Financial Operations Associate: P&L & Reconciliation Lead

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Child care support

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Chicago is looking for a Financial Operations Associate to join their new team. This mid-senior level role involves enhancing the P&L and reconciliation functions while collaborating with finance and technology teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of financial operations experience, alongside strong analytical and organizational skills. The position offers competitive pay, a bonus, and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial operations, trade operations, reconciliation, or accounting.
• Strong understanding of at least one major asset class (e.g., Equities, Futures, FX, Options, Swaps).
• Experience partnering with technology to improve operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile daily and monthly firm-wide P&L and related components.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks across trading and financial systems.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with technology teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Chicago is looking for a Financial Operations Associate to join their new team. This mid-senior level role involves enhancing the P&L and reconciliation functions while collaborating with finance and technology teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of financial operations experience, alongside strong analytical and organizational skills. The position offers competitive pay, a bonus, and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and tuition assistance.