Sr. Financial Analyst

Our direct client in Chicago is looking for a local Sr. Financial Analyst. This role is a long term contract position which is requiring 3 days a week on-site in the downtown office.

• In depth knowledge and expertise of Basel Capital reporting
• In depth knowledge and expertise of Single Counterparty Credit Limit (SCCL) reporting
• In depth knowledge and expertise in Capital Markets activities, specifically Foreign Exchange, Securities Financing Transactions.
• Able to work in fast pace environment involving multiple teams/departments and meet hard deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Economics, etc)
• 3-7 years of experience in financial services or a related industry, with a significant focus on financial or regulatory reporting, compliance, financial analysis or similar field.
• Strong understanding of and experience in interpreting and implementing financial or regulatory reporting rules and regulations.
• Comfortable working with large data sets and creating relevant reports / analytics.
• Experience in designing / improving of internal control environment and driving data quality and process improvements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Experience in preparing and submitting regulatory reports a plus.