Leadership Rotation Analyst: Back & Middle Office

Drweng; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,500 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D

HSA

FSA

Job summary

DRW seeks candidates for its Leadership Rotation Network (LRN) program in Chicago. You will begin with immersive onboarding to reinforce market fundamentals, then rotate through up to three middle/back-office teams such as Global Trading Operations, Treasury/Cash and Business Management.

Upon completion, you’ll secure a post-LRN role aligned with your career goals and DRW’s business needs. This position is not trading or quant-focused and requires physical presence in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field, with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Insatiable desire to learn, curiosity, integrity, and ability to deliver individually and in a team
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, collaboration and communication skills, rapid learning and urgency
• Ability to work independently while fostering relationships across business groups
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with large data sets
• Foundational knowledge of SQL, Python, or similar data tools with willingness to deepen on the job
• Ability to use AI-enabled tools to accelerate analysis, draft queries or scripts, and identify workflow improvements
• Strong judgment in validating AI outputs, protecting confidential information, documenting assumptions, and escalating uncertainty
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to reconcile data across systems
• Interest in automation and using technology to reduce manual effort and risk
• Work authorization in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Rotate through up to three middle/back-office teams after onboarding
• Analyze situations and develop solutions aligned with strategic goals
• Develop understanding of the business and how support functions work together
• Collaborate within diverse teams and build relationships within the cohort
• Lead projects and participate in daily processes to understand team scope

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Rapid learning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business/Finance/Analytics/Economics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

AI tools

Job description

DRW seeks candidates for its Leadership Rotation Network (LRN) program in Chicago. You will begin with immersive onboarding to reinforce market fundamentals, then rotate through up to three middle/back-office teams such as Global Trading Operations, Treasury/Cash and Business Management.

Upon completion, you’ll secure a post-LRN role aligned with your career goals and DRW’s business needs. This position is not trading or quant-focused and requires physical presence in Chicago.