Futures & Options Operations Analyst (Chicago)

We are looking for an experienced Futures Operations professional to support a global clearing and delivery platform. This role sits across both Clearing and Deliveries and is ideal for someone with strong hands on experience in exchange cleared futures and options, delivery processing, and GMI.

***Hours 2:00 AM – 10:00 AM (with flexibility to work U.S. holidays)

What You Will Be Doing

Clearing Operations

• Ensure all futures and options trades are cleared, allocated, and booked accurately on trade date
• Partner with exchanges, brokers, and clients to resolve trade breaks and allocation issues
• Process expiring options and maintain accurate static data within GMI and internal systems

Deliveries Operations

• Manage the full post trade lifecycle including contract expiration, delivery notices, and physical settlement
• Track client delivery intentions and proactively flag risks
• Process delivery instructions including stop orders and invoice issuance

Regulatory and Exchange Interaction

• Respond to exchange and regulatory inquiries in a timely manner
• Maintain strong understanding of exchange rules, deadlines, and delivery timelines

Process and Controls

• Maintain procedures, checklists, and operational documentation
• Collaborate with Front Office, Credit Risk, Treasury, and Compliance teams to support daily operations

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of Futures and Options Operations experience across Clearing and Deliveries
• Strong hands on experience with GMI and reconciliations
• Experience with platforms such as LME, ICE, ECS, EUREX, or EEX
• Background supporting a global 24 by 6 operations environment
• Strong Excel skills and overall Microsoft Office proficiency
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage time sensitive deliverables
• Strong understanding of contract expirations, delivery processes, and exchange deadlines
• Clear communication skills with the ability to drive issue resolution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and escalate when needed
• Team oriented with a proactive, self starter mindset