Accounting Director, FinOp Broker Dealer, Jump Trading, IL, US

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. 

We’re seeking an Accounting Director, Broker-Dealer Finance and Operations Principle (FinOp) to join our global Finance team, reporting to the Group Controller. In this role, you will oversee regulatory financial reporting and compliance for our U.S. regulated entities, including broker-dealers, ensuring timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions. 

You will partner with teams across accounting, treasury, tax, compliance, clearing, and other back-office functions to maintain full regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, deep knowledge of financial services regulatory reporting, and proven experience in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. 

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented, analytical leader with a growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to scale processes as we grow. 

This role is based out of our Chicago office with an expectation to work in the office a portion of each week.    

What You'll Do: 

• Prepare, review and submit all current U.S. regulatory returns and other submissions, as required and applicable. 
• Work with legal and compliance for external regulatory audits and examinations 
• Work with Treasury on liquidity, funding, capital, clearing/trading deposits and other treasury-related items pertaining to legal entities as needed 
• Work with Treasury, Risk and Compliance on the calculation and oversight of net capital for regulatory requirements 
• Prepare annual audited financial statements for the U.S. regulated entities and collaborate with our auditors and other members of accounting. Work closely with other teams to ensure decision support and compliance for accurate reporting.  
• Assess, develop, and maintain proper policy and procedure documentation in relation to regulatory reporting function. 
• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving regulatory guidance, provide interpretation and assessment of impact, and prepare documentation.  
• Become the subject matter expert with respect to your areas of ownership. 
• Interaction with key business areas at the firm to understand the regulatory impact of new business. 
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of related special project/analysis work and other ad hoc tasks as requested of others within the Department. 
• Participate in other Finance projects, as required. 

Skills You’ll Need: 

• At least 8 years work experience in regulatory accounting or audit, preferably in the financial services space, including experience as a FINOP.  
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required. 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC and FINRA regulations. 
• Series 27 Certification required. 
• Proven ability to research and interpret regulation and develop and implement processes for compliance. 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 
• Detail-oriented, organized, and excellent communication skills. 
• Kind, resourceful, self-sufficient, collaborative and able to build and sustain relationships with colleagues. 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset to identify and resolve new challenges. 
• Flexible, conscientious and easily adaptable to constant change. 
• Reliable and predictable availability.