Topstep · 1 day ago
Back Office Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expTopstep is a brokerage firm that is seeking a Back Office Analyst to manage daily post-trade and financial control activities. The role involves ensuring data accuracy and operational excellence through collaboration with various teams, processing trades, and maintaining documentation.
ConsultingEducationFinancial ServicesStock ExchangesTrading Platform
No H1B
Responsibilities
Process and validate CME trades daily, ensuring accuracy between trading platforms, FCM statements, and internal systems
Investigate and resolve trade breaks, discrepancies, or system mismatches promptly
Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of positions, balances, and P&L data
Maintain clear documentation and audit trails for all reconciliations and corrections
Monitor customer-segregated funds and assist in daily reconciliation to meet NFA/CFTC requirements
Coordinate with Finance and FCM operations to track fund transfers, margin calls, and settlements
Validate commission credits, rebates, and promotional incentives for accuracy and proper documentation
Provide feedback and operational insights to Product & Engineering to support process automation and data integrity improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or any related field
2–4 years of experience in back-office, operations, or financial control within a brokerage, FCM, or trading firm
Solid understanding of futures and derivatives markets, particularly CME products
Experience automating repetitive operational tasks using VBA, Python, or similar scripting tools
Working knowledge of SQL, Python, or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams
Adaptable mindset comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-style brokerage environment
Preferred
Experience with FCM portals, clearing systems, or trading/back-office platforms
Familiarity with CME (or any exchange) post-trade processes, settlement cycles, and margining
Understanding of CFTC/NFA regulations and AML monitoring
Exposure to commission, rebate, or incentive credit programs within a brokerage
Strong documentation and audit readiness capabilities
Benefits
10 Company paid Holidays and generous Family Leave.
Paid time off is accrued monthly.
Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees
Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days.
Employee referrals are bonused.
Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.
Company
Topstep
Topstep is a financial organization that enables resource traders to develop and learn in the trading industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Patak
Founder & CEO
Recent News
2026-01-13
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