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Futures Clearing Specialist

Innova Solutions
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Innova Solutions is hiring a Futures Clearing Specialist for a client in Downtown Chicago, IL.

Position Type : Full-time, Contract

Location : Downtown Chicago, IL

ONSITE Monday-Friday (12PM - 8PM). After training, may move to hybrid.

The ideal candidate should have strong Futures experience on the broker side of things (not buy side). Must come from another brokerage organization. Also need to have solid GMI experience as well.

Futures Division clears 30 Exchange globally and reconciles over 70 balancing sheets.

Clearing team is responsible for managing all clients and executing brokers cleared trades and requires a strong and motivated individual to perform top day clearing functions.

Responsibilities :

  • Ensure all trades are cleared, allocated and booked correctly in client account on trade date
  • Liaise with Exchanges, Carry brokers and clients on trade issues & exceptions
  • Order Ticket Checking, Expiring Options, maintain static data viz Contact setups in GMI & Middle Off system (LISA)
  • Perform Position maintenance & Close outs on the Exchange and Carry broker
  • Handle position transfers both internal and external
  • Perform various checks viz offsets, top day recon using DUCO, settlement prices etc. prior to handing over the systems for end of day processing
  • Work closely with Balancers, Client Service Group and Deliveries team within Operations
  • Reply promptly to Exchange and Regulators
  • Maintain updated procedures, checklist and contact information
  • Willing to work 12pm - 8pm or as required subject to Clearing Manager discretion
  • Flexible to work on US Holiday on rotational basis

Qualifications / Skills

  • 3 years of experience within Futures & Options, including knowledge of GMI, LISA
  • Understanding of various exchange clearing systems viz ( ICE FEC, ECS, FEC , OCC, EUREX, EEX etc.)
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
  • Dynamic & proactive team player with the ability to identify process inefficiencies to improve capacity, efficiency, and control.
  • Self-starter with a proven ability to take initiative.
  • Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.
  • Proper escalation of issues.
  • Strong time management skills are required to meet time critical deadlines and priorities.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills; notably the ability to clearly articulate issues and influence resolution.
  • Have a growth mindset
  • Education

    Degree is preferred but Futures experience is the most important.

    PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS :

    Pay Range- $65-70 / hr W2

    Benefits : Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following : Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental / vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS : Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

    Website : https : / / www.innovasolutions.com /

    Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics / Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

    Salary : $65 - $70

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