Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

Our established and collaborative global legal and compliance team works across offices, time zones, departments, and jurisdictions. The ideal candidate for this group should be a team player, extremely motivated, resourceful, efficient, organized, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator. We are looking for a Compliance Associate who would be responsible for supporting the Compliance Department. 

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in regulatory duties, including the review of surveillance reports, and conducting quarterly compliance reviews.
• Help gather and prepare documents as necessary in response to regulatory audits and maintaining audit and inquiry database.
• Maintain employee personal brokerage account records and restricted list in firm systems; advise employees about requirements surrounding outside business activities, personal brokerage accounts and restricted list.
• Assume role of Firm’s main Web CRD contact and responsible for handling employee fingerprint process.
• Responsible for gathering all new hire paperwork and required attestations to help ensure all required forms are completed and stored electronically.
• Collaborate/liaise with team members in international offices.
• Maintain accurate, organized and current compliance records and documentation in a manner consistent with the department’s needs.
• Monitor continuing education requirements; Schedule exams and order study materials as necessary, assist in preparation and delivery of educational programs such as New Hire Orientation, annual compliance meetings and equity trader orientation.
• Conduct periodic inspections of company records.
• Coordinate the booking of travel and process expense reports.
• Special projects as needed to support the compliance department and business growth.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Some experience in regulatory compliance and risks related to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), various SRO’s including the Chicago Stock Exchange, National Futures Association (NFA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and other federal, state and local regulations and laws.
• Experience in an office environment preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and to prioritize assignments.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Some financial industry business knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to research, prepare, and draft documents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional demeanor.
• Reliable and predictable availability.

Benefits

   - Discretionary bonus eligibility   - Medical, dental, and vision insurance   - HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options   - Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance   - Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance   - Paid vacation plus paid holidays   - Retirement plan with employer match   - Paid parental leave   - Wellness ProgramsAnnual Base Salary Range $60,000—$85,000 USD