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Chief Financial Officer

Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm located in Chicago, specializing in equity index and commodity derivatives.

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Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer at Belvedere Trading

Belvedere Trading is seeking an experienced and analytical Chief Financial Officer to drive firmwide 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, Treasury, Tax and Strategic Planning
  • Oversee the adoption and enforcement of firm level financial controls and procedures
  • Partner with all members of the senior management team and other company leadership on short-, medium- and long-term business strategy
  • Establish metrics to review and assess the firm’s financial operations performance
  • Evaluate and enhance current system of financial policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures
  • Review, analyze and present financial data clearly, accurately and in a timely fashion
  • Develop and maintain relationships with 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 support to Belvedere’s management team including 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

 

What you’ll need

  • 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
  • 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 & organization skills

 

 

Who we are

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 rate, exchange traded fund (ETF), and equity index options. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated efforts of our technology teams who utilize and perfect our innovative technology solutions.

 

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.

 

Job Status:Full Time

Sponsorship:  Not available for this position

Work Schedule: Regular and reliable on-site attendance during standard business hours

Amount of Travel Required: None