Compliance Analyst

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.

Our Business department is comprised of several key teams who work to ensure that Belvedere is operating at the highest level.  We look for passionate team members that excel and their contribution is critical to our continued success. Our Business Teams build and manage processes that strive to improve all facets of the company. Whether it’s human or financial capital, our goal is to drive productivity while enhancing Team Belvedere’s experience.

We are looking for a Compliance Analyst to join the Compliance team. This individual will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and work closely to build a more efficient and scalable Compliance program. 

• Draft and update written policies and procedures to conform to new regulations and create desktop procedures for a variety of Compliance functions. 
• Oversee and manage the firm’s surveillance processes to ensure compliance with the firm’s personal trading policy. 
• Administer the firm’s daily FINRA CAT compliance reporting. 
• Interface with Belvedere’s regulators, including various self-regulatory organizations, to ensure timely and comprehensive responses to inquiries and exam requests. 
• Interact with Belvedere senior management to ensure that operational procedures are up to date and consistent with WSP requirements. 
• Work alongside experienced traders and technical teams to gain an unparalleled knowledge of our proprietary systems. 

• 2-4 years regulatory compliance experience working for an exchange, a regulatory organization, a Broker Dealer (BD), a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) or similar organization. 
• Bachelor’s Degree is required. 
• Experience with FINRA CAT daily reporting. 
• The ability to identify and implement technology and process improvement opportunities. 
• High degree of comfort and fluency with technology and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems. 
• High degree of comfort in a fast-paced and competitive environment and engage in high-level interactions with all levels of management. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and project management skills. 
• Intermediate data query skills, such as SQL.  
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis. 

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, Build Rockets, 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.

Any questions regarding the virtual recruiting process, please reach out to recruiting@belvederetrading.com.

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable attendance during standard business hours

Amount of Travel Required: None 

Sponsorship: Not available for this position 

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000