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Commodities Financial Analyst

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Hybrid
Chicago, IL
95K-135K
Mid level
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Chicago, IL
95K-135K
Mid level
The Financial Analyst will support the Commodities team through financial analysis, reporting, performance management, and collaboration with various departments to drive business decisions and efficiency.
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DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Financial Analyst to support our Commodities team. In this role, you will provide strategic financial insights, complex data analysis, and support senior management in decision-making processes. You will lead financial reporting initiatives, develop robust financial models, and provide deep insights to drive business growth and efficiency.

What You'll Do:

  • Analysis and Reporting: Perform timely and accurate financial analysis, including variance analysis and provide insights to senior management. Prepare and present financial reports.
  • Performance Management: Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance management systems to monitor business performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Expense forecasting: Create detailed expense forecasts. Track performance against forecasts and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Cost Management: Analyze costs and identify areas of cost savings to improve operating efficiency.
  • Ad Hoc Analysis: Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reports as needed to support strategic initiatives and special projects.
  • Allocations: Analyze and prepare internal allocations for trading support personnel.
  • Collaboration: Liaise with Accounting, Procurement, HR and Project Management to ensure alignment of financial and business goals.

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
  • 3-5 years of financial analysis, finance, public accounting, and/or reporting experience required.
  • Strong financial and quantitative skills, with the ability to manage complex data sets.
  • Proven ability to critically analyze data and provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive business decisions.
  • Self-motivated with strong time-management and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks effectively.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships across departments.
  • Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Results-oriented, a collaborative problem solver who performs well under pressure.
  • A demonstrated eagerness to learn, contribute, and share knowledge within the organization.
  • Highly proficient in Excel; experience with SQL and Tableau preferred.

The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $135,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

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