Operations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Elgin, IL
About us Rural King is America's Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.
One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.
At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
How we reward you
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic's Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company paid YMCA Family Membership
What You'll do
As a Store Operations Analyst, you will be developing and enhancing KPI reporting to support business insights and managing deliverables aligned with company priorities. The ideal candidate will proactively anticipate business needs, demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, and effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Develop, enhance, and maintain key performance indicator (KPI) reporting to support business insights and strategic decision-making.
Prepare, analyze, and summarize weekly, monthly, and periodic operational reports for key stakeholders.
Proactively identify trends or address areas of concern by providing and presenting data insights.
Develop and manage communication, timing, and action plans for projects tied to strategic initiatives.
Lead and drive impactful projects that directly contribute to the success and growth of Rural King.
Oversee project progress, ensuring all deliverables and action items are completed on schedule.
Formulate presentations using reporting and data analysis trends.
Provide friendly and professional collaboration and support while partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
Be part of a team that celebrates achievements, promotes teamwork, and recognizes individual contributions.
Provide partnership, structure, organization and administrative support to the EVP and VP of Store Operations.
Act as a proactive gatekeeper by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
Attend and effectively take notes at key meetings, following up on deliverables and action items for Store Operations leadership.
Oversee the coordination of in-house and off-site meetings for small and large groups including development of the agenda and accurate preparation of all relevant meeting materials.
Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King's Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Essential Qualities for Success
At least 5 years of experience in an analytical support role or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in KPI reporting and data interpretation.
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel, including heave data analytics, and PowerPoint
Exceptional organizational skills, able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey data insights.
Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and professionalism in managing confidential information.
Proficiency in time management, including the ability to effectively plan, schedule, and allocate resources to meet objectives.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport, listen actively, and communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
Experience in coordinating and managing complex projects, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient resources to complete a project on time.
Demonstrate confident and clear communication skills to express thoughts, opinions, and ideas in a respectful manner.
Strong communication and persuasive skills to negotiate and influence stakeholders at various levels in the organization.
Physical Requirements
Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
Ability to navigate and access all facilities.
Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
Close vision for computer-related activities.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The pay range for this position is $51,000 - $68,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Sr Analyst, Asset Management
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
About Us
Perform Properties is a best-in-class, diversified real estate operating platform with expertise in high-quality, grocery-anchored shopping centers and premier office assets. Perform is positioned to create more engaging experiences for customers, deliver long-term value for tenants, and drive stronger performance across its portfolio.
Perform has expertise in transactions, development, leasing, and management, and benefits from a multi-sector focus, data-driven strategy, and national reach. The company focuses on properties with People-Appeal-dynamic spaces where people and businesses actively choose to work, shop, and gather, enhancing the communities around them.
Formed through the combination of ShopCore, ROIC, and EQ Office, Perform Properties leverages the shared experience, scale, and operational strengths of three leading organizations.
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Role Summary
Analyst / Senior Analyst on the Asset Management team will provide analytical support to regional and sub-regional teams charged with maximizing property values. These teams vary in location to cover the United States coast-to-coast, hitting major markets like New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, etc. all the while exploring new gateway markets. The role will initially be allocated to the retail sector, with exposure to the office sector and potential to work on both office and retail as the portfolio permits.
Major responsibilities include constructing and validating all cash flow assumptions utilized in projections; creating financial plans with Market Leads that align with property visions and business objectives; material lease analysis; modeling, due diligence and closing of dispositions; and evaluating investment returns, asset sales timing, and values. Position requires ability to act as a project leader, research and challenge assumptions. The Analyst /Senior Analyst will be given direct financial responsibility for multiple assets, acting as a strategic investment advisor within their Portfolio team. The position includes travel and site visits to become an expert on asset position within the market, asset conditions and to build relationships with the Perform team and external brokers.
Essential Job Functions
Financial Goals - Act as strategic and analytical thought partner and leader to the Market Leads on all financial matters related to the health and success of the company and assets in the market.
Financial Planning - Create and maintain financial plan(s) with Market Leads that are aligned with the property vision, organizational values, business objectives, and operating plans to grow asset value. This includes coordination with Regional Finance on the annual budgeting and forecasting.
Strategic Financial Analysis - Support efforts to coordinate strategic analysis as directed by senior leadership and/or Blackstone. This includes but is not limited to hold/sell analysis, yield on cost, repositioning analysis, major lease analysis, contribution/funding requests, and real estate tax (CA Prop 13).
Investment Analyses - Assist the Revantage Valuations team in their preparation of quarterly valuation models to evaluate total investment return, leverage strategies, cash flow forecasting, asset sales timing and values, and distribution forecasting. Collaborate with the Market Leads on developing assumptions, communicating market developments, and assisting in broker engagements.
Due Diligence and Underwriting - Support office team in underwriting, due diligence, and closing phases for disposition and debt transactions. Coordinate the flow of information & materials with various parties (buyers, sellers, lenders, attorneys, brokers); review due diligence materials (leases, financials, contracts, Offering Memorandums, Broker Opinions of Value, etc.); and prepare closing statements and memos. Review Argus files and associated financial assumptions and cash flow.
Organization and Communication - Drive the organization and communication of key work products and information to effectively report to Market Lead and Blackstone asset or market conditions.
Support Portfolio Work - Provide support to Asset Management Department on the following items: leadership presentations (i.e. board materials), acquisition onboarding, portfolio valuation models and walks to stabilization, coordinate on cash model reviews and lender compliance, seek and learn new technology that makes work more effective and efficient, assume additional responsibilities and perform ad-hoc analyses as needed or as assigned.
Analyst / Senior Analyst will work in close collaboration with senior team members on the Asset Management team on a daily basis, in addition to collaborating with other departments throughout Perform and Blackstone.
Technical Competencies:
1-3 years of Argus Enterprise experience
Highly proficient in excel
Strong understanding of financial analysis concepts such as rates of return, cash flows and net present value
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure - independently handling multiple competing deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in real estate, economics, finance or accounting with 1-3 years of real estate financial analysis experience
Experience within a real estate or finance-related organization, private equity, investment advisor, or REIT
Ability to read and interpret lease agreements
Familiar with Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of real estate fundamentals (including property management, investment trends, and leasing issues) as well as strong analytical and research abilities.
Willing to travel up to 15% - note upfront travel will be more
Americas HQ Business Operations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
**Application Deadline: January 10. If we do have a large enough candidate pool prior to the application deadline, we may take it down earlier.** **This role can be performed anywhere. (East or Central Time Zone) ideally.** **Meet the Team** Operations is a key part of our Americas Sales organization and is central to our ongoing transformation and growth. As an Operations Analyst, you will support the Americas Architecture team and help enable Cisco's Architectures to evolve and succeed. In this critical role, you'll gain valuable insights into what drives our Architectures and the future direction of Cisco.
**What You Will Do**
As a member of our Americas Sales Operations team, you will:
+ Provide New Year Readiness support for Americas Software and Services, assisting in preparations and process updates for the upcoming fiscal year.
+ Support goaling, bookings, and pipeline reporting to ensure sales targets and progress are tracked accurately.
+ Conduct sales data analysis and assist in the development of monthly business requirements documentation.
+ Create and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (using platforms such as Centro, Salesforce, FinBI, and HANA) to deliver actionable business insights to sales and leadership teams.
+ Collaborate with SW/Svcs leaders and cross-functional teams to develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales metrics.
+ Support sales leaders with "run-the-business," "report-the-business," and "change-the-business" activities by providing data, reports, and operational assistance.
+ Assist with compensation support activities, helping to ensure accurate and timely processing.
+ Help gather business requirements, create mockups, and contribute to quarterly and monthly business reviews.
+ Participate in sales enablement activities and operational efficiency projects, working closely with various stakeholders.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ BA/BS degree
+ 1-3 years of experience in a business analyst or related role
+ Familiarity with Cisco Americas Sales hierarchy, forecasting, and reporting tools
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience working in cross-functional teams or on project-based initiatives
+ Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills
+ Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
+ Experience supporting or collaborating with field sales, architecture sales, engineering, or sales operations
+ "Team first" mentality and commitment to shared goals
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. For 40 years, we've been innovating to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. Our solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across their digital footprint.
We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to achieve impactful results on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
**We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.**
**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
The starting salary range posted for this position is $92,000.00 to $123,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$114,400.00 - $171,300.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$100,200.00 - $153,200.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Trade Operations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
The Department
The Trade Operations Group oversees post-trade operations for the Financial Risk Management practice. It is the responsibility of Trade Operations to execute cash management transactions, reconcile cash management activity, and to ensure margin and collateral requirements are met. Trade Operations Group performs the independent reconciliation and verification of all trading performed by Capital Markets Group. It also directs trade matching, clearing, and settlement activities. Additionally, the group manages dealer and custody accounts on behalf of our clients, including account opening, onboarding, maintaining dealer records and general account administration and operations.â¯
The Role
The Trade Operations Analyst plays a key role in driving efficiencies within the Operations team and leads the day-to-day trading, cash and reporting functions for their clients. The Trade Operations Analyst is a key part of a dynamic team that works closely with the trading and portfolio management teams and other stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities:
Identify, perform analysis, and resolve trade and settlement breaks.
Monitor the intraday and next day trade and cash reconciliation of client accounts.
Oversee high level account balances and margin requirements; execute transfers to meet margin requirements.
Work directly with counterparties, custodians, banks, and other interested parties to ensure all actions on the client's behalf are resolved and reconciled promptly.
Produce and distribute reporting to clients and third-party service providers.
Respond to ad-hoc requests from internal and external clients.
Collaborate with other areas of support including Governance & Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets and Trading, Actuarial, Trading Technology and Legal/Compliance
Participate in onboarding and new initiatives.
Create procedures and document process flows.
Additional responsibilities as group continues to expand in business and complexity.
Job Knowledge, Experience Skills
Job Knowledge Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or another similar and relevant program of study.
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of one or more of the following products: Futures, Listed Options, Cleared OTC Derivatives, Fixed Income (Bonds and ETFs), Mutual Funds, UIT(s), Equities, and Bilateral Non-Cleared OTC Derivatives.â¯
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of cash and treasury management.
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of various aspects of the post trade life cycle from beginning to termination.â¯
Experience and Soft Skills Required
1-4 years of experience in treasury, trade, or investment operations.
Exposure to fund accounting, global custody, or transfer agency operations.â¯
Familiarity with post trade operations vendor systems.â¯â¯
Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities.â¯
Strong written and verbal communication skills.â¯
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.â¯
Solid organizational skills - especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details.â¯
Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.â¯
Ability to deal with ambiguity and effectively cope with change.â¯
Sharp critical thinking skills, sound judgment and decision-making ability, and both the ability and willingness to clearly articulate your ideas.â¯
Location
Candidates hired into this role will be required to work in-person in the Milliman office in Chicago, IL on a weekly basis, but flexible work arrangements will be considered.
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $65,120 - $104,280, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:
Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary Bonus Program - Recognizing employee contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid Time Off (PTO) - Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays - A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
Family Building Benefits - Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Fully paid by Milliman.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Milliman & FRM Practice Mission, Values, Competencies
Our mission is to serve our clients to protect the health and financial well-being of people everywhere. We are influential market leaders, solving important problems through our deep subject matter expertise.
In fulfilling this mission and values, Milliman's professionals are helping our clients answer significant questions, such as:
How can people provide for themselves when they no longer work?
How can our clients efficiently finance, deliver and improve healthcare?
How can an insurer protect its clients against the risks they face?
Since its founding in 1947, Milliman is dedicated to enduring values that govern our actions in the marketplace.
Quality - Milliman's advice, products and client service adhere to the highest standards of quality.
Integrity - Milliman's people demonstrate integrity in all that we do. We are committed to honesty and professionalism in our interaction with our clients and colleagues, including independent advice free of conflicts and a culture of inclusion and respect for all colleagues.
Opportunity - Milliman is committed to embracing diversity and providing all our people opportunities to achieve their full potential including opportunities to:
Shape their own careers
Assist in developing the strategy of their practice
Pursue innovations to further Milliman's mission in the marketplace
Strategy & Operations Analyst, Customer Success
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.
About the team
Stripe has a growing focus on our Customer Success business and opportunity to drive growth. Our team provides strategic & operational partnership to those specialized sellers, cross-functional partners, and leadership. Partnership is provided across three pillars:
* Strategy and planning
* Operations
* Analytics and insights
Within the GTM Strategy & Operations organization, our Customer Success Strategy & Operations team is dedicated to implementing business changes across operations, insights, processes, and tools. We focus on enhancing Stripe's productivity, empowering our CSMs in achieving key revenue goals and driving overall Stripe revenue. We're a global team, spanning across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
What you'll do
The near term focus of this role is on building business foundations, which necessarily entails a focus on operational projects (process design, business cadences, systems work). This analyst is a critical person to the foundations and scale of the Customer Success business. Their responsibilities include measuring and analyzing performance, forecasting, creating dashboards, and driving process improvements.
Responsibilities
* Work cross-functionally to analyze and troubleshoot system challenges
* Conduct analysis and investigation of system operations and workflow management
* Develop reports and dashboards to meet key reporting requirements
* Oversee the management of CSM territories
* Enhance business processes through data-driven decision-making
* Define and monitor annual and quarterly OKRs
* Prepare materials for QBRs and other leadership meetings
Who you are
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum requirements
* 5-6 years of operations experience in a software solutions or technology company.
* 3+ years working with a GTM or Sales organization.
* Data Analytics (SQL, creating/running complex queries and building dashboards)
* Business and operational SLA reporting.
* Communicate clearly, proactively, and concisely.
* Self-starter and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
Preferred qualifications
* Tableau or SFDC report development experience.
* Experience as a User and Report developer in SFDC
In-office expectations
Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
Pay and benefits
The annual US base salary range for this role is $115,100 - $172,700. For sales roles, the range provided is the role's On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.
Auto-ApplyOperations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
Cumberland - a DRW Company is the cryptoasset arm of DRW, established in 2014 after early interest in cryptoassets and their underlying technology. Today, Cumberland is a global leader in cryptoassets, uniquely positioned between the traditional financial markets and the cryptoasset ecosystem. From our offices around the world, we provide 24-hour access to a wide array of cryptoassets while helping the crypto ecosystem grow and evolve in a responsible, sustainable way.
As an Operations Analyst in our Chicago office, you'll help manage the day-to-day operations of our cryptoasset trading business. You will work closely with a variety of internal teams and external counterparties and exchanges to efficiently manage daily workflows and continually refine operational procedures.
What you'll do:
Provide operational support for cryptoasset trading business, with an emphasis on optimizing reconciliation and post-trade settlement procedures
Monitor pending settlements and liaise with counterparties and exchanges as needed to reduce settlement risk
Collaborate with internal cash management and operations teams to maintain optimal cash reserves for settlements and platform funding
Identify opportunities for process improvement, technology upgrades and automation
Utilize technology skills (Excel, VBA, Python or other programming background) to automate operational processes and perform analysis on large data sets
Provide timely response to counterparty inquiries and requests for settlement information
Provide additional administrative support to the team as needed
What we're looking for:
Very strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Prior settlements and/or trading reconciliation experience; previous experience with Cryptoassets preferred
Proficiency in Excel (VBA experience a big plus); previous experience working with other tools and/or programming languages for automation and process improvement also highly preferred
Experience dealing with money transfers/wires and banking platforms with an ability to understand and minimize costs related to overnight funding
Solid understanding of financial product clearing and settlement processes
Previous experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
High sense of urgency and dedication to efficiency
Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks and projects autonomously
Ability to provide support in off hours, as needed, to ensure operational continuity in a 24/7 business
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Bachelor's degree
The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 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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Auto-ApplySecurity Operations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
Sprout Social is looking to hire a Security Operations Analyst to the Security team.
Why join Sprout's Security team?
Security sits at the intersection of empowering teams to move quickly and mitigating risks to our overall business. We are enablers who strive to hone our unique craft and minimize friction or red tape. Our security team ensures that we are designing platforms, implementing tools and building products with security in mind. This team owns the security posture of our entire organization, including our development, production environments, and internal concerns. As a part of this team, you are given the space and encouraged to stretch beyond your core function and make a deeper impact on the broader organization. In short, the work you do here matters, and you feel that day in and day out.
What you'll do
Develop and maintain rules for alerts generated from both our cloud native product and employee platforms
Triage and investigate security alerts reported through SEIM platform with IT, solution engineering and security teams
Identify additional log sources and alerting rules
Guide, support and provide analysis during and after security events following the incident response playbooks
Integrate with a maturing vulnerability management program to ensure tracking and remediation of security issues.
Monitor vulnerability sources for infrastructure and application vulnerabilities
Develop,maintain, and automate reporting to prioritize vulnerabilities for IT and solution engineering teams which drives remediation efforts
Collaborate with partners in infrastructure and engineering to measurably harden, monitor, and ensure resilience for our cloud-hosted platforms and software development lifecycle.
Use both automated and manual testing tools to find and validate vulnerabilities in infrastructure
Evolve the security posture by continuously assessing and improving the toolset managed by the security team
Participate in a security on-call schedule
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who knows
more
than how to run a scanning tool: you'll leverage your knowledge of distributed systems to work and collaborate with engineers and IT staff to increase the protective, monitoring, reporting and mitigation capabilities of the Security team. As a cloud native company, you'll be involved in securing our cloud environments and working with SaaS-based tooling. If you are fluent in risk identification and mitigation and stay up to date on the latest security threats and trends in our industry, we'd love to talk with you!
These are the minimum qualifications that our hiring team is looking for in this role:
2+ years of information security experience
Experience in security monitoring, incident response and/or vulnerability management
Understanding of computer networking and systems (compute, storage, OS -- especially Linux) and their interactions
Additionally, these are the preferred qualifications that would indicate a particularly strong candidate:
Information security qualification such as Security+, GCIH or GSEC or equivalent
2+ years of programming experience (Python, Shell, Go)
Experience performing and improving security operations (including investigations and incidents) and tooling (SIEM, SOAR, Scanning toolkits)
Familiarity with Kubernetes and/or Containers
Within 1 month, you will:
Experience Sprout's in-depth onboarding, covering everything from our company mission and values, hearing directly from executives and founders, to deep training on our products and the value that Sprout delivers to our customers
Make a plan with your manager to set initial priorities, align on expectations for your role, plant goalposts for your career, and learn about Sprout's approach to security
Be introduced to Sprout's security stakeholders across the organization
Learn our existing tooling and begin monitoring the status of our environments
Collaborate regularly with teammates and members of our infrastructure and development teams and get up to speed on our current and future initiatives
Get regular team feedback on your approach to managing and engaging our existing risks and security capabilities
Within 3 months, you will:
Work with your manager and teammates to create and prioritize quarterly team goals
Begin to deconstruct larger security projects into smaller, more manageable deliverables
Start to understand the breadth and depth of technologies and tools under the team's purview
Review, refine and triage alerts triggered from our IDS, vulnerability management tools,and other monitoring platforms
Participate in Security on-call rotation
Build connections with members from other teams through active networking and community building to help foster a security-first culture
Within 6 months, you will:
Improve the security tooling and telemetry used at Sprout
Identify security gaps within our systems, present plans to mitigate risks, and work with teams to get them prioritized within their workstreams
Generate and improve upon internal and external security policies and standards
Help drive internal security awareness training and phishing programs
Regularly evaluate and report security health and recommendations
Have your first performance conversation with your manager, where you'll discuss your accomplishments in your role and work together to build goals for your professional growth
Partner with engineering, IT and other teams to continuously improve our ability to deliver reliable and secure services
Within 12 months, you will:
Be a go-to expert and security representative within Sprout
Help define and build the security roadmap for future work
Work and effectively communicate with other groups across the organization to ensure big-picture alignment and encourage cross-team collaboration
Own cross-organizational projects, demonstrating project management skills, consensus building, and strong leadership
Have opportunities to contribute to in-house technical presentations, employee onboarding, and workshops that share your expertise with large groups of Sprout employees
Surprise us! Use your unique ideas and abilities to change Sprout Security in beneficial ways that we haven't considered yet
Of course what is outlined above is the ideal timeline, but things may shift based on business needs and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.
Our Benefits Program
We're proud to regularly be recognized for our team, product and culture. Our benefits program includes:
Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families
Progressive policies to support work/life balance, like our flexible paid time off and parental leave program
High-quality and well-maintained equipment-your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and mental well-being of our team
Ongoing education and development opportunities via our Grow@Sprout program and employee-led diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
Beautiful, convenient, and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago's Loop and downtown Seattle, for those who prefer an office setting
Whenever possible, Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. Sprout maintains a remote workforce in many places in the United States. However, we are not set up in all states, so please look at the drop-down box in our application to see whether your state is listed. Few roles require an office setting. If your position requires a physical presence in a Sprout office, it will be evident in the job listing and your offer letter.
Individual base pay is based on various factors, including work location, relevant experience and skills, the responsibility of the role, and job duties/requirements. In the United States, we have two geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires are:
Zone 1 (New York, California, Washington): $86,240 (min), $107,800 (mid), $129,360 (max) USD annually
Zone 2 (All other US states): $78,400 (min), $98,000 (mid), $117,600 (max) USD annually
The listed ranges represent the full earning potential in this position. Starting salaries for well-qualified new hires are typically around the midpoint of the range. These ranges were determined by a market-based compensation approach; we used data from trusted third-party compensation sources to set equitable, consistent, and competitive ranges. We also evaluate compensation bi-annually, identify any changes in the market and make adjustments to our ranges and existing employee compensation as needed.
Base pay is only one element of an employee's total compensation at Sprout. Every Sprout team member has an opportunity to receive restricted stock units (RSUs) under Sprout's equity plan. Employees (and their dependents) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, and Modern Health (a wellness benefit). Employees are able to enroll in Sprout's company's 401k plan, in which Sprout will match 50% of your contributions up to 6% with a maximum contribution. Sprout offers “Flexible Paid Time Off” and ten paid holidays. We have outlined the various components to an employee's full compensation package here to help you to understand our total rewards package.
Sprout Social is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on identity- race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Because Sprout Social is a federal contractor, we affirmatively recruit individuals with a disability and protected veterans. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our latest DEI Report.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the interview process or to submit your application, please email us at accommodations@sproutsocial.com. Include the nature of your request and your preferred contact information. We'll do everything we can to support your success during our recruitment process while upholding your privacy. Please note that only inquiries regarding accommodations will receive a response from this email address; other inquiries will not be addressed (e.g., you send your resume but are not requesting an accommodation).
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here (1) Equal Opportunity Employment Poster and (2) Sprout Social's Affirmative Action Statement.
Additionally, Sprout Social participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
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Auto-ApplyInvestor Operations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Evanston, IL
The Investor Operations Analyst position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to how a leading alternative asset manager operates. Reporting to the Company's Head of Client Services, you'll play a key role in supporting the full investor lifecycle - from onboarding new investor accounts and managing capital activity flows to fielding ad hoc inquiries from investors and the Company's external administrator.
This role is ideal for someone eager to build a foundational understanding of hedge fund structures, investor documentation, and fund operations, while learning directly from experienced profressionals across Finance, Legal, Compliance and Investor Relations. You'll gain a holistic view of how alternative investment funds are managed and what it takes to deliver a high quality client experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Investor Account Onboarding:
* Work with investors and the Company's external administrator to ensure full and complete documentation associated with prospective investor accounts (knowledge of AML / KYC best practices is a plus)
* Oversee investor wires and ensure timely receipt / distribution of funds around subscription deadlines, capital calls, etc.
* Book new accounts in the Company's CRM system and other applicable internal systems
Manage Capital Activity:
* Provide support for processing all subscriptions, transfers, distribution, calls and redemptions for the Firm's external facing funds
* Maintain and reconcile investor data for tracking all pending and final capital activity
* Understand and process investor legal documentation, including but not limited to Subscription, Redemption and Transfer Documents
* Liaise with internal finance and accounting teams to ensure capital activity is properly booked across internal systems
Investor Reporting & Communication:
* Assist in the maintenance and distribution of various investor reports that are posted to the Company's investor portal or distributed via email
* Help maintain investor reporting contacts and account details in the Company's CRM system
* Assist in distribution of daily, weekly and monthly performance estimates and reports
* Track and monitor various investor reporting obligations in conjunction with the Investor Relations team
* Assist with ad hoc investor inquiries
Internal Reporting:
* Provide support to various departments in the Firm to facilitate business planning and capital flow projections
* Assist in compiling investor & fund metrics for management committee reporting
* Liaise with the external administrator to help facilitate FATCA compliance and various periodic and annual investor updates such as form ADV, BlueSky, Privacy Policy, etc
* Liaise with the Compliance team and the external administrator on investor reporting and approvals
* Provide support for key projection reports for the Compliance team and activity flows for the Marketing and Portfolio Finance teams
Other/Misc:
* Serve as the primary point of contact / liaison between the Company and its external administrator for general shareholder services management
* Participate in and lead special and recurring projects and report results to senior management
* Identify and improve internal processes
* Design and implement control techniques including liaison with systems staff to develop and implement automated solutions
* Assist in the testing and development of new processes and tools
* Establish and maintain documentation for processes and procedures
* Represent the Investor Operations team in working groups, attend meetings and participate on conference calls as required
Qualifications
* BA/BS with outstanding academic credentials
* 1-3 years business experience in the financial industry. Prior experience in fund administration/shareholder services is preferred
* Knowledgeable in trade instructions including subscription agreements, redemption notices, transfer agreements and letters of direction with either hedge fund or private equity investments
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and prioritize work in a fast paced environment
* Ability to communicate effectively with external clients
* Superior problem solving skills with demonstrated initiative and ability to manage tasks and projects independently from start to finish
* Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities pertaining to work flow
* Strong interest in furthering technological initiatives to streamline processes
* Proven ability to work both independently and within a team
* Strong analytical abilities
* Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $125,000 USD. The actual base salary will depend upon the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, business needs and market. This role may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and if awarded is based on a variety of factors including firm and individual performance.
Auto-ApplyRevenue Operations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
Who We Are: At SpotHero, we work as a team to empower people to get everywhere, easier! We're rapidly growing with the mission of bringing the parking industry into the future through technology. Drivers across the nation use the SpotHero mobile app or website to reserve convenient, affordable parking in advance, on-the-go or through their connected cars, and parking companies rely on us to help them reach new customers while optimizing their business. We connect the dots with cutting-edge technology, delivering value to both sides of this exciting, evolving marketplace.
Revenue Operations Analyst at SpotHero:
SpotHero is looking for a dynamic Revenue Operations Analyst who loves to collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the success of SpotHero's Revenue Team. This role will focus on maintaining and building revenue team analytics products, optimizing parking rates, bridging knowledge gaps, providing analytics training and strategic guidance across the revenue team. As a Revenue Operations Analyst, you will play a crucial role in managing and enhancing the way that SpotHero reports on and improves revenue across both core and vertical segments. You will be responsible for assisting the sales team and executing strategies to enhance the parking experience for both operators and our parkers, and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate abilities to work cross-functionally, understand complex concepts, and identify operational efficiencies.
What you will do:
Analytics
Enable the Sales team to effectively manage their operators' portfolios, providing analytical insights, reporting, and optimizations
Execute SpotHero's rate strategy by recommending optimal rates directly to operators and building tools for the sales team monitor and improve rates in a self-serve or automated manner
Drive high performance by developing and monitoring the systems that track performance and taking corrective action against underperforming locations and portfolios
Answer revenue analytics questions, from the most strategic and discerning operators, and provide them guidance on how to effectively use and optimize their SpotHero performance
Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs that will be used both within the revenue team and across the business
Sales Enablement
Provide training and documentation to enable the sales and revenue teams to use revenue analytics products in a self-serve manner
Support the Sales Enablement and B2B functions with analytics and strategic guidance
Revenue Go to Market
Support the Revenue Team on strategic initiatives by building quick solutions that can be tested and iterated on before being scaled
What we're looking for:
Key Characteristics
Action oriented with exceptional follow-through. You maintain a sense of urgency to complete a task and seek information rather than waiting for it
Analytical. You examine data methodically and in detail to solve problems or complete tasks
Strategic. You understand the bigger picture and think through alternatives to achieve optimal outcomes
Collaborative. You are a team player and a clear communicator when working alongside other departments internally and externally
Detail oriented. You sweat the details. You understand that data pipelines & dashboards can be nuanced and complex, and you strive to understand the nitty-gritty details behind them
Persistence. You show firm continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
Operations & Process Minded. You strive for smooth operations and more efficient processes, and reflect that goal in all your work
Creative & Resourceful Problem Solver. You welcome sticky problems and are creative in bringing in resources and finding solutions to the toughest ones
Pre-Requisites
3-5 years experience working in an analytical or data intensive sales or revenue environment
Business, engineering, economics, and other technical education backgrounds preferred
Experience with BI (Looker), CRM (Salesforce), KM (Confluence) tools preferred
What We Are offering:
Career game changer - A truly unique experience to work for a fast-growing startup in a role with unlimited growth potential.
Excellent benefits
We cover a generous portion of Medical Premiums, 50% of Dental and Vision Premiums, company-sponsored Life Insurance, a 401(k) with match and immediate vesting, and comprehensive leave policies to meet your needs in creating space for life
Canada: We offer Medical (prescription drug and paramedical coverage), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD and LTD.
Flexible PTO policy and outstanding work/life balance - We value and support each individual team member.
Grubhub weekly lunch stipend for in office days (SkipTheDishes for Canada)
Udemy and Personal Learning Budget - We support the professional and personal growth of our people by providing everyone with learning resources and development opportunities.
Annual parking stipend - Duh. We help people park!
The opportunity to collaborate with fun, innovative, and passionate people in a casual yet highly productive atmosphere.
Our commitment to allyship has been a central driver of how we Respect Fellow Drivers. You'll have the opportunity to be part of Employee Resource Groups, access allyship learning resources, and actively contribute to our ongoing effort of making SpotHero inclusive for all.
Employee programs to grow and support our people such as Discovery Days for Product and Engineering, Gearing up for Aspiring Leaders, and Mentorship Program.
A workplace recognized as CityLights award winner by 1871, 2025 Best Places To Work by BuiltIn, Most Loved Workplace Certified by the Best Practice Institute, and recipient of multiple Comparably awards, including Best Company Culture, Best Company for Women, and Best Company for Diversity.
Compensation in Illinois:
Depending on your skillset and experience, you can expect your base salary to be between $76,800 - $96,000 as well as a discretionary bonus and leading total rewards package including stock options
At SpotHero, we Respect Fellow Drivers by providing an inclusive interview experience for everyone, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process. Please let our team know of your need when you apply or as you begin interviewing with our team.
SpotHero is an equal opportunity employer. We know that a diverse workforce is the strongest workforce, and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive environment for all.
Additionally, because we want to Remember to Signal, if you choose to provide us personal information in connection with a job application, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice which provides details about what information we collect and process about you in order to consider your candidacy.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US or Canada and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
Auto-ApplyAffordable Housing Operations Analyst - Fellowship
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
The Affordable Housing Operations Fellow will be a member of the HHDC Property Management team. This is a full-time paid internship that provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the management of multifamily affordable housing, with exposure to key property management functions including administration, maintenance oversight, marketing and leasing, resident and community relations and financial reporting and control. This position will assist the Vice President of Property Management by performing assigned tasks related to the day-to-day operations of the HHDC portfolio. The fellow will also have an opportunity to develop inter-personal and administrative skills that are essential to successful property management professionals.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assist VP of Property Management with assigned tasks to assist with property management administration, including clerical assistance, file maintenance, data entry
Assisting the tracking of physical asset maintenance, including tracking work orders and other monitoring duties
Support the marketing and leasing team with administrative and reporting duties
Assist with planning, organizing and implementing resident activities
Special projects assigned by AVP of Property Management
Other duties as assigned
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Position experiences interruptions, need for frequent shifting priorities, and deadlines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee in an office setting to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: talking, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling or crouching, reaching, handling; carrying and lifting objects, using office and computer equipment (visual contact and keyboard manipulation) as well as the telephone system.
Travel required to prospective developments and for meetings in the community.
Regular, predictable attendance is an imperative job function. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or master's degree in a related field (Real Estate, Finance, or Design Disciplines such as Architecture or Urban Planning).
Demonstrated interest in mission-driven real estate development, affordable housing, and/or community economic development.
Strong quantitative, financial analysis and Excel modeling skills are preferred.
Must have excellent analytical skills, be detail oriented, have good business sense, and be able to work on numerous projects concurrently and prioritize workload independently.
Have proven effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills required.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
SUCCESS FACTORS
Is ethical, responsible, and dependable and fulfills obligations.
Is able to build relationships with peers, among leadership and across the organization.
Exercises sound judgments in stressful situations in order to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
Market Operations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
Who are we?
ElectronX™ is the first U.S.-regulated, direct access electricity derivatives market, offering financial products to address volatile short-term price exposure to electricity. With offices in Chicago and New York City, ElectronX is building the missing financial infrastructure and risk management tools necessary to smooth the path for U.S. energy production, diversification and grid expansion in a time of rapidly increasing power demand.ElectronX is a venture capital-backed startup supported by premier VC partners including Innovation Endeavors, Systemiq Capital, Equinor Ventures, Shell Ventures LLC, DCVC, Amplo, BoxGroup and Lightning Capital.
Who are we looking for?
As a fast-growing company in the highly competitive, quantitative capital markets industry, ElectronX values candidates who are resourceful, curious and adaptable to change. Our cultural focus on innovation requires collaborative and entrepreneurial teammates with the intellectual grit necessary for near- and long-term success.
What will you be doing?
The Market Operations Associate will play a critical role in real-time market monitoring, surveillance, and operational support while contributing to the firm's broader mission of building highly automated and efficient market operations systems. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and works closely with Compliance, Finance, Commercial and Technology teams. This role is uniquely suited for someone who has thrived in both the structured, high-pressure world of top-tier trading firms and the hands-on operational challenges of leading derivatives exchanges. As a Market Operations Associate, you'll do more than monitor and maintain systems-you'll build, improve, and operate critical processes.
Real-Time Market Monitoring & Surveillance
Monitor live trading activity and market conditions. This position would assume the role within either of the following shift times:
Opening Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm CT
Closing Shift: 1:00pm - 9:00pm CT
Identify, document, and escalate suspicious activity to Compliance when necessary
Investigate real-time market incidents and own critical path escalations to ElectronX Engineering, while providing regular and active remediation updates to customers
This role will require dedicated time in the office five days a week, based either in ElectronX's Chicago or New York City offices
Automation & Process Innovation
Collaborate with Engineering to automate monitoring tools and create real-time alerts
Develop Python scripts for data analysis and operational reporting
Use Python & SQL to build dashboards and visualization tools to improve market insights
Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
Operational Support & Growth
Oversee daily trading operations and system monitoring
Assist with onboarding new participants and troubleshooting issues
Work with Compliance on investigations and regulatory requests
Contribute to business continuity planning and testing
What we need from you?
2+ years of experience in derivatives trading operations (market ops, surveillance, exchange ops, etc.)
Experience with Python & SQL-you can analyze data and improve processes
Thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
A critical thinker with a customer-first mindset - you don't just follow through checklists, you question the status quo and are constantly thinking about ways to best serve our trading customers
A builder-you don't just follow processes, you improve them
Startup mindset-excited to work in a high-growth environment and earn equity in what you help build
Benefits
Health, vision and dental insurance
401K
Supplemental health and disability insurance
Unlimited vacation
Flex-work
Equal Opportunity Statement:
ElectronX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Auto-ApplyMarket Operations Analyst (APAC/Europe Session)
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
Job DescriptionLondon (In-Office) Quantiq specializes in high frequency derivatives trading in the largest markets worldwide. Our approach is rigorous and pragmatic, driven by technological expertise and analytics informed by real-world experience. We value employees who love to learn and have the tenacity, curiosity and willpower to contribute to our continuing success.
We are a small but passionate team, dedicated to enhancing and refining our tried and true methods as we commit to our ongoing growth and performance.
Role Description:
As a Market Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring Quantiqs live trading environment. Youll help oversee and support live trading activity during the Asian and/or European trading sessions. Your insights into the relationship between infrastructure, data, and market behavior will help shape operational decisions and contribute directly to the success of our overnight trading strategies. If the following resonates with you, we would love to welcome you to our team.
Note, this is not a Developer or Trader Role. If you are interested in these positions, we encourage you to apply on the careers page of our website.
Job Responsibilities:
Analyze markets and news-flow to optimize existing trading operations
Calculate daily P&L and position balances
Collaborate with the tech team to identify and resolve production issues
Support the release of new algorithms by responding and documenting unusual behaviors or market conditions
Develop analytical tools and processes to enhance operational platforms
Assist the tech team in the conversion of manual processes to automatic systems
Qualifications:
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Reliable and adaptable team player
Ability to communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences
Comfortable building tools for automation
Willingness to learn about financial systems
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years experience in an analytical field or comparable detail oriented environment
Bachelors degree in a quantitative discipline (CS, Engineering, Physics, Math, etc.)
Experience in Python and Excel
Strong knowledge of Linux
Application Requirement:
Suppose you are an investor with $100 on January 1, 2005. Write a Python program that calculates the total return (including dividends) if you invested this money into the S&P 500 and held it through to January 1, 2025. If you could erase any continuous 11 calendar day period from this history in order to get the best returns, what would your new total return be? Include the dollar values in your comments.
Attach the file in the "Cover Letter" section.
Legal Operations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
Individual contributor role working with the legal operations team by assisting with the administration and maintenance of legal systems and tools, facilitating the vendor payment process, and facilitating the Service of Suite process. Will participate as part of project teams or work groups related to operationalizing of legal operations initiatives.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Support the day-to-day administration of legal technology platforms (e.g. matter management, e-billing) including user setup, data entry, reporting and troubleshooting.
Assist with processing legal invoices, ensuring compliance with billing guidelines, and coordinating with vendors and the Accounts Payable team to resolve payment issues.
Maintain accurate data across legal systems and assist with generating reports and dashboards that track key performance metrics and operational trends.
Review, research, and assign new service of process documents daily, ensuring accurate matter intake, appropriate routing to various teams and timely follow-up.
Provide administrative and coordination assistance to the Subpoena Response Team as needed, including logging and/or tracking requests or liaising between the Subpoena Response Team and the legal team.
Maintain process documentation, job aids and standard operating procedures to support consistency and knowledge sharing.
Participate in cross-functional project teams to help implement new systems, improve workflows, and operationalize legal operations initiatives.
Support intake processes for legal requests by helping triage requests, assign matters and ensure timely follow-up and routing.
Help track vendor performance and engagement, maintain vendor contact and rate information, and assist with onboarding or documentation requests.
Maintain and update the department's SharePoint page to ensure legal operations content, tools and resources are current, well organized and accessible to users.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Broad understanding of legal operations.
Solid knowledge of law firm practices and operations.
Understanding of legal technology.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Solid oral and written communication skills and ability to convey business requirements and technical needs in clear, concise, and effective manner.
Solid client and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal business partners, IT staff and external users and partners.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Typically a minimum of four years of experience in business analysis, or other related experience identifying and documenting business requirements
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he national base pay range for this job level is $47,000 to $78,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
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Auto-ApplyTechnical Operations Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
We are currently looking for a Technical Operations Analyst for a great opportunity in the Chicago Loop. The company is a proprietary trading firm with employees in the Netherlands, UK and US. The company participates in a wide variety of marketplaces including global futures, equities, commodities, options, fixed income, and cryptocurrencies. Their culture emphasizes teamwork and focuses on continuous integration and test-driven development.
This position is 100% Onsite.
Technical Operations Analyst Responsibilities
- Oversee the operation and maintenance of our trading systems, guaranteeing continuity and stability in our production trading environment.
- Coordinate, plan, and execute firm-wide changes within a global change management framework.
- Providing end user support to employees in Chicago corporate offices and abroad.
- Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot PC hardware and software.
- User provisioning.
- Providing support for conference room technologies.
- Evaluating and recommending new hardware and software technologies or solutions.
- Assist in procuring, managing, and maintaining technology inventory.
- Support other key initiatives as the business dictates.
- On call coverage in a team rotation.
Qualifications
Technical Operations Analyst Qualifications:
- Need a bachelor's or associate degree, preferably in a technical area such as computer science or engineering.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong experience supporting and configuring Windows Server, Windows 11.
- Strong knowledge of Group Policy and Active Directory.
- A self-motivated personality with a passion for solving complex problems.
- Proficient in Linux.
- Understanding of networking concepts such as DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, and related protocols.
- Passionate about technology.
- Ability to manage projects independently.
Technical Operations Analyst Preferred Qualifications:
- Intune management experience.
- Previous mobile device management experience.
- Familiarity with Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket).
- Familiar with SQL or similar relational database system.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, etc. Salary: 100K-170K
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Technical Operations Analyst II
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
Senior User Experience Designer * United States - Illinois - Chicago * Technology * Full-Time Regular * 12/10/2025 * ID # R-99625 * * * * Already Applied? View Your Account Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win.
We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We're building a more open world. Join us.
Senior User Experience Designer:
We help Travelers go places with relevant media products that solve Traveler problems. We follow the natural form and function of the site, making the ads feel like a natural part of the experience, while enabling Partners to achieve their advertising objectives through proven tactics that deliver measurable results. Our suite of products, tools, and analytics aim to help our Partners inspire, engage, and convert Travelers worldwide.
In This Role, You Will:
* Lead collaborative efforts to define and frame complex product concepts or needs with peer roles and generate multiple potential compelling solutions to advance the product direction.
* Negotiate for the Experience Design (XD) team's priorities considering both long-term strategy and direction and contributes to building experience roadmaps for team.
* Contribute to the development of both business metrics and experience success metrics, promoting harmony and alignment between them.
* Actively collaborate with PMs to implement highest value improvement opportunities ascertained from customer and market insights that help users connect more effectively with products.
* Analyze and synthesize complex research and test findings to identify novel insights, considering multiple sources of information before drawing conclusions.
* Appropriately weigh research and test findings against other data points (e.g., technical, business) to make informed design decisions and determine the right solution.
* Design user interactions that optimize user engagement, product performance, and business impact.
* Find and implement creative solutions that enhance accessibility and inclusivity to address diverse user needs.
* Use awareness of visual, interaction, and UI design trends to create innovative design concepts and narratives, adapting the design process as-necessary to accomplish goals.
* Define simple, elegant, trustworthy experiences and hold the team accountable to a high quality bar.
* Collaborate strategically with developers to ensure seamless implementation and understand the nuance between hard tech-constraints and opportunities to challenge conventions.
* Demonstrate expertise in utilizing latest design tools, technologies, and best-practices.
* Contribute reusable and scalable components to the design system, including inventing new components, and drives consistency in brand experience across all touchpoints.
* Comprehensively evaluate the system of connections and the library of tools and methodologies available to arrive at the optimal solution.
* Convincingly communicate narratives through storytelling, lead cross-functional
* collaboration, and influence decision-making and senior stakeholders.
* Establish processes and facilitate rituals for both giving and receiving feedback within the XD group and across peer groups, and actively celebrate team successes.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Degree in User Experience Design or a related design field, or equivalent professional experience.
* 8+ years of professional experience working in User Experience Design or a related design field.
* Experience translating product requirements into design strategy and then acting on that strategy to deliver proposed design solutions which meet those requirements.
* Experience mapping customer journeys and leveraging user stories and personas to inform design strategy.
* Experience crafting design deliverables at various fidelities, including wire frames, mockups, and prototypes.
* Experience leveraging design systems and shared component libraries to ensure consistency and velocity.
* Experience collaborating with a range of diverse stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Marketing, Content, and Research.
* Ability to work successfully through high levels of ambiguity.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong attention to design and visual detail.
* Knowledge of current design tools and software.
* A portfolio showcasing design skills representative of your work at each stage of a product life cycle, from conception to release, that details the team, thought processes, successes, and pivots along the way.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working across multiple devices, webviews and browsers.
* Experience partnering with UX Researchers and leveraging research insights to inform design decisions.
* Experience in designing for human diversity (internationalization, localization, accessibility, etc.)
* Experience thoughtfully leveraging emergent AI tools to streamline design processes without compromising quality.
* Experience designing for agentic platforms and tools.
* Experience working in advertising.
* Experience presenting to executive audiences.
The total cash range for this position in Chicago is $161,000.00 to $225,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $257,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $173,000.00 to $242,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $277,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee's passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.
Accommodation requests
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises. 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you're confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain ********************. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.
Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Auto-ApplyOperational Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
At Proaction International, we partner with organizations across various industries, from aerospace to agri-food, to deliver long lasting performance improvements. Since 2004, our human-centered philosophy has helped hundreds of companies and thousands of individuals transform how they work. Our international footprint spans across USA, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and our clients consistently describe us as passionate, inspiring, and results-driven.
We're looking for an Operational Analyst to join our team and support data-driven transformation and operational excellence initiatives across North America. This role involves weekly travel, Monday through Friday, across the United States and Canada.
Your Role
As an Operational Analyst, you will contribute to the execution and delivery of on-site operational analyses at client sites across North America. Reporting to the Operational Analysis Manager, you will collaborate with Business Development and Consulting teams to collect data, document processes, identify performance gaps, and support the development of practical, data-backed operational improvement strategies.
What You'll Do
Support the preparation and execution of operational assessments at client facilities
Collect and analyze operational, financial, and process data
Conduct observations on the production floor and document workflows
Map processes and identify inefficiencies under the guidance of senior team members
Prepare analyses that contribute to business cases and ROI projections
Assist in building reports and presentations that summarize findings
Contribute to the improvement of Proaction's tools, templates, and analysis methods
Deliver professional, reliable support that reflects Proaction's standards of excellence
What We're Looking For
Our most successful Operational Analysts are curious, analytical, and eager to learn. They enjoy understanding how things work, digging into data, and supporting teams in identifying ways to improve operations.
Requirements
University degree in management, finance, accounting, engineering, or a related field
0-3 years of experience in analysis, operations, continuous improvement, or related internships
Interest in lean manufacturing, operations management, or process optimization
Strong analytical abilities and comfort working with operational and financial data
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and learn on the job
Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada
What We Offer
Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will help accelerate your learning and growth
Structured onboarding, training, and continuous development
Opportunities to grow into more senior operational or consulting role
Regular social events and team meetings to stay connected
Competitive salary
Comprehensive insurance coverage
Generous vacation and personal leave
401(k) contribution opportunity
Full reimbursement of travel expenses and per diem
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Do you recognize yourself in this description? Join a passionate team where human development and performance go hand in hand. At Proaction International, our projects and challenges reflect the creativity, expertise, and determination of a mobilized and inspiring team.
KM Associate Analyst
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
The Knowledge Management ("KM") Associate Analyst will support the planning, coordination, and execution of KM projects and initiatives. The KM Associate Analyst will work closely with the broader KM team, including KM Managers, KM Directors, KM Operations, and cross functional teams for drafting project plans documenting requirements, tracking milestones, communicating with stakeholders, and maintaining project materials.
The role spans many tactical activities across Sidley, working with other firm functions including Information Technology, Data & AI ("D&A"), Learning & Development, Library and Research Services, Marketing, HR and the legal practices to plan and complete assigned projects, with a focus on clear and concise communication and comprehensive documentation.
Duties and Responsibilities
* In collaboration with the KM Operations team, contribute to the development of strategic business goals and overall roadmap for the KM department
* Coordinate internal project meetings, prepare materials, manage schedules and ensure follow-up actions are tracked
* Communicate with internal stakeholders to gather, confirm, and convey project related information
* Establish tracking reporting standards to measure and communicate progress on individual projects and against strategic goals
* Document business needs, user feedback, and system/process requirements to support project goals
* Participate on project teams with KM Lawyers and the Data & AI team to support pilots, proof of concepts, and roll outs of significant technology - e.g., documenting use cases, testing products and collecting/consolidating feedback
* Assist in organizing and maintaining project-related materials and other documents in NetDocuments and KM repositories
* Support project teams collaborating with lawyers to assist practice groups with documenting workflow and knowledge sharing initiatives
* Participate in cross-functional working groups to support interdepartmental collaboration and firm-wide initiatives
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. If an estimated salary range for this role is available, it will be provided in our Target Salary Range section. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
Target Salary Range
$70,000 - $83,000 if located in Illinois
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities (Duties) above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email ************************** (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Education and/or Experience:
Required:
* Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
* A minimum of three years of relevant operations and/or project management experience
* Demonstrated ability to interact diplomatically with all levels of firm personnel
* Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to define solutions to support and improve those processes
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
Preferred:
* Experience working with project management platforms in a law firm or professional services environment
* Familiarity with law firm structure and business practices, as well as practice-specific terminology
* Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for use in analyzing and presenting information
* Familiarity with major technology tools commonly used by large law firms such as document management systems (e.g., NetDocuments), research tools (e.g., Lexis and/or Thomson Reuters products), and SharePoint
* Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana) and methodologies, as well as change management strategies
* Experience managing projects from inception through planning, execution and completion
Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
* Strong organizational skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Good judgment
* Strong interpersonal communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
* Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
* Able to work under pressure
* Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
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Auto-ApplyPatient Support Operator
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
The Patient Support Operator plays a crucial role as the first point of contact for patients, handling incoming calls and scheduling appointments. Patient Support Operators are also responsible for mail workflow, triaging desktop requests, and assisting with pharmacy-related issues. They ensure compliance with regulatory standards, participate in staff meetings, and interact professionally with all patients, staff, and visitors.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Schedule and rescheduling appointments for Psychiatry and all Care Teams, apart from Dental, Optometry, and BH.
* Answer inbound calls and function as a switchboard operator.
* Collect, sort and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail, handling over 100 letters daily that require stamping, certified mailing and proper weighing.
* Triages a clinical desktop, addressing medication refills, paperwork, pharmacy-related issues, copies of paperwork, vaccine records, etc., handling approximately 30-40 phone notes daily.
* Assist the Nursing team with reading patients' RX scripts to determine if they have refills remaining with their preferred pharmacy.
* Assist the Nursing team with RX issues needing clarification, such as medication on backorder, unreceived scripts.
* Attend staff meetings as announced by supervisor.
* Ensure compliance with standards, laws and regulations as promulgated by regulatory and accrediting organizations such as: BPHC, JCAHO, CLIA, OSHA, and the State and Federal Governments.
* Greet and interact with all patients, staff and visitors in a pleasant and professional manner.
* Other duties as required.
Required Skills or Abilities
* Bilingual in Spanish Preferred
* Some computer skills (Windows-based) and telephone experience preferred.
* Experience with Microsoft Office is a plus.
* Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
* Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center.
* Ability to collaborate and interact with a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
* Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced work environment.
* Excellent guest relations skills.
* Typing speed of 45 wpm.
Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
Trading Analyst Intern
Operations analyst job in Chicago, IL
Summer Internship, June - August 2026 (Must be an active college student during Fall 2026) Group One Trading, LP, a dynamic options trading firm, is actively seeking motivated individuals, who work well in high-pressure environments, to support our operations on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Although knowledge of the options industry is an obvious asset, we are seeking college students from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically in the areas of mathematics, economics, physics, engineering or computer science. Candidates should be comfortable working in a trading environment, and possess excellent communication, analytical, computer, problem-solving, and time management skills. Successful Interns will have an opportunity to be accepted into our full-time Trading Analyst class, where they will learn the intricacies of options trading and the skills needed to make a successful career in market making.
Our training program teaches analysts the essentials of stock options trading and the skills that make for a successful career on the trading floor. Trading Analysts will be employed as option floor associates and receive a guaranteed salary during their time in the program, with the expectation that 'graduates' will go on to become Junior Traders then onto highly compensated Group One Traders.
EXPECTATIONS
Keen awareness of critical situations, ability to shift from fast market to slow market conditions quickly and efficiently.
Anticipate the needs of traders throughout the day, quick comprehension and delivery of tasks.
Balance/resolve position discrepancies before opening bell; notify trading staff of unexpected position changes intra-day.
Ability to filter information to trading staff by necessity; reporting pertinent information to management in a timely fashion.
Interns are required to articulately voice needs of the trading staff to IT, vendors, clearing firm, brokers/other market makers, and the exchange if necessary.
To be well versed with all methods of communication provided by Group One these may include but are not limited to IM, telephone, and email.
Excellent computer skills including some programming skills. They should become fluent with both the usage and rules of all applications that provide market research, theoretical/analytical data, order entry applications, and stock/option execution.
Retention of knowledge and ability to apply past experience to current situations is critical.
Excellent math, probability, game theory skills.
Financial Analyst
Operations analyst job in Elgin, IL
About us Rural King is America's Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 140 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.
One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.
At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
How we reward you
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic's Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
What You'll do
As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for executing financial projects consisting of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, communicating, and monitoring financial data to drive business results across Rural King. You will partner with key stakeholders to address financial information.
Support the financial project management needs of the Financial Planning and Analysis team.
Understand the business unit(s) and the operating systems that support them. Serve as a project resource defining and executing projects regarding various business initiatives.
Prepare business cases including financials and success factors for proposed operating and/or product changes.
May conduct pilot tests of proposed operating and/or product changes.
Complete post-audit of business cases after implementation is complete.
May manage projects independently that typically cross multiple business units, divisions, or states.
Create and maintain pro-forma and cash flow models for current and future areas/ projects.
Prepare and/or train others on financial systems and serve as a technical resource to accounting team.
Generate and present financial reporting to Finance Department.
Provide input for setting project priorities and for project results.
Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King's Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Essential Qualities for Success
At least 1 year of financial experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Confidence in playing an integral role in the annual business planning process.
Experience and proficiency collaborating as a project team member and managing a segment of the project work.
Proficient in completing financial projects and seeking out desired results.
Experience and proficiency with problem-solving and interpersonal communication.
Proficient presenting financial data to management.
Proficient in financial analysis combined with insight into the nuances of the retail segment.
Proficient preparing data sets, statistical reports, and computer applications to support financial analysis work.
Experience and proficiency in analyzing financial statements and financial reports.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn VBA programming.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong understanding of retail business practices.
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
Ability to navigate and access all facilities.
Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
Close vision for computer-related activities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $58,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit *********************