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Robert Half Controller - Swaps Dealer in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Controller - Swaps Dealer position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.
1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees
2) They have higher bonus structures
3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.
4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)
5) And more…
Job Description:
• Ensure compliance with the company’s swaps regulatory requirements under the CFTC, NFA and CME.
• Prepare and/or supervise the daily and monthly regulatory filings, including daily capital computations, monthly position, and counterparty reports and margin reports.
• Conduct monthly analytical review on legal entity income statement and balance sheet.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports, including Board meetings.
• Review and challenge balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop and enhance existing processes.
• Develop and enhance existing processes.
• Design and implement world class control environment.
• Assist in all phases of the monthly and year-end closing and reporting functions.
• Monitor, supervise, and ensure proper training of support staff.
• Assist the team with various ongoing audits (Internal, Regulatory, and External) by compiling requested information on a timely basis.
• Create, update, and maintain process documentation and procedures, reducing inefficiencies where applicable.
• Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC and other applicable exchanges.
• Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
• Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
• At all times complying with the company's Code of Conduct.
• To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting/related field -OR- Master’s in Accounting, pls at least three years of experience in a Swaps Controller position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word in automating tasks and organizing data for analytical purposes with pivot tables and charts; advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong PeopleSoft general ledger skills.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Series 99 or 27 a plus
• Successful completion of the Swaps proficiency exam a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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