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Client Data Specialist
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
• Communicate/present Data Warehouse Solutions offering from a technical perspective to clients, prospects and consultants• Train/demonstrate usability of DWS and data delivery tools to clients• Act as subject matter expert or escalation point for technical/data questions throughout sales, onboard and BAU• Work directly with client operational teams at all levels throughout both onboarding and the migration into business as usual• Support Development, testing and release cycles• Attend scrum meetings, create/manage user stories and priority within individual sprints as necessary• Works with client executive/relationship manager and client to gain understanding of client needs and implements accordingly• Solves complex problems9.Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of informationQualifications• 3+ years of data analysis/management, financial accounting or investment data experience • A demonstrated ability to quickly learn and master new analytical tools and apply them in innovative ways• A strong communicator who is adept at explaining complex topics to non-technical audiences and can develop and deepen strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders• Experience in partnering closely with executive leadership and external customers• Comfortable with ambiguity; able to thrive with minimal oversight and process• Bachelor's Degree in Analytics, Statistics, Accounting, Data Management or related field or equivalent experience• Experience in a SAAS or DAAS business• Experience with data pipelines using cloud-based tools •Excellent oral and written communication skills are required• Analytical and problem solving skills are required• Familiarity with leading data technologies (Snowflake, FiveTran, DBT, Databricks, Alteryx, Tableau) • Applies best practices and how own area integrates with others• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensusWorking with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected] hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. Build your career with us and apply today. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. DWS is a holistic and comprehensive service offering; including technology, infrastructure, strategic data, processes and support to aggregate, manage and deliver data.This role will be responsible for the business as usual client support and servicing component of DWS focused around understanding and managing client data (custody, accounting, performance and vended data) maintained within the service offering. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. Join a workplace with a greater purpose.https://www.northerntrust.com/content/dam/northerntrust/pws/nt/images/careers/ntawards.jpg We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Working Model: Hybrid We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.Description Northern Trust's public cloud based Data Warehouse Solutions (DWS) aggregates NT data and external / 3rd party data into a data warehouse to produce single source of truth and fit for purpose data for client consumption.
Collections Representative #Hybrid
Company: Alliant Credit Union
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, company procedures and policies. Maintains integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with or regarding credit union members and their accounts; complies with Privacy Act directives.The responsibilities listed do not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. This role will make and receive calls to members in order to facilitate one-time payments, performing transfer transactions between Alliant accounts, updating member contact information and establishing automatic payments or third-party authorizations. Responsibilities Completes a high volume of outbound calls on delinquent member accounts to arrange payment commitments Responds to in-bound member calls and emails to facilitate payments or otherwise provide account information at member request Performs basic analyses to determine if risk factors create the need to escalate an account for advanced collections efforts Uses skip tracing resources to locate debtors Audits accounts to ensure required communications are sent to members per state and/or regulatory guidelines Follows up with members to ensure timely receipt of accurate, complete documentation Assists internal business partners by providing accurate, up-to-date information Meets operational service level agreements including individual and departmental delinquency, loss and productivity targets Escalates member issues and concerns to internal business partners Maintains foundational knowledge of loan and depository products Assists management in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: 2+ Years' Experience in Banking, Customer Service or Related You'll benefit from: Competitive medical, dental, and free vision benefits Paid parental leave Competitive compensation plan Gym memberships discounts Generous PTO and banking holidays off Tuition reimbursement 401k with immediate employer match and vesting Adhere to and ensure compliance of all business transactions with policy and process of the Bank Secrecy Act. Start a Rewarding Career with Alliant As a Collections Representative, you will service early stages of delinquency for member loan and depository products including, but not limited to credit cards, mortgages, auto, student and personal loans. This position will report to the Supervisor of Collections.
Global Payroll Manager
Company: TransUnion
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.TransUnion's Internal Job Title:Advisor, Payroll To be successful in this role, you must be hands-on, deadline driven, detailed oriented, with excellent excel skills. You must be a strong collaborator who can develop and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external partners, including but not limited to: HR, HR OPS, Accounting, Internal and external Audit, 3rd party payroll vendors. Your contributions will ensure consistent communications with 3rd party payroll vendors, resulting in accurate and timely global payroll processing, auditing, and compliance. )Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, and/or business-related fields.What Catches Our Eye:Team Player with the ability to work across internal and external teams to accomplish task.Ability to constantly improve processes by utilizing technology, with a consistent mindset of quicker, faster, better.Experience in playing a significant role in payroll system implementation and/or transformation projects.Experience in shared service environments in a Global Organization.Project management experience.System implementation experience.Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements.Impact You'll Make:Assist the global payroll Sr. Director in evaluating the payroll process and implement improvements that lead to greater efficiencies, accuracy, and lessen risk.Develop KPI to keep key stakeholders informed on critical issues and measures department performance, compliance, and impact to organization.Partner with the HR Operations team to develop process to ensure completeness and accuracy of employee data transferring between systems which interact with payroll.Partner with other internal stakeholders like Finance, Tax, and Legal, to adhere to laws and regulations impacting payroll and reporting across TransUnion global landscape.Partner with external 3rd party payroll providers to ensure best practices and global consistency and automation of payroll processing.Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to guide employees' activities and internal controls.Assist the development of procedures to resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions in a timely manner.In performing the above, exercise the highest degree of confidentiality relative to all payroll information and employee privacy initiatives.Benefits: TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, tuition reimbursement, additional (following any short-term disability) 10 weeks of parental leave with gradual return, adoption assistance, fertility coverage, spousal and domestic partner benefits, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, retirement contributions with employer match, organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. You must demonstrate the ability to lead and implement change in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.What You'll Bring:Minimum of 5 years in a shared service/global payroll environment.Demonstrated knowledge of payroll and HR systems; Workday and ADP preferred.Advanced Excel skills (X-Lookups, Pivot tables, linking of multiple equations in a cell, etc. The advisor will also assist with ongoing payroll and continuous process improvements. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.The Global Payroll Advisor will report directly into our Global Payroll Sr. Director and will focus on projects and implementations that are a critical to the transformation of TransUnion's Global payroll operations. You will play an active and visible role in the development of an efficient and scalable Global payroll shard services center.
Lifecycle Email Marketing Manager
Company: Nextdoor
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.For information about our collection and use of applicants’ personal information, please see Nextdoor's Personnel Privacy Notice, found here.LI-Hybrid We cover 100% of your personal monthly premium for health, dental, and vision – and provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.At Nextdoor, we empower our employees to build stronger local communities. With equal quarterly vesting, your first vest date would be within the first 3 months of your start date.Overall, total compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.We have you covered! You should be excited to bring your experience and expertise.Your responsibilities will include:Execute email marketing strategies in support of company OKRsManage the email production process from start to finish, including audience segmentation, creative development, campaign set up and journey mapping, HTML coding, QA, approval, deployment, and performance monitoringLaunch triggered communications in support of the customer journey, including journey development and event mappingWork with data science to gather cross channel (email, social, paid media) audience insights, incorporate into segmentation based on learningsManage the workflow from cross functional stakeholders to internal team work streams, proactively manage the production schedule, communicate updates, and collect necessary approvals Execute A/B and multivariate testing based on key hypotheses that continuously improve performance and drive channel growthTrack campaign defined KPIs, analyze, interpret, and develop results reports, and identify ways to improve performanceCollaborate with the Marketing Technology team to maintain the integrity of the subscriber databaseMaintain creative asset documentation and best practicesBe up to date on email best practices and work to ensure they are being followedUnderstand the backend journey of an email, barriers to making it to the inbox, handoffs, DNS, IP’s, DKIM, definition of all bounce reasons, etc. You will work cross-functionally with Product, Revenue, International, and peers in Marketing to help build our fast-growing business. We are a strategic but lean team and you should be willing to roll up your sleeves. Monitor and recommend tactics to improve deliveryFollow competitive marketplace and email trendsParticipate in in-person Nextdoor events, trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and other team building exercisesBuild in-person relationships with team members and contribute to the KIND culture that Nextdoor values What You’ll Bring to The Team3-5 years of experience managing high volume email programsHTML and CSS knowledge for email developmentSQL knowledge and the ability to edit SQL queriesAbility to translate analytic data into strategic recommendationsAbility to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks efficientlySelf-motivated and energetic mindset with the ability to multi-task, work independently, and learn technical information quicklyStrong written and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail and accuracyCuriosity and desire to make things better, faster, and strongerBonus PointsExperience with B2B email campaign managementExperience using Google Analytics, Litmus, Qlik and SQLExperience working in email marketing platforms (Iterable)An understanding of design tools (Adobe Photoshop and/or Figma)Experience with consumer communications platforms RewardsCompensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create one overall rewards package.The starting salary for this role is expected to range from 100,000 to $135,000 on an annualized basis, or potentially greater in the event that your 'level' of proficiency exceeds the level expected for the role. To create a platform where all feel welcome, we want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the neighbors we seek to serve. You will be responsible for driving performance and the execution of programs that convert, retain, grow and deepen engagement. In this role, you’ll help build out the business solutions lifecycle function as our product grows and evolves.
Underwriting Consultant - Architects & Engineers
Company: CNA
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
In California, Colorado, Connecticut, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $71,000 to $133,000 annually.Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] . For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com . 1. . CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. Professional designations preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Externally FocusedDeliver distinctive value to the customer by providing superior service and solutions, using industry insight, offering technical expertise, and knowing the customer and keeping them coming back for more.AccountabilityAct like an owner by being confident, taking pride in your work, applying learning, acting with a sense of urgency on things that advance our enterprise priorities, and surpassing the competition.CollaborativeBuild strong relationships by helping others excel, crossing boundaries, and listening and communicating clearly and candidly.InnovativeSolve problems creatively by challenging the status quo, using your imagination, valuing diverse ideas, embracing change, and offering more benefits than the competition.Continuous LearningRaise expectations of yourself and others by broadening and deepening your industry and technical skills, using good judgment, taking prudent risks, and learning from your mistakes Education & Experience 1.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Locations - Chicago, Washington DC, NY/NJ. LI-KE1 LI-HybridIn certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role.
ESG Controller
Company: Northern Trust
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 21, 2023
If you need a reasonableLI-LK2, LI-Hybrid • This individual will also have strong interaction and working relationships with Northern Trust's Climate Risk team, Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion and Social Impact ("CSISI"), Investor Relations, Legal, Global Financial Controls, and local Finance teams in EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) and APAC (Asia Pacific).• 5+ years of professional corporate experience within ESG, SEC Reporting, Audit, or similar functions (experience within climate, sustainability, ESG, or related field that may include driving corporate climate initiatives is preferred).• Thorough understanding of current and emerging climate reporting frameworks and regulations, both internationally as well as within the U.S., especially the SEC proposal and subsequent final ruling (or willingness to obtain such understanding within a short period).• Confident in developing climate, sustainability, or ESG disclosures for public companies and applying respective reporting frameworks (preferred)• Experience as a successful, detail-oriented leader who can function independently with diverse stakeholders and manage through influence across all levels and functions.Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. • Provide technical input to systems and business process projects as required, for example as a subject matter expert; and • Lead Finance initiatives through the project life cycle ensuring delivery to achieve stated objectives as applicable.The successful candidate will benefit from having:• Overall ESG, but especially climate and GHG related reporting experience and knowledge of the different reporting frameworks (i.e., Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures ("TCFD"), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD"), International Sustainability Standards Board ("ISSB")/Sustainability Accounting Standard Board ("SASB"), SEC Climate Proposal, Carbon Disclosure Project ("CDP"), Global Reporting Initiative ("GRI") and GHG calculation approaches (GHG Protocol, Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials ("PCAF"))• Proven project management skills• Lead a resourceful, resilient, and practical approach to building a global ESG / climate reporting program. • Implement qualitative and quantitative methodologies to track and streamline climate data and engage with all relevant departments to support data governance for GHG calculations.• Proactively identify ESG related reporting issues, risks, opportunities, and trends that may impact the Corporation and stay abreast of new developments in climate reporting frameworks and regulations.• Manage the quarterly Disclosure Committee agenda and deliverables as it relates to ESG reporting.• Oversee regular benchmarking of climate reporting against peers, industry trends, and best practices.• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with internal and external auditors and provide oversight to the annual audit process as defined for each audit cycle.• Develop and maintain relationships with peers to benchmark and share best practices.• Support the Investor Relations team in preparation for earnings calls, shareholder reporting, etc.Other• Review, recommend, and implement standardized process improvements identified in day-to-day activities ensuring improvements are in line with best practice.• Ensure the availability of proper (auditable) documentation to support all processes. • Demonstrate the ability and the desire to share the knowledge in the form of training, mentoring or coaching others. • Provide leadership and guidance to the planning, organization, direction, and control of the ESG Finance team (3-5 Full Time Employees).• Work closely with the Head of Corporate Accounting and External Reporting to continue to develop and build the team structure required to support the expanding and increasingly complex ESG reporting requirements.• Set clear and measurable goals and objectives for the team and individuals, ensuring performance assessments are completed in line with corporate requirements.• Partner with CSISI to present in regular cadence to Northern Trust's Disclosure Committee, Executive Management, and the Board of Directors, as appropriate, about the status of the implementation project as well as newly released ESG reporting requirements.Operational• Lead the development and implementation of Northern Trust's ESG financial reporting, especially climate reporting strategy, and develop reports in line with applicable regulations and frameworks for all relevant local entities and the Corporation.• Lead the implementation of a global GHG Accounting Platform including the collection of requirements and vendor assessment.• Oversee the process for the current reporting of Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emission, as well as the development and establishment of a Scope 3 roadmap and required calculation methodology.• Oversee the design and implementation of internal controls over sustainability reporting, working closely with Northern Trust's Global Financial Control team. The initial focus of the role is the development and implementation of Northern Trust's global climate reporting strategy, respective roadmap, a climate management, and Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") reporting platform, and related process and controls environment. In addition, the individual will oversee the establishment of Northern Trust's GHG accounting methodology, especially as it relates to the calculation of Scope 3 - Financed Emissions. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! The successful individual will be supported by partners from Northern Trust's ESG Finance team.The Key responsibilities of the role include:Leadership and Management • Actively engage in the hiring process of members for the ESG Finance Team, who will report directly to the ESG Controller.
Security Automation Engineer
Company: Optiver
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool fostering a truly collaborative environment to work in.Ownership over initiatives that directly solve business problems.Alongside this you will get great other benefits such as 25 paid vacation days and market holidays, fully paid commuting expenses and health insurance, daily breakfast and lunch, training opportunities, 401(k) match up to 50% and charitable match opportunities, regular social events and clubs, and many more. As a Security Automation Engineer, you will join our global security team to help protect our data, infrastructure, and operations. Home to the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Board Options Exchange, and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago has established itself as the trading capital of the US. This is a highly collaborative position, you will be involved in a variety of tasks such as security operations and engineering, risk analysis and security governance.Develop, build, and implement solutions that effectively automate and manage the infrastructure of the security team.Take ownership of operational issues, as well as project-based work, where you will act as a lead engineer to deliver from conception through to completion.Work on security-related user requests and serve as point of escalation to partner teams.Be part of a flexible rotating on-call roster to support our global operation.Who you are:Experience working in an Engineering or DevOps role.An interest in cybersecurity events and research, with a strong engineering instinct and a deep understanding of both technical and business problems.Automation scripting experience in Python and PowerShell, and good working knowledge of Linux and Windows systems.Exposure to information security topics, such as endpoint and network security, vulnerability management, and log correlation.Experience delivering projects end to end individually and in a team environment, from initiation to implementation.Familiar with AWS cloud solutions.What you’ll get:Work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries.Performance based bonus structure that is unmatched anywhere in the industry. Active on leading US exchanges, Optiver’s Chicago office trades a wide range of products from listed derivatives to cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign exchange.What you’ll do:We are building our Security team to take control of our cybersecurity and help our business stay ahead of emerging threats across our offices. With a focus on continuousimprovement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. Optiver Chicago’s culture parallels the energetic city we’re immersed in. You will get the chance to take ownership of our cybersecurity controls to ensure our defense always remains up to the task.You will have the opportunity to combine your knowledge of IT infrastructure, project management and a problem-solving mindset to solve business issues and independently work on improvement opportunities. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. As an increasingly global internal Security function, you’ll get the chance to take ownership of our cybersecurity controls to ensure our defense always remains up to the task.Who we are:Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker.
Senior Software Developer I
Company: SMS Assist, a Lessen company
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
Duties, responsibilities and activities, and schedule may change at any time with or without notice.SMS Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons prohibited by law.LI-JG1LI-HYBRID They lead a small team of Software Developers.Responsibilities• Oversee the work of a team responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting applications or systems software.• Work to establish functional requirements and reviews solutions to ensure organizational needs are met.• Select and oversee implementation of one or more software development methodologies.• Develop short- and long-term product roadmaps to ensure continuous improvement of software.• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.• Prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards and programming• Improve operations by conducting system analysis, recommending changes in policies and procedures• Protect operations by keeping information confidential• Mentor junior developers• Keep up to date on the newest technological innovations in the field and be ready to apply relevant innovations.• Optimize new and existing applications.• Foster a positive team environment• Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data• Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assignedProfessional Skills• Verbal Communication - Advanced• Written Communication - Advanced• Teamwork - Advanced• Relationships - Advanced• Negotiation - Advanced• Learning Agility - Advanced• Problem Solving - Advanced• Process Orientation - Advanced• Prioritization - AdvancedPeople Management Skills• Proficient in basic people management processes• Proficient in leading a small team on a day to day basis, within a broader organization structureRole Specific Skills• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented application development techniques and theories• Solid understanding of relational database design and querying concepts• Exposure to Microsoft .NET development using C, or JAVA or other major languages• Exposure to web development using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript• Familiar with Design Pattern, algorithm• Knowledge of client/server application development• Knowledge of agile development methodologies• Knowledge of unit testing theory• Experienced with source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments• Experienced with debugging, performance profiling and optimization• Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment• Strong communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders• Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processesQualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, or with equivalent professional experienceFluent in English and Mandarin preferred5+ years of experience as a software developerPlease note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. We're community volunteers, karaoke partners, and lifelong friends. We're innovators, disruptors, and out-of-the-box thinkers. We work across the industries that make up your community, including retail, food service, banking, residential, and more, and we help them find the right provider in our network (we call them Affiliates) in more than 45 trades. We're passionate about the people we serve, and we give our all because we care. Senior Software Developer is involved in all areas of development from design to development to testing. We want to make every property better, and we want your help to make it happen.Job SummaryThe Senior Software Developer supports the Product and Technology Department by managing day to day activities within the organization's software development function. Senior Software Developer is part of an agile development team building and working on enterprise grade software. Recognized on Forbes' Cloud 100 list, Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, Chicago Crain's Top Tech Employers, and more, SMS Assist manages more than 186,000 properties where people live and work.
Technical Operations Analyst
Company: DRW
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 22, 2023
Key Responsibilities:Support the prioritization process surrounding front office technology deploymentsManage all phases of the external execution venue session management processManage all phases of the external risk limit processMaintain roadmap of exchange upgrades / migrations and mandated changes; examples include such events as: BrokerTec migration to CME Globex, Eurex semi-annual upgrades, CBOE C1 migration to BATS Technology, NYSE Pillar rollout for NYSE Equities markets, etc.Coordinate efforts to ensure readiness of all internal stakeholders for any mandatory changes announced by an exchange or venueWork closely with internal Business Management and Project Management functions on new exchange / venue onboarding workDesign and implement continuous updates to various operational processes in order to continually improve tech and trading efficiency, supported by strong documentationWork collaboratively with members of trading, development, and IT operations to establish best practices to improve efficiencyRequired Skills & Experience: 5+ years of industry experience working within an operationally focused teamFamiliarity with exchange protocols and session typesFamiliarity with exchange nuances, such as memberships, MPIDs, specific risk settings, etc…A proven track record of operational excellence, consisting of designing, implementing, and operating strong technical processesAn ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently and autonomouslyMust be very detail-oriented and have strong organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFor 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-SK1 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. As a Technical Operations Analyst, you will have an active role in implementing and managing a wide variety of operational processes, focused on technical change management and prioritization, exchange facing operational responsibilities, and driving new trading initiatives through scoping phases and resource planning to completion. You will have the opportunity to continuously identify ways to improve the operational day to day with a goal of increasing overall efficiency across the firm. 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. 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.
Freelance Copywriter
Company: Critical Mass
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 21, 2023
If U.S. based: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scamsavoidIf Canada based: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.htmlIf U.K. based: https://www.gov.uk/consumer-protection-rightsIf Costa Rica based: https://www.consumo.go.cr/educacion_consumidor/consejos_practicos.aspx We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected] are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. Grasping communication challenges and devising imaginative solutions that are both brilliant and on-brand is what you do. You Will:Partner with designers, art directors, and creative directors to bring concepts to life.Have the opportunity to work on one of the biggest and most famous brands in the world.Interact with account teams to understand business objectives and audience demographics.Translate creative direction and copy points from creative briefs into engaging and effective copy concepts.Maintain high standards of copywriting and exercise quality control.Solve business problems in ways that no one else thinks to.You Have:2-4 years’ experience as a copywriter in an agency environment.Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to write in a range of voices and styles for varied projects with diverse audiences.An ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively juggle diverse writing demands.Demonstrated communication skills and a meticulous eye for detail.A love for creating.An understanding of digital.The Talent Team at Critical Mass is focused on ensuring we provide the best training, mentorship, and employee experience possible! CM new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success. In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 4 days a week. The ask stems from our want to:Strengthen opportunity for continuous learningImprove collaboration and team relationships.Increase employee engagementWe understand that not everyone may feel comfortable with this expectation, so we ask that you please let us know immediately if there are any concerns so we can help navigate accordingly.Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly. Copy is your comfort-zone, but you’ve got a well-rounded knowledge of the broader industry. As a freelance Copywriter, you are a storyteller who loves to collaborate with creatives and strategists.
Sr Procurement Analyst
Company: Notified
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 21, 2023
We do it with a laser focus on reliability.The Company is a leading provider of technology-driven, communication services, serving Fortune 1000 companies and other clients in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, retail, financial services, public safety, technology and healthcare. We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and build success upon it. or necessaryinternal department (e.g.,legal, finance, etc.) Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, IT management, engineering, supply chain management, finance, or related field required. At West, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. For more than 30 years, we have been leading the way in hosted and cloud-based solutions.Our solutions connect people with each other and the information needed to gain insights for better decisions on the issues that matter most - Information to Insight.Our Company has sales and/or operations in the United States, Canada, Europe the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin and South America and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disables and Other Protected Categories. Our Company develops innovative cloud-based technology to make it easier, more effective and more efficient to make the right connections. Our solutions put people in sync with each other and the right information, so they gain the insight needed to reach better decisions on the issues that matter most. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements.Experience Minimum five years of sourcing/procurement experience with emphasis on technology products and services is required, preferably in a global multi-company, multi-location environment Other Advanced knowledgeof Microsoft Excel required Intermediate knowledgeof Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required Certification in a purchasing relatedfield preferred (e.g.,Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M. procurement processes, vendor options and event sourcing activities, while ensuring adherence with corporate and departmental policies and procedures Lead and participate in the utilization of an enterprise-wide scope view necessary to create leverage for large-spend, high-visibility purchasing activities, which may include educating end user departments and other team members on the Company's strategic sourcing process and evaluating benefit/cost ratios and ROI calculations for the enterprise as a whole Serve as a main point-of-contact and subject matter expert for all day-to-day issues regarding assigned large-spend category/subcategory and applicable contracts for internal customers from across the enterprise, escalating issues outside of employee's scope to supervisor as applicable Engage various upper-level business unit leaderscross-functionally to support the establishment of complex contracts and purchases in line with the assigned large-spend category sourcing plans, and deliver contracts and purchases that meet the business needs of multiple users across the enterprise at a lower total cost Identify and investigate continuous improvement opportunities within the strategic sourcing group and throughout the procurement function, addressing potential changeswith the team,and providing educationas applicable to team members Lead and administer complex, multi-level purchases, from end-to-end, and as assigned,assist with large scale analysis,support, and input onlarger, complex procurements Analyze use of negotiated large-spend contractsfor assigned high-visibility categories and work with suppliers and business unit stakeholders and communications team to expand visibility and usage across applicableCompany entities Develop a specific, in-depthknowledge and expertise base for both the purchasing market and technical aspects, as they may relate to multiple assigned categories, as necessary to collaborate with upper-level businessunit leaders on future procurement activities Lead Sourcing & Contract Negotiation - Lead and perform a variety of analysis and monitor negotiation activities of new and existing contracts and service agreements for a variety of large-spend, high-visibility products and services in order to meet the Company's business needs, while remaining cost effective, according to established company and departmental policies and procedures Assist team members with effectively preparing for contract negotiations by thoroughly researching various vendors, understanding multiple markets, cost drivers, products, service options, leverage positions, and creative solutions to develop a strong negotiating position within assigned category Ensure a proper balanceexists between multipleproduct needs, pricing,terms, schedules, and related contractvariables for large-spend, high-visibility categories Actively pursue negotiated concessions while maintaining positivevendor relations, ensuringall Company purchasing policies and procedures are maintained Assist leadership with the development of new purchasing policies and procedures by recommending changesas necessary from day-to-day activityand market fluctuations Lead and participate in the creation,administration, and management of Request for Proposal (RFP)and Request for Quote (RFQ) documents within assigned large-spend category Lead the collection, organization, and evaluation of data to assist in the development and review of comprehensive RFPs, RFQs assembling proposalsto effectively defineneeds, wants, expectations, bid specifications, and deadlines Present and recommend final negotiated contracts to supervisor for final approval Serve as liaison and subject matter expert with local, regional, and national suppliers and develop contacts and sources of information to aid in future vendor selection and negotiations within assigned category Continuously keep up-to-date with purchasing laws with legalcontract provisions Research purchase and vendor data, analyzing results and providing recommendations to the appropriate department Coordinate with end user (e.g., businessunit leadership, etc.)
RN's, NPs & PAs for Aesthetic Injector in West Town, Chicago Location
Company: Advancing Aesthetics powered by CloudMedSpas
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Sep 21, 2023
Must be an RN, NP or PA with a valid license. Autonomy and Flexibility:* Providers have the freedom to function as solopreneurs or collaborate in groups.