Futures Clearing Operations Analyst (Hybrid Chicago)

Phillip Capital Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Capital Inc. in Chicago seeks a Futures Operations Analyst to ensure accurate and timely clearing of futures trades, supporting day-to-day operations, reconciliations, and exception management across clearing houses.

The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners to maintain data integrity, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while embracing continuous improvement and forward thinking.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a financial firm (FCM preferred).
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of CME GROUP (FEC/EFS/ DELIVERY PLUS/Regulatory Portal), ICE (FEC/ECS/GUARDIAN/ECOPS) and Lisa preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Critical thinking and clear verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform allocations for various markets/exchanges using middleware (Lisa) or exchange interfaces.
• Monitor first notice day/last trading day positions and coordinate orderly liquidation with the desk.
• Maintain positions for expiring option contracts daily at exchange and bookkeeping levels.
• Reconcile cash and positions for all cleared business (self-clearing or carrying broker).
• Set up and reconcile exchange fees; register members and fee systems in exchanges.
• Maintain reportable positions for governing bodies.
• Create and maintain execution agreements; collect and pay invoices.
• Suggest and implement process improvements to streamline tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Tools

Lisa middleware

CME Group systems (FEC/EFS/Delivery Plus/Reg Portal)

ICE systems (FEC/ECS/Guardian/ECOPS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Phillip Capital Inc. in Chicago seeks a Futures Operations Analyst to ensure accurate and timely clearing of futures trades, supporting day-to-day operations, reconciliations, and exception management across clearing houses.

The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners to maintain data integrity, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while embracing continuous improvement and forward thinking.