Operations Analyst, FCM

This Operations Analyst role is for a new joint venture, a non-clearing Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). The analyst will build and optimize core operational systems, execute daily workflows, manage account setups, trade submissions, and end-of-day processing. Key responsibilities include resolving trade-related inquiries, identifying workflow friction points, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support new product launches and high-frequency trading. The role requires a strong quantitative mindset and understanding of the trade lifecycle.

Must Have

• Build and execute daily operational workflows for FCM
• Ensure seamless account setups, trade submissions, and accurate end-of-day processing
• Serve as primary escalation point for trade-related inquiries
• Identify friction points in trade lifecycle and pilot scalable solutions
• Collaborate across compliance, product, and technology teams for new product launches
• Utilize margin service tools and operational data to monitor risk
• Document comprehensive procedures for new market segment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Strong quantitative mindset
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and manage trade data
• Maintain high organizational standards in a regulated environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle

Good to Have

• Experience with data manipulation or visualization tools

Perks & Benefits

• Supportive environment fostering career progression
• Continuous learning
• Inclusive culture
• Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package

Operations Analyst

We are launching a new joint venture: a non-clearing Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) designed to democratize access to financial markets.

We are creating a platform where millions of customers can express views on the S&P 500, gold, or economic indicators with simple "yes" or "no" trades. We need an Operations Analyst who isn't just looking to run a process, but to help build and optimize the core operational systems for our new financial platform.

What You’ll Do

• Build and execute the daily operational workflows for a newly established FCM, ensuring seamless account setups, exact trade submissions, and accurate end-of-day processing.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for trade-related inquiries, bridging the gap between complex financial mechanics and the user experience to resolve issues rapidly.
• Proactively identify friction points in the trade lifecycle and pilot new, scalable solutions to automate workflows as the platform grows from launch to mass adoption.
• Collaborate across compliance, product, and technology teams to implement new product launches and ensure the FCM infrastructure supports high-frequency, event-based trading.
• Utilize margin service tools and operational data to monitor risk and document comprehensive procedures that set the standard for this new market segment.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• A strong quantitative mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, manage trade data, and maintain high organizational standards in a regulated environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with data manipulation or visualization tools is a strong plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A solid understanding of the trade lifecycle (clearing, settlement, T+1 workflows)
• A self-motivated, collaborative individual suitable for a startup environment within a major enterprise, capable of adapting quickly as we launch new asset classes.

What You’ll Get

• A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.
• Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about our career opportunities here.

This role is hybrid and will require a Tuesday-Saturday shift as well as onsite 3 days a week in our Belfast office, with flexibility.

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