Futures Business Solutions Analyst

Macquarie Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Health insurance

401(k)

Hybrid work

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Chicago is seeking a Futures Business Solutions Analyst to support day-to-day operation of critical Futures systems, working with Operations, Technology, and Exchanges.

You will troubleshoot issues, manage static data, and help deliver improvements that reduce risk and increase efficiency while aligning with regulatory reporting needs.

The role offers a hybrid environment with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience supporting financial markets, futures, derivatives, or trading operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to investigate production issues and identify root causes.
• Experience gathering business requirements, supporting UAT, and participating in system implementation projects.
• Understanding of operational controls, reconciliations, risk mitigation, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of critical Futures systems and processes, partnering with stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot production issues and maintain client, product, and exchange static data.
• Contribute to reconciliation and control frameworks, reporting processes, and automation to reduce risk.
• Serve as liaison between Operations and Technology to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Requirements gathering

UAT support

System implementation

Operational controls

Reconciliations

Risk mitigation

Process improvement

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/IS/CS

Job description

Join our Business Solutions team and play a critical role in supporting the systems, processes, and controls that underpin our Futures business. Working closely with Operations, Technology, Exchanges, and external vendors, you will help ensure platform stability, drive operational improvements, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, scalability, and risk management.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

As a Futures Business Solutions Analyst, you will support the day-to-day operation of critical Futures systems and processes while partnering with stakeholders to identify and implement enhancements that improve business performance. You will troubleshoot production issues, maintain client, product, and exchange static data, and help ensure the integrity and reliability of operational workflows. This role also supports strategic initiatives through business requirements gathering, testing coordination, solution implementation, and user adoption activities. In addition, you will contribute to the development of reconciliation and control frameworks, regulatory and position limit reporting processes, and automation efforts that reduce operational risk and increase efficiency. Acting as a key liaison between Operations and Technology teams, you will help deliver practical, scalable solutions that support evolving business needs.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 per year. Actual base salary may vary based on factors including relevant experience, market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. This position may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, disability coverage, and other employee benefits.

What You Offer

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience supporting financial markets, futures, derivatives, trading operations, or middle/back-office functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate production issues and identify root causes.
• Experience gathering business requirements, supporting user acceptance testing (UAT), and participating in system implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of operational controls, reconciliations, risk mitigation, and process improvement methodologies.

What We Offer

Benefits

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.