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Principal, Public Cloud Risk and Control

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 23, 2023

The job description involves advisory services for setting cloud risk and control strategy, working with various teams to design and establish controls, managing risks across multiple functions, and influencing a strong technology risk management culture. The role requires extensive experience in cloud engineering, security controls, and risk assessments. Northern Trust is a global leader in investment management, asset administration, and fiduciary and banking solutions with $10.9 trillion in assets under custody/administration as of March 31, 2019.

Head of Wholesale Client Onboarding Metrics & Analytics

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 24, 2023

We provide credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and nonprofit organizations. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce.

Accounting Consulting Director, Statutory Reporting

Company: CNA

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 24, 2023

CNA is offering a Consulting Director position in the Statutory Reporting team. The role involves overseeing quarterly and annual Statutory financial statements, intercompany accounting processes, and developing key internal financial reports. The position provides opportunities for enhancing insurance accounting and reporting skills, and has high visibility to senior management. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of accounting/finance principles, excellent analytical skills, and strong communication abilities. A Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA, and at least ten years of related work experience are required.

Accountant, Investment Reporting

Company: CNA

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 24, 2023

CNA is seeking a self-motivated, team-player with strong analytical skills for the Investment Reporting team. The role involves preparing investment schedules for SEC filings, managing internal requests, and leading process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 1-5 years of experience, and a CPA designation. CNA offers a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values employee contributions.

Senior App Marketing Manager

Company: Keeper Security, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 24, 2023

Data-driven and passionate about performance marketing, CRO, A/B testing and analytics. Hungry to achieve more, willing to experiment, eager to learn The ideal candidate will have experience with consumer engagement platforms (Braze, Iterable, etc), Apple Search Ads, paid social and influencer marketing. Manage internal resources and external agency partners to execute and optimize digital (Email, Apple Search Ads, App Store Optimization) and traditional (OTT/CTV, OOH) marketing campaigns. Excel at improving and optimizing channels based on KPIs such as install volume, user registrations, ARR, LTV, CAC, Gross Profit Margin and LTV:CAC ratios. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and constant change. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision (Inclusive of domestic partnerships) Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401K (Roth/Traditional) A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc) Above-market annual bonuses Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Excels at brainstorming and executing ideas to continuously scale new consumer user acquisition. Assess and launch other marketing channels to expand reach. Can ideate, strategize, execute, and measure bold new campaigns and ideas from start to finish. Have the discipline to monitor mobile and web acquisition metrics, making adjustments where necessary, and make data-driven recommendations to scale acquisitions, efficiently.

Analyst, SW Support

Company: Northern Trust

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 23, 2023

The job posting is for a Technical Support Analyst position at Northern Trust Company, a global financial institution. The role involves providing L1/L2/L3 support, monitoring and providing support to production streams, and working with business partners to analyze and resolve their queries. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a technical business-facing role within a financial institution or similar, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a solid technical background.

Project Delivery Manager

Company: Ruggable

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 24, 2023

Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Ruggable employees or any other company destination. The team’s Project Delivery Manager works with people across Operations, Product, and Marketing to scope projects, create and manage detailed project plans, own cross-functional communication, and provide hands-on assistance for testing solutions! Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. The team also supports the quality management process, from measuring the impact of material defects through improvement project implementation.  You are passionate about people and finding collaborative “win-wins” for the business. You are a quick learner with initiative to roll up your sleeves to execute tasks on time from start to finish, generating buy-in from stakeholders along the way.What You’ll Do: Take ownership of operational tactics & manufacturing capabilities for new product launches and cross-functional process changesManage all project plans for new product launches, including production forecasts, immediate action items, etc.Define and measure impact of quality-related defects in our operations processPartner with Product and Sourcing teams to action highest-priority quality improvement initiatives to optimize customer experience and gross marginScope and manage key cross-functional operations initiatives, including cost savings projects, material transitions, and quality improvementsCollaborate with the rest of the Operations team and cross-functional counterpartsCreate project management plans and tracking tools to ensure successful and timely project completionWork with procurement to purchase any equipment needed for productionExecute lean manufacturing improvements to effectively launch and scale new productsAnalyze new business decisions by gathering and validating key inputs and assumptionsWhat You’ll Need to Have:Required:1-3+ years of professional experience working in consulting, engineering, supply chain or manufacturing2+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex projects end to end A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, unstructured environment with limited supervisionStrong organization and planning skills with ability to multitaskStrong interpersonal skills to effectively communicateAn analytical mindset with strong attention to detailLocal to Chicago to be onsite 2-3 days a weekPreferred:Conversational SpanishBachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experienceCompensation:$80,000 - $105,000 per year base salaryAn annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of roleEmployer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K planAt Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. We have a strong brand, established traction, and amazing advisors fueling our steady growth. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.To all recruitment agencies: Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. We're a small, entrepreneurial team with big ambitions. This is an opportunity to get in at the ground floor and solve for complex challenges, while charting your own career.Job Summary: Ruggable’s Operations Project Delivery team powers our growth by taking new products and processes from concept to scale.

Senior B2C Growth Marketing Manager

Company: Keeper Security, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 24, 2023

Data-driven and passionate about performance marketing, CRO, A/B testing and analytics. Hungry to achieve more, willing to experiment, eager to learn The ideal candidate will have experience with consumer engagement platforms (Braze, Iterable, etc), Apple Search Ads, paid social and influencer marketing. Manage internal resources and external agency partners to execute and optimize digital (Email, Apple Search Ads, App Store Optimization) and traditional (OTT/CTV, OOH) marketing campaigns. Excel at improving and optimizing channels based on KPIs such as install volume, user registrations, ARR, LTV, CAC, Gross Profit Margin and LTV:CAC ratios. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and constant change. Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision (Inclusive of domestic partnerships) Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401K (Roth/Traditional) A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc) Above-market annual bonuses Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Excels at brainstorming and executing ideas to continuously scale new consumer user acquisition. Assess and launch other marketing channels to expand reach. Can ideate, strategize, execute, and measure bold new campaigns and ideas from start to finish. Have the discipline to monitor mobile and web acquisition metrics, making adjustments where necessary, and make data-driven recommendations to scale acquisitions, efficiently.

Test Automation Engineer

Company: PatientPoint

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 24, 2023

Please read the PatientPoint privacy policy, we want you to be familiar with how we may collect, use, and disclose your information. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive and affordable benefits, flex time off to rest and charge, where applicable, a hybrid work model, mental & emotional wellness resources and coaching, 401K and more.About PatientPointPatientPoint® is the patient engagement platform for every point of care. Our innovative, tech-enabled solutions create more effective doctor-patient interactions and deliver high value for patients, providers and healthcare sponsors. Through our nearly 140k unique healthcare provider relationships, PatientPoint’s solutions impact roughly 750 million patient visits each year, further advancing our mission of making every doctor-patient engagement better®. The primary responsibility will be to work in partnership with developers, product management, and QA Team to define, design, and execute testing, build or modify the automation framework. )Experience with RESTful APIs testingExperience with SQL language in one or more database platforms (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL)Hands-on experience with PyCharm or other IDE development toolsExperience with distributed source control systems such as GitExperience in requirements gathering, designing test plans, defect management, project tracking, reporting, and End of Test report creationIntegration of testing controls into CI/CD pipeline and within release management processesExperience with test runners reporting and linking into Continuous Integration (CI) servers such as Jenkins, Travis or CircleCIExperience testing cloud-based software with domain-driven designs utilizing Docker and KubernetesDesired Qualifications Bachelor’s DegreeExperience in software testing of embedded Android applicationsKnowledge of Linux, ssh, ADB and shell scriptingExperience with Amazon Web Services or Microsoft AzureCertification with TMAP and/or ISTQBWhat You'll Need to Succeed Self-motivation, strong ambition, and interest in directly impacting business results.Resourcefulness, multi-tasking skills and creative problem-solving skills.Curiosity and a strong passion for data, trend analysis and storytelling through data.Resiliency and ability to overcome challenges, sound business judgment.Passion for relationship building and building trusted partnerships.NASLI-HybridWhat We OfferWe know you bring your whole self to work every day. Learn more at patientpoint.com. PatientPoint recognizes that privacy is important to you. You will also create a robust set of automated tests that will result in a deep and flexible set of tests that become the primary foundation of our regression deployment and continuous delivery testing.What You’ll Do Collaborate with Product Owners/BA’s/Architects/QA Testers in refinement and defining story acceptance criteria for controls-based software utilized in automated systems for material movement.Analyze system requirements and review technical specifications to assess, evaluate, and create testing requirements for all software components for functional and end-to-end scenarios.Follows best practices for construction and utilization of Hybrid Testing Framework (data-driven, Keyword Driven) to support Dev and DevOps in Test/Behavior-driven designs and DevOps CI/CD pipelines for test automation/integration.Collaborate and contribute to automation test system architecture, methodologies, and processes using industry best practices and innovation of testing framework.Design, construct and maintain automated test reporting infrastructure for providing technical, project, and business visibility to software quality.Works as a multi-skilled professional practicing SAFe Agile in both a SCRUM/Kanban methodology.Taking part in continuous improvement through sharing of knowledge and coaching within the team.What We Need 4+ years of total professional experience2+ years of experience in software testing and test automation of Embedded Android applications2+ years of experience working in Agile projects2+ years of experience with Python and JavaScript1+ years of experience with AppiumExpertise implementing Automation Frameworks like TDD/BDD, Keyword, POM, and Hybrid Frameworks (e.g., Selenium)Experience with test automation tools like Robot Framework, Selenium, TestNG, CucumberExperience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, etc. You’ll work with all aspects of the product and platform development, including collaborating with hardware, media content, and design engineering teams to test and automate test scripts for our products.The Test Automation Engineer plays an essential role in ensuring the quality of products and platforms. You will be testing our embedded mobile applications and developing test automation for our products in the enterprise, mobile, or healthcare space.

Manager, Professional Services

Company: Box

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 23, 2023

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, and any other protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation. Actual base salary (or OTE if commissionable role) is dependent upon factors such as: knowledge, skill level, experience, and work location. At Box, we take a big-picture approach to hiring that fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. For more information on benefits, check out our healthcare benefits and additional Box Benefits + Perks. In accordance with OFCCP compliance, here is the Pay Transparency Provision. United States Pay Range$141,500—$177,000 USD If you're passionate about this opportunity, chances are, you shine pretty bright.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Box makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you are a California-resident, please read our California Applicant & Candidate Privacy Notice here.LI-KS1Box is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please complete this form Reasonable accommodations may include scheduling adjustments, document dictation and beyond.For details on how we protect your information when you apply, please see our Personnel Privacy Notice. Box strives to respect the dignity and ‎‎independence of people with disabilities and is committed to giving them the same ‎‎opportunity to succeed as all other employees. Inclusiveness is core to our culture at Box, and we strive to ensure you get the most from your interview experience.

Associate Art Director (Social)

Company: Critical Mass

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 23, 2023

Critical Mass is offering a Trailhead program for a 12-week learning journey to understand their work and culture. The Associate Art Director role involves developing concepts, contributing to project design, and building relationships with clients and vendors. The role requires deep knowledge of social platforms, visual design skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Critical Mass expects Trailhead Talent to work from the local office 4 days a week to strengthen learning, collaboration, and mentorship. The salary for this role in Chicago is $60,000.

Enterprise Application Engineer

Company: Optiver

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 23, 2023

 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. 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. 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 doAct as a primary point-of-contact for both technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand their technical requirements and challenges to optimize tasks and to help improve overall user experienceBe actively involved in change, incident and problem management, own configuration best practices, product evolution planning for all Enterprise Technology applicationsActing as an end-to-end owner in administering JIRA/Confluence and managing user support, integration and licensingOversee the maintenance and growth of our core collaboration tools that enable our business, technical, and enterprise teams to work together more effectivelyAssist various functions across our business in the technical management of their enterprise, business operation applications such as Greenhouse, Workday and othersLog investigation and troubleshooting issues based on incoming alerts and user reportsDevelop scripts and programs to optimize and automate manual processes and perform code reviews to help improve code qualityPerform due-diligence reviews to assess suitability and operability when onboarding external solutionsProject work from building integration, onboarding third-party solutions and more - driving individual projects from initial planning through to management and successCoordinate work with vendors to ensure internal requirements are delivered according to specificationsWho you areA demonstrated background in software support, technical application usage and technical troubleshootingExperience working with collaboration and business operation applications such as JIRA, Confluence, Workday, Greenhouse and similar productsExperience with Python (or similar scripting language), SQL and data administrationThe desire to work on a broad range of projects and use various tools to best solve any problem at handA pragmatic, logical thinker with a problem-solving and user-first mentalityA facilitating and enabling attitude, always striving to find clean and simple solutions to user problemsStrong communication skills and the ability to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders alikeAble to clearly and concisely explain your thoughts through verbal and written communicationYou seek out opportunities to leave your comfort zone and enjoy frequent changeWhat 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. 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. 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. With a focus on continuous improvement, 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. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe. To enable our ambitious goals, you will play a vital role in establishing, automating, integrating and building end-to-end solutions from scratch for business operation needs.Who we are:Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. While working closely with our Enterprise, Trading and Business Teams, you will be helping the business operations teams find and deploy the right tools to enable their best work and collaborate on global application migrations in each space. Optiver's Enterprise Operations team enables our people to work as efficiently as they can and to collaborate on the growing count of global initiatives with as little friction and difficulty as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges by seniority for Continuous Improvement roles?
Associate Continuous Improvement Analyst: $60,000–$80,000 annually. Mid‑level Engineer: $80,000–$110,000. Senior Manager: $110,000–$150,000. Director or VP of Continuous Improvement: $150,000–$200,000+, depending on industry and location.
Which skills and certifications are required for a career in Continuous Improvement?
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, DMAIC mastery, Kaizen facilitation, 5S implementation, Minitab or JMP statistical analysis, Tableau/Power BI dashboarding, process mapping, root cause analysis, statistical process control, APICS CPIM or CSCP, ISO 9001 lead auditor, Agile or Scrum experience for Lean IT projects, and familiarity with lean manufacturing or service processes.
Is remote work available for Continuous Improvement positions?
Many Continuous Improvement Analyst and Engineer roles are hybrid or fully remote because data analysis, dashboard creation, and process design can be done from any location. However, on‑site Kaizen events, audit visits, or plant‑level process changes usually require periodic travel. Companies offering 100% remote roles often provide virtual simulation tools and remote audit platforms.
What does the career progression path look like in Continuous Improvement?
Typical ladder: Continuous Improvement Analyst → Process Engineer → Continuous Improvement Manager → Director of Continuous Improvement → VP of Operations/Continuous Improvement → Chief Improvement Officer. Advancement is driven by proven DMAIC project outcomes, leadership of cross‑functional teams, and strategic alignment with business goals.
What are the current industry trends affecting Continuous Improvement?
Digital transformation is pushing Continuous Improvement into AI‑driven predictive maintenance, machine learning for quality forecasting, and real‑time KPI dashboards. Sustainability initiatives demand waste‑reduction metrics, circular‑economy process mapping, and green‑lean strategies. Industry 4.0, DevOps, and agile release pipelines are integrating Lean principles into software delivery and product development.

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