Financial Controller at Interactive Brokers in Chicago, IL

Company Overview:
ForecastEx is one of Interactive Brokers' most innovative ventures—a forecast-based exchange that lets participants trade on the outcomes of future economic and event-driven questions. This entrepreneurial team builds and operates a novel marketplace at the intersection of forecasting, event contracts, and regulated exchange operations. Members work across product, operations, and market development to bring this emerging asset class to a global audience. If you're excited to build something new with the backing of an established industry leader, ForecastEx offers a truly unique opportunity.
Location: Remote eligibility (Eligible states: CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, NC and NY)
Preferred onsite location: Chicago, IL
Job Summary:
We seek an experienced Financial Controller to lead finance and clearing initiatives. This leadership role involves assisting the CEO in ensuring adherence to CFTC regulations, managing operational and financial risks, interacting with CFTC regulators when necessary, and improving current and future processes via automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine financial and clearing expertise with a proactive approach to navigating the evolving derivatives market landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Operations:
◦ Serve as the primary point of contact for finance matters, including interactions with Banks, FCMs and related third party vendors and partners.
◦ Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive policies and procedures, and workflows to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including customer fund segregation rules.
◦ Oversee financial audits and examinations relating to both the Exchange and Clearing operations and ensuring timely and accurate reporting submissions.
2. Policy Development and Implementation:
◦ Establish and enforce internal policies and procedures to mitigate financial risks.
◦ Stay updated on financial regulations changes and industry best practices, advising leadership on necessary adjustments.
3. Risk Assessment and Monitoring:
◦ Identify, assess, and manage financial risks associated with existing and new products.
◦ Ensure the company fully complies with all CFTC regulations and all other applicable laws and regulations across all finance and clearing related operations and activities.
4. Banking Oversight:
◦ Oversee all systems interfacing with existing banking relationships.
◦ Grow additional Banking relationships as necessary.
◦ Reconciliation of all internal and external accounts, ensuring proper segregation of funds as prescribed by CFTC rules.
◦ Monitor relevant banking and finance systems for realtime errors.
5. Collaboration:
◦ Partner with cross-functional teams, including product development, legal, operations, and technology, to ensure seamless finance integration across all business areas.
6. Stakeholder Communication:
◦ Provide regular updates to executive leadership and the board on finance activities, risks, and strategies.
◦ Represent the company in industry forums and exchange-related finance discussions.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance, Economics or other Business-related discipline.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to business challenges.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in banking, clearing, or brokerage services.
• Proficiency with cash management activities:
◦ Bank transfers (wire, RTP),
◦ Optimizing investment returns (via Government Securities, Repos, Money Market Funds),
◦ Liquidity Management
• Proficiency with financial reporting activities:
◦ Maintenance of books & records,
◦ Managing receivables & payables,
◦ Preparation of budgets.
• Understanding of basic risk management concepts
• Basic familiarity with CFTC regulations relating to DCOs, DCMs and FCMs.
• Able to assist in drafting technical specifications for development of clearing & financial reporting applications
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to professionally interact with FCMs, Banking Partners, and other similar partners
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
• Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
• Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
• Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees
• Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options
• Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
• Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options