Responsibilities

Join a high-impact team supporting critical regulatory reporting initiatives for the U.S. derivatives markets.

 

We are looking to add a Data Analyst to the team. In this role, you'll help define data standards, ensure the quality and integrity of market data, collaborate with industry stakeholders, and contribute to the oversight of both traditional derivatives and emerging prediction markets. If you have expertise in capital markets, data analysis, SQL, AWS, and regulatory reporting, we'd love to hear from you. Must be local the DMV area or Chicago, IL area.

 

What will you do: 

• Conduct analysis and develop reporting requirements to define data standards specifications, schemas, and validation rules for CFTC regulatory reporting obligations
• Develop technical guidance, datamapping documentation, FIXML examples, and updated guidebooks that incorporate schema changes and new validations.
• Support DCMs, SEFs, and DCOs by answering datasubmission questions and maintaining clear, uptodate reference materials.
• Perform detailed analysis of exchangesubmitted data - including checks for duplicates, missing fields, and other errors, and crossdataset mismatches, and conduct multiplatform comparisons in SQL Server and Redshift to identify and document gaps or anomalies. Additionally, support troubleshooting of UAT and production issues for largevolume inbound datasets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders at CFTC including DMO, DCR, Enforcement, and the Division of Data and with external market participants to review and approve data standards specifications.
• Participate in industry calls, regulatory working groups, validation meetings, while supporting onboarding of new DCM/SEF applicants by evaluating submissions, aligning them with CFTC requirements, and documenting necessary updates.
• Support data loading & processing team in testing and trouble-shooting input files from external sources into CFTC Datawarehouse.
• This role ensures the integrity and regulatory value of the Commissions market data by supporting missioncritical reporting and strengthening data quality across both traditional derivatives and rapidly evolving predictionmarket ecosystems.

*Must be local the DMV area or Chicago, IL area ONLY.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 10 years with an AS/AA; or 12 years with a HS diploma/equivalent
• Strong understanding of derivatives markets, including futures, options, swaps, and exchange operations.
• Experience/Knowledge of XML, FIXML, FPML
• Experience in multidatacenter or cloud environments, including AWS and Redshift tools.
• Ability to create detailed technical documentation, mapping specifications, and validation rules.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, external exchanges, and stakeholders.
• At least one (1) year of experience using:
• SQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, SQL Server Management Studio.
• AWS, Redshift, Python
• Must be able to go onsite at least 3 days a week.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Public Trust Clearance is a plus
• SQL querying skills, AWS tools skills
• Financial Industry Certifications is a plus
• Prior experience with predictionmarket data or familiarity with how these markets operate is a plus.
• Experience with SAS, data visualization using programming languages, (e.g. Python or R), orcommercial tools (e.g. MicroStrategy, Tableau) (Preferred, not required)

Target Salary Range$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individuals experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.