Job Description

Trade Expense Analyst

Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid: 4 days in-office per week)

Compensation: Base $115,000-125,000 + Bonus

Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision coverage. Generous paid time off, 401 (k) match, wellness perks, and more.

We’re working with a high-performance trading firm seeking a detail-oriented Trade Expense Analyst to join their finance and operations function. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced, data-driven environments and is eager to take ownership of critical cost-control processes tied to global trading activity.

Why This Role

• Exposure to a broad range of exchange, clearing, and regulatory frameworks across global markets.
• Collaborate closely with teams across trading, operations, and business intelligence.
• Play a key role in ensuring cost accuracy, improving reporting, and supporting strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Validate and analyse global trading expenses—including exchange, clearing, and regulatory fees—across internal systems and external brokers or venues.
• Investigate cost variances and support resolution of complex exceptions in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor fee schedules and statement data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely issue resolution.
• Maintain and enhance internal documentation around trade expense controls and monthly reporting packages.
• Partner with key business units to align processes, support audits, and improve transparency around trade cost drivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related
• 4+ years of relevant experience in financial operations, brokerage billing, trade expense analysis, or fund accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL and/or Python is a plus.
• A detail-oriented mindset and strong organizational skills.

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