US LD Clearing & Deliveries Clerk - Associate

Deutsche Bank AG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Chicago is seeking an Associate for US LD Clearing & Deliveries. You will handle futures option expiries, deliveries, and end-of-day production across systems, ensuring accurate position reporting for US-domiciled clients.

You will collaborate with clients, desks, Compliance, and exchanges to resolve issues, improve workflows, and support regulatory readiness in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven futures industry operations experience including clearing and expiry processing.

Responsibilities

• Own accurate, timely processing of US futures option expiries and deliveries, including in-the-money and out-of-the-money reviews.
• Manage end-of-day production across Deutsche Bank systems and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor foreign-market trades for US-domiciled clients and validate positions for reporting accuracy.
• Research and resolve complex processing inquiries via root cause analysis and timely escalation.
• Collaborate with clients, trading desks, compliance, and external firms to clear issues and provide documentation for audits.
• Complete and evidence daily control checklists and identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Futures clearing

Option expiration

Delivery processing

Position reporting

Regulatory reporting

Root-cause analysis

Process automation

Attention to detail

AI productivity tools

Tools

GMI/FIS

FISCD

Excel

Word

Access

Visio

Job description

Job Description

Job Title US LD Clearing & Deliveries Clerk Corporate Title Associate Location Chicago, IL Overview As an Associate US LD Clearing & Deliveries Clerk within our Chicago Investment Banking Operations team, you will support the processing and clearing of futures activity across North and South American exchanges, as well as major foreign markets for US-domiciled clients. You will manage critical option expiry, exercise, assignment, abandonment, and delivery requirements while ensuring positions and regulatory reports are accurate and completed within strict timelines. By partnering with clients, trading desks, trade support, Compliance, exchanges, and external firms, you will help resolve issues that could affect daily processing and position reporting. Your attention to detail and focus on process improvement will strengthen operational controls, support regulatory readiness, and help the team deliver reliable service across the futures clearing business.

What We Offer You

A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement. Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs

What You’ll Do

• Own the accurate, timely processing of US futures option expiries and deliveries, including in-the-money and out-of-the-money position reviews and exercise, assignment, and abandonment notifications
• Manage end-of-day production across Deutsche Bank systems, GMI/FIS, FISCD, third-party vendors, regulatory reporting agencies and exchange applications, including statements, open-position reporting, and expiry and delivery notification
• Monitor foreign-market trades for US-domiciled clients and use evaluative judgment to identify breaks, validate positions and protect the accuracy of regulatory and client reporting
• Research and resolve complex processing inquiries involving exchange or bank rules, system functionality, Last Trade Date, and First Notice Day requirements through root cause analysis and timely escalation
• Partner with clients, Client Service, Trade Support, trading desks, balancing teams, Compliance, exchanges, and external firms to clear outstanding issues and provide documentation for internal audits and regulatory, financial, or exchange inquiries
• Complete and evidence daily control checklists within required timelines, support ad hoc reporting, and identify opportunities to automate processes, improve workflows, and maintain procedures using Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Visio

Skills You’ll Need

• Proven futures industry operations experience, including clearing, option expiration, delivery processing, and position reporting
• Working knowledge of Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group and ICE US applications, regulations, clearing requirements, expiration processes, and delivery reporting; familiarity with MGE, BM&F, EUREX, ME, or other foreign markets
• Proficiency with GMI/FIS, FISCD, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access, and Visio
• Demonstrated ability to investigate operational issues, perform root-cause analysis, and identify opportunities for process automation and workflow improvement
• Demonstrated attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to complete time-sensitive work within defined deadlines
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across clients, trading desks, operations teams, Compliance, exchanges, and external firms
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to resolving issues, conducting root-cause analysis, and escalating risks within time-sensitive processes
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize competing priorities while meeting strict operational and regulatory deadlines
• An adaptable, continuous-improvement mindset, with an interest in learning proprietary systems and identifying opportunities to improve or automate workflows
• A collaborative and accountable working style that supports reliable execution, effective controls, and a positive client experience

Expectations

It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Chicago office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model. Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion. The salary range for this position in Chicago is $54,000 to $83,500. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Deutsche Bank Benefits

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