Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm proudly headquartered in downtown Chicago. Our traders work hard to provide liquidity to the market through their market-making activities and are the masters of a diverse set of commodities, interest rates, exchange-traded funds (ETF), and equity index options. From the beginning, we began iteratively investing in our proprietary technology and committing to building our systems from the ground up. Our trading models and software systems are continually re-engineered, optimized, and maintained to stay on top of the industry.

High-performance proprietary trading and development is the source of our success and competitive advantage at Belvedere, further fueling our passion for performance. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the future landscape of the trading industry.

Belvedere Trading is seeking an experienced and analytical Chief Financial Officer to drive firm-wide financial operations and automation. This individual will play a strategic role in ensuring Belvedere Trading’s long-term success and provide overall leadership and direction of the finance and accounting function. 

What you’ll do

• Lead strategy and execution across all financial functions including Accounting, FP&A, Budgeting, Treasury Management, Tax, and Strategic Planning
• Oversee the evolution and enforcement of firm-level financial controls and procedures
• Build on established metrics to review and assess the firm’s financial operations performance
• Evaluate and enhance the current system of financial policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures
• Review, analyze, and present financial data to management clearly, accurately, and in a timely fashion
• Develop and maintain relationships with the company’s regulators and business partners that support the finance infrastructure
• Ensure regulatory compliance by identifying and assessing ongoing and emerging financial risks and laws
• Provide analytical and strategic support to Belvedere’s management team through continued development of internal management reporting capabilities
• Coordinate the production of all required partnership tax documentation
• Ensure team members receive timely and appropriate training and development
• Mentor and develop team members using a supportive and collaborative approach: clarify responsibilities, set clear goals, establish priorities, and monitor and evaluate results
• Remain current on the financial industry and evolving regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional accounting designation (CFA, CMA, CPA, etc.)
• 10 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting, including a minimum of 7-10 years in a management role
• 5 years managing and developing high-performing teams
• Broker-Dealer experience with series 24 and 27 registrations a plus
• Dedication to maintaining strict confidentiality with respect to highly sensitive information
• Experience dealing with high levels of complexity in a fast-moving culture is a strong plus
• An entrepreneurial mindset, ambition, and outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Passion to lead, manage, transform, and train team members
• Exceptional communication and organization skills

Women and underrepresented groups frequently apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that mold and apply. No candidate is perfect; all have a lot to offer. We welcome your application.

Core Values

The secret to our award-winning culture is our Core Values: Team Belvedere, Me In Team, Own It, Iterative Innovation, and Passionate Discourse. We live and breathe these values every day.

Our Stance

Belvedere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military, and veteran status is prohibited. Belvedere encourages initiatives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. Belvedere is committed to providing a positive environment in which team members are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy. Our firm believes in a dynamic culture of inclusion and diversity, where people thrive on individual and organizational characteristics, values, experiences, and backgrounds.

Please note that Belvedere Trading does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of Team Belvedere. No phone calls, please.