Business Analyst

Chicago Trading Company
Chicago, IL
CTC is a cutting-edge proprietary trading firm with a long-term vision and a clear focus on helping the world price and manage risk. Our fun and trusting culture inspires us to solve the industry’s most challenging problems and take calculated risks in a collaborative environment.

We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.

As a Business Analyst / Manager on our Technology COO team, you'll play an important role in ensuring the seamless operation of the technology organization while supporting its alignment with CTC’s business goals. Working alongside the Technology COO, other Technology COO team members, and technologists, you’ll help manage projects, optimize processes, and facilitate communication across teams. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your exposure to the financial industry and innovative technologies, while enhancing your project management and cross-team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day operations of the Technology organization; help track teams’ goals, milestones, and deliverables
  • Assist with project planning, coordination, and execution, including preparing timelines, tracking dependencies, and communicating progress
  • Prepare and maintain documentation, reports, and presentations for CTO, Technology Leadership, firm-wide COO, and businesses
  • Help coordinate communication across technology, enterprise, and business teams to ensure alignment on priorities and initiatives
  • Contribute to process improvement by mapping workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and suggesting enhancements or new tools
  • Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the technology teams’ budgets and resource allocation
  • Help organize and facilitate cross-team meetings, working sessions, and training events

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering
  • 3-4 years of relevant work experience (internships and full-time) in management consulting, servicing technology departments of finance organizations, or direct work experience within technology function of a finance organization
  • Experience or exposure to trading is highly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, coordinate projects, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive mindset: you are curious, actively seek out information, and are eager to challenge any status quo
  • Willingness to take ownership and learn new skills along the way
  • Strong experience Excel, PowerPoint and project management tools (such as Jira)
  • Analytical thinker, equally comfortable working with ambiguous problems and data
  • Familiarity with technology concepts and finance/trading sector

Compensation

The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.

Salary Range

$125,000—$175,000 USD

Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.

Our Benefits

We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous medical coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, quarterly recharge days, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.

(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected]. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
Posted 2025-12-06

Recommended Jobs

Assistant Property Manager - Bilingual

Tesoro Group
Bartlett, IL

Tesoro Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Property Manager to help out at one of our long-term clients team at (1) of their properties in Woodridge, IL (60103). The ideal candidate will have 2…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-17

Product Manager

Fortune Brands
Deerfield, IL

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpos…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-25

Summer 2026 Design Internship Program - Chicago

Perkins Eastman
Chicago, IL

Job Title: Student Internship/College Intern | Architecture | 2026 Duration: Perkins Eastman’s Summer Internship will run from June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026 Firm Description: Perkins Eastman i…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-11

Banking & Capital Markets Tax Director Save for Later Remove job

PwC
Chicago, IL

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations an…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-15

Nurse Practitioner (Podiatry)

OMEGA Recruiting and Consulting
O Fallon, IL

Immediate need for a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner to join an established and growing Podiatry group. Lets Discuss Most details on the table for discussion Some details/FAQs below Recen…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-26

Telecommute Sales Specialist

Joseph and Young
Schaumburg, IL

Join Our Team as a Telecommute Sales Specialist Become part of our award-winning team recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine, Forbes, and Inc. 5000. Our rapid growth speaks for itself, and we invite …

View Details
Posted 2025-12-17

Driver CDL/Warehouse Associate

Mondelez International
Batavia, IL

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International/NABISCO? We are the makers of Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Triscuit, Sour Patch and Swedish Fish to name a few.  Join Mondelez I…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-21

Property Manager - Chicago Heights, IL

HHDC
Chicago Heights, IL

At Hispanic Housing our vision is to provide affordable housing that people are proud to call home. In creating quality housing, a safe and stable environment, and by providing superior customer servi…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-22

Mobile Associate - Retail Sales

TMobile
Evanston, IL

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation packag…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-18

VP, Data and Analytics

Mondo
Chicago, IL

Apply now: VP, Data & Insights, location is Hybrid (Chicago/Milwaukee). The start date is ASAP for this permanent position. Job Title: VP, Data & Insights Location-Type: Hybrid (Chica…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-12