Clearing Operations Analyst - Chicago, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Clearing Operations Analyst - Chicago, IL ADM Investor Services, Inc. Position Summary: The primary role of this Operations analyst is to process spot dairy delivery transactions along with processing customer requests. These requests may include (but not limited to) allocating trades that have been executed in suspense accounts; granting/maintaining customer portal access; broker trade/position requests. Collaboration to discover efficiencies in strongly encouraged. The Operations Analyst will report to the Customer Service Team Lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or data analytics (or equivalent experience)
• Strong core data literacy including ability to interpret charts/data/tables surrounding data quality/assumptions
• Proficiency in data analysis and data visualization techniques (Excel/PowerPoint/ Power BI or something similar)
• Strong organization skills and attention to details
• Ability to independently solve problems and knowing when to escalate to the next level
• Strong communication (spoken and written) skills for coordination, reporting and analysis with the ability to explain analytical results to non-technical stakeholders
• Listening skills
• Customer focused
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Promotes the ADM Way and Core Values

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Microsoft Offices skills particularly in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and dashboards)
• Advanced database and analytics skills including SQL and experience with BI reporting tools
• Experience working with large or complex financial datasets, including data cleansing, reconciliation, and validation
• Futures industry experience, particularly Operations
• Familiarity with basic AI and machine-learning concepts relevant to financial analysis
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of analytical projects, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of back and middle office systems

Responsibilities

• Processing dairy delivery transactions
• Insuring all trades in suspense accounts are allocated prior to the end of the day
• Accept or reject trades allocated to ADMIS prior to the end of the day
• Process broker/customer requests including:
• Correcting trades entered into the incorrect account
• Manually matching off trades/positions per customer instructions
• Entering commission adjustments that have been requested
• Granting/maintaining access to the customer portal
• Entering/adjusting limits to the trade entry systems
• Process improvement support
• Metrics/KPI tracking and reporting support

Benefits

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level