Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.
How You Can Make an Impact
Geneva Trading is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team in Chicago. In this role, you will gain comprehensive exposure to the financial operations of a derivatives trading business and collaborate closely with team members to solve key business challenges. The accounting team plays a crucial role in safeguarding the firm’s financial assets. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
What You'll Do
- Execute T+1 daily trading income reconciliations and report firm P&L to senior management and ownership.
- Engage in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes for global entities, gaining broad exposure.
- Generate trader P&L statements and address any related queries from traders.
- Participate in annual audits and tax processes across all US entities.
- Collaborate with the financial accounting team to ensure smooth and efficient business funding.
- Support trade and transaction reporting, as well as margin and risk management activities.
- Partner with shared services teams to enhance the overall trader experience.
- Lead and manage ad hoc and special projects as assigned.
What You'll Need to Show
- A process-driven mindset with a continuous improvement approach, always questioning the status quo to optimize workflows.
- Strong ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work that satisfies internal stakeholders.
- A passion for working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.
- A BSc or MSc in Accounting, Business, or a related field, with a solid academic track record, and a commitment to completing a professional accounting qualification.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Index-Match, Macros, and Pivot Tables) to streamline data processing.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Experience with regulatory and statutory reporting (e.g., GAAP Reporting).
- Proficiency in dashboard reporting and design (e.g., Qlik, Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar accounting systems.
- A solid understanding of traditional financial markets or cryptocurrency.
- Knowledge of SQL Server or other relational databases.
- 2+ years of experience in financial services or fintech (preferred, not required).
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
