Senior Regulatory Accountant at DV Trading

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Proprietary Trading, Broker-DealerIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of accounting experience in a broker-dealer or similar experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree
Experience working within a G/L system, Microsoft Dynamics preferred
Advanced Excel knowledge and skills; SQL and/or Python a plus
A strong desire to partner and collaborate with various teams across the firm
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A tech-forward approach to managing day-to-day tasks – we love to automate and make things more efficient and so should you!
Strong problem solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and leverage your resources
The desire to take ownership of projects and ideas, while being able to identify gaps and other areas of improvement
The ability to adapt to a dynamic and ever-changing environment – we are in high growth mode and move quickly to achieve business goals

Responsibilities

Owning daily and month-end close process for broker-dealer operations of DV Group which include posting journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts
Prepare FOCUS reports, regulatory filings, and calculation of regulatory net capital requirement
Assist with regulatory audits and annual audits
Collaborate closely with our team, auditors, and other key stakeholders to manage and streamline the processes
Support the preparation of the annual financial statement schedules
Identify areas for operational improvements and establish efficiencies and enhanced reporting
Leverage technology to drive continuous improvement of financial accounting processes, reporting, and controls
Other ad-hoc financial analyses, as required

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

Microsoft Dynamics

General Ledger

FOCUS Reports

Regulatory Filings

Journal Entries

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Net Capital Calculation

DV Trading

Proprietary trading and liquidity provision firm

About DV Trading

DV Trading is a proprietary trading firm that engages in trading financial instruments on derivatives and securities exchanges worldwide. The firm uses its own capital and advanced technology to provide liquidity in the markets, employing both quantitative and discretionary trading strategies. Unlike its competitors, DV Trading fosters a collaborative culture with a flat organizational structure, allowing for quick adaptation to market changes. The company's goal is to optimize trading performance and achieve significant returns by leveraging its market relationships.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Energy, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven algorithmic trading firms threatens market share.

DeFi platforms attract liquidity away from traditional firms like DV Trading.

Regulatory scrutiny may increase operational costs for proprietary trading firms.

Differentiation

DV Trading leverages both quantitative and discretionary strategies for market liquidity.

The firm has a strong presence in derivatives and securities exchanges globally.

DV Trading emphasizes a flat organizational structure for quick market adaptation.

Upsides

Algorithmic trading in energy markets offers new opportunities for DV Trading.

DeFi platforms provide avenues for innovative liquidity models and strategy diversification.

Machine learning advancements enhance DV Trading's decision-making and trade execution.

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