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DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk. Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets. We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus. Responsibilities: Daily reporting and monitoring of capital adequacy and key ratios Preparation of quarterly regulatory returns for EU and UK regulated entities Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements Maintain reconciliations and supporting documentation to financial statements Documentation of internal policies and procedures Liaising with external parties such as auditors and consultants Work closely with other DRW teams Required Skills & Experience: Qualified accountant, ACA or equivalent, minimum 1-year previous experience post-qualified Strong technical acumen; ability to learn new tools and work effectively with large data sets to produce high quality reporting Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks and projects autonomously Excellent time management skills and ability to handle competing priorities Preferably previous EU/UK Prudential regulatory experience For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at https://drw.com/privacy-notice . California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at https://drw.com/california-privacy-notice . #LI-DW1
Salary estimate
$111,000 – $150,000/yr
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