk teams giving you a real, ground-level view of how compliance functions inside a large trading firm.

This is a term-renewable position with potential for full-time hire.

What You\'ll Do

• Research new trading initiatives to help the Compliance Team map out a compliant path forward
• Work with external databases including FINRA\'s Central Registration Depository (CRD) and My Compliance Office
• Support daily surveillance reviews of the Firm\'s options, futures, and equity trading activity
• Help manage critical daily functions like CAT (Consolidated Audit Trail) reporting and exchange symbol registrations
• Assist in reviewing existing compliance practices against regulatory requirements and industry best practices

What We\'re Looking For

• Rising senior based in Chicago, studying business, finance, economics, or a related field
• Interested in a long-term career in Compliance, Risk, or Operations at a trading firm
• Able to balance coursework with work obligations
• Some familiarity with large data sets and programming languages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of exchange/OTC trading and market making
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Works well both independently and on a team
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office

Nice to Have

• Completed the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) exam
• Prior internship experience in the industry
• Experience with Python or SQL

Pay Range

$30/hr. ($62,400 annually based on a 40-hour work week). Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to role requirements. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Illinois state wage and hour law.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.