Information Technology Business Analyst

About the Job:

ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC (AAC-USA) is a subsidiary of ABN AMRO Clearing Bank N.V. We are a global clearing firm that provides an integrated suite of financial services to professional trading participants in the global financial market.

The core service offering consists of clearing, execution, stock borrowing and lending, settlement. AAC-USA has a Global Reach through direct and indirect clearing memberships to over 90 of the world’s leading exchanges. Our international network provides comprehensive market access to exchange-listed instruments such as stocks, futures, and options. ABN AMRO Clearing USA LLC-Member FINRA, NFA, FIA and SIPC.

Job Overview:

Market Infrastructure is a global team with representation in APCA, EMEA and USA that acts as the technical bridge between exchanges, brokers and other external parties and AAC-USA. By capturing and normalizing trade messages, we ensure that clients and stakeholders have visibility of their trade activity while we meet our regulatory requirements.

As a Business Analyst in Market Infrastructure, you work in a team that focuses on improving the performance of our processes, systems and tooling. You do this by translating product and process improvements into value propositions and end-to-end solutions. You consider the requirements and frameworks set by internal and external stakeholders, such as Risk, development, Operations, and Commercial teams.

This position is based in our Chicago office and requires a min of 3 days per week onsite in office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with stakeholders and translate business needs to development tickets in Jira
• Provide advice to relevant stakeholders, creating support for change managment
• Promote change through the solutions you propose.
• Work closely with developers, product owners and business stakeholders to drive effective improvements in performance, quality and efficiency
• Document current processes and procedures
• Take part in product testing
• Conduct root cause analysis on production incidents
• Act as the first point ofcontact for Exchanges, Brokers and clearing houses
• Drive and work on industry wide projects and channel information from external parties to internal stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience working in the (listed) derivatives and equities industry, with full understanding of the post-trade lifecycle from trade capture through to settlement
• Experience working for a Central Counterparty (CCP), clearing house, or exchange is a plus
• Bachelors Degree
• Used to working in an international environment
• Experience with financial information exchange (FIX) protocol and other trading system components
• Experience working on complex IT implementations together with developers
• Proven drive to exceed expectations of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and thrive in an externally imposed deadline driven environment
• Not afraid to dive into details and use your analytical skills
• You have affinity working with larger projects and can take the role of leading the change process, including engaging internal stakeholders and other parties involved. You document the progress and ensure that the parties involved meet expected objectives and ensure that AAC-USA meet external deadlines
• Intermediate SQL and Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) or similar solutions
• Experience with Confluence and Jira
• Experience with BitBucket, Git and/or alike

Below is the expected base salary for this position. Offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Annual base salary, not including discretionary bonus eligibility: $110,000+

Perks and Benefits:

As a global leader in financial services, we rely on our employees to deliver their best work for our clients. We invest in our employees by offering a host of benefits and perks.

• Flexible hybrid work schedules (generally a minimum of three days per week onsite) with a one-time stipend to help improve hybrid working capabilities
• Generous paid time off, sick days, market-based holiday schedule, sabbatical leave, parental/bonding leave plan and volunteer day off
• Competitive health benefit offerings, including choice of medical plans through BCBS-IL, dental plan, vision and flexible spending accounts
• Complimentary annual membership to One Medical, a dedicated EAP and a benefits concierge service
• Employer paid benefits such as term life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Robust 401(k) Plan with a generous match and vesting schedule
• Annual learning stipend and tuition assistance program to help employees pursue additional education
• Company-issued laptops and role dependent mobile stipend
• Corporate Divvy memberships and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness subsidy available to be used towards wellness and fitness activities
• Regular, open communication including monthly Town Hall meetings with the Management Team
• A matrixed, culture-based organization with collaborative teams that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
• Weekly lunch credit, Free coffee & tea, fresh fruit and snacks, “bagel Wednesday” and monthly treats to celebrate workiversaries and birthdays
• Employee-led committees to bring awareness and inclusive activities to our employees
• Modern open office with a large kitchen/meeting gathering area – including foosball and ping pong tables
• Private, well-equipped Mother’s room
• Office is conveniently located in the Chicago Loop Financial District – close to CTA and Metra
• Well-maintained building (an architectural “masterpiece”) and a part of Chicago history – with a robust business center, gym, restaurants, café, game room and a shared rooftop terrace with green space

This information is intended as a summary of potential benefits only. Eligibility for the plans and programs listed here depends on the nature of employment, length of service and other factors. Actual coverage is governed by supporting summary plan descriptions and related policies.

ABN AMRO Clearing USA (AAC-USA) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. AAC-USA celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race; creed; color; religion; alienage or national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; age; disability or handicap; sex; marital status; veteran status; sexual orientation; status as a survivor of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking; genetic predisposition or carrier status; gender identity or expression; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. This enables us to be a better and stronger team – one that makes better decisions and delivers better business results. AAC-USA participates in the E-Verify program in the US.

Notice and Disclaimer to External Recruitment Agencies:

External recruitment agencies must have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO Clearing USA, LLC (“AAC-USA”) prior to submitting a resume to fill a vacancy. In addition, a recruitment agency may only submit a resume when invited in writing by an AAC-USA Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the search to fill a specific vacancy. Any resume or other candidate information sent to AAC-USA not in accordance with the foregoing procedure will be considered exclusive property of AAC-USA, with respect to which no placement fee will be due, owing or paid to the sender.