Brand Assistant

Our team is a marketing and event services firm that emphasizes innovation and teamwork to evolve brands into streamlined and engaging experiences that establish customer loyalty. Our mission is to leverage creativity to drive growth for our clients, our firm, and our team. We accomplish this thanks to the collaboration and dedication of our amazing Brand Management team and we are excited to announce new entry level openings in this elite group!
Duties and Responsibilities for Brand Assistant:
· Assist to develop a coherent brand message through events and promotions
· Recruit and train employees for new branding and event programs
· Assist with planning weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings for brand management team
· Execute brand promotions and event initiatives each week and evaluate performance
Our work environment will ensure your success with all the necessary tools for training and continuing education in the marketing and promotional services/ retail industry. Through continuous support of senior management, the Junior Brand Manager will continue to take on more responsibility and if successful, have the opportunity for cross training and promotion to a Senior Market Manager. We understand that the foundation of our campaigns is rooted in the success of our account management team, which enjoy the following perks:
· Competitive pay structures and regular bonus opportunities
· Monthly/Yearly travel opportunity
· Mentor-ship training program and 1-1 meetings
· Networking opportunities and continuing education
As a Brand Assistant, you will work closely with sales, marketing and product development to help execute a brand strategy that drives brand awareness, engagement and conversion for our promotional campaigns. Training will be provided, however, a background in leadership and achievement is preferred to really thrive in this brand manager role (this may include extracurricular activities, team captain, and informal leadership roles). Experience in sales, customer service and promotional marketing is a major plus!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 to $22.00 /hour
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 /hour
Experience:
Customer Relationship Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Additional Compensation:
Commission
Work Location:
One location
Benefits:
Health insurance
Flexible schedule
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance

Analyst, Financial Reporting

For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 18,500 employees globally. We serve the world’s most-sophisticated clients – from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands.


We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater.


As of March 31,2019, Northern Trust Corporation had:


$10.9 trillion in assets under custody/administration
$8.2 trillion in assets under custody
$1.2 trillion in assets under management
$122 billion in banking assets



Under direct supervision responsible for handling and processing transactions for the Financial Reporting group within the Client Accounting Practice (CAP). May be entry level position with opportunity to develop professionally. CAP is a team of global service financial professionals that has operational capabilities in all locations. CAP encompasses Valuation Reporting and Unitized Valuation and Reporting Service and is comprised of partners who support Northern Trust business in conjunction with our global network of operational partners.


1. Reviews and maintains all roles and deadline for assigned relationships
2. Works independently with issue research and resolution prior to escalation
3. Utilizes knowledge of client needs and business operations to assist with special requests from clients or other partner areas
4. Provides timely responses to partner areas regarding client service level changes and statuses
5. Responsible for identifying and resolving problems within established guidelines
6. Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts
7. Works effectively as a team member but also independently
8. Knowledgeable of the core aspects of the job
9. Working towards becoming proficient in all areas of the job
10. Running and creating formal reports
A College or University degree and/or relevant Client Accounting work experience is required.Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
In-depth Client Accounting/Industry Knowledge is required
Highly flexible and adaptable to change
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Junior Staff Accountant

The Cabrera Capital companies are premier institutional financial services firms that consist of two affiliated, privately-held, employee-owned entities: Cabrera Capital Markets, LLC, founded in 2001, and Cabrera Capital Partners, LLC, founded in 2007. Our team of professionals service clients’ financial needs with excellence and integrity from our Chicago home office and seven affiliate offices located in major cities and financial centers throughout the country. We are seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to support the Accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the department for all Cabrera Capital entities, with particular emphasis on accounts payable and accounts receivables.
Responsibilities:
Complete bank account reconciliations for all entities
Maintain prepaid expense and fixed asset schedules
Manage accounts payable/receivables cycle (invoice input, check issuance, file maintenance, vendor correspondence, research)
Process semi-monthly check runs
Coordinate employee out-of-pocket expenses
Reconcile firm credit card activity
Assist with the reconciliation of certain monthly general ledger accounts
Prepare various journal entries
Assist as directed during regulatory and financial audits
Perform other special projects, accounting or administrative tasks as required from time to time
Acts as the back-up receptionist to cover lunch breaks, vacation time and days off
All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year of related experience
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required
Experience with QuickBooks is preferred
Detail and deadline oriented
Excellent time management skills
Ability to multi-task projects
Able to work independently and with little direction


To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your resume to hr@cabreracapital.com. Thank you.


Finance Analyst, Client Finance Management – Chicago

Our CFM Finance Analyst collaborates with project managers and delivery leads to provide finance support for a regional business unit(s). This entry level, non-travel position serves as a hands-on member of an in-country finance team, focused on supporting the Delivery organization in the EAC reviews and all the Order To Cash Processes, such as Opening and Closing projects, invoicing, and collections. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

The CFM Analyst is responsible for assisting in a variety of areas focused on partnering with Delivery to ensure that all projects are invoiced correctly and on-time. 

Specific scope of work will include:
Collaborating with the CFM Lead and the Service Center team to confirm all Customer invoices get paid on time
Supporting Delivery and/or Business Development Team with invoice questions/concerns
Partnering with Delivery organization and with the CFM lead to ensure compliance with policies and internal controls, including but not limited to contract checklists and revenue recognition policies
Supporting the CFM lead in preparing the ATMs (Accounting Treatment Memos) for direct projects
Teaming with Project Managers to monitor engagement profitability
Coordinating with CFM lead to develop and prepare engagement-specific financial reports for client management
Providing guidance to Project Managers with respect to financial reporting concepts, key financial metrics, etc.
Supporting the CFM lead to provide appropriate engagement-specific financial data for regional budgets and forecasts
Collaborating with an offshore team to post invoices
Completing detailed monthly close activities for projects in scope
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

Years of Experience:
0 to 2 years’ experience in finance/accounting position
Education 

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or accounting
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better
Other Skills/Experience 

Detailed oriented, hands-on team member ready to be part of the regional finance team
Highly organized with excellent analytical skills
Self-starter with a curiosity to learn new processes
Ability to manage independent work effort
Confidence to engage with contract executives regarding financial reporting and accounting matters
Excellent communication skills including fluency in English
Working knowledge of Excel and good knowledge of MS Windows based software packages: Word, Outlook, etc.
Knowledge of consulting companies is highly desirable
Working knowledge of SAP Financials is highly desirable
Working knowledge of US GAAP highly desirable

Product Analyst – Data and Analytics

Company: Barchart
Title: Data Product Analyst
Location: Chicago
Description
The Data Product Analyst will work within the Commercial and Product teams to position, build, and market Barchart’s products and services to current and prospective customers. Initial responsibilities will revolve around increasing coverage of fundamental commodities data through programmatic means (Python) and providing ongoing support for our Data Product Manager.
This role is focused on commodity markets, initially Agriculture, and a strong interest in learning how these markets function is critical for success in the role. A successful candidate will be highly motivated to become a subject matter expert in commodities, drive process improvements, develop a strong understanding of Barchart products and services, and take responsibility for articulating product/feature roadmaps.
Mastery of initial responsibilities will lead to exploratory projects around new product creation that are focused on leveraging the Analyst’s subject matter expertise to build proprietary data. We actively encourage all roles to take ownership of their queue and tell us where to go instead of just executing a defined path.
About Barchart
Barchart is a leading provider of market data and services to the global financial, media, and commodity industries. Our diversified client base trusts Barchart’s innovative Solutions across data, software, and technology to power their operation from front to back office, while our Media brands enable financial and commodity professionals to make decisions through web content, news and publications.
Skills / Responsibilities
MS/BS/BA in technical or business related field – or demonstrated equivalent experience
Ability to operate productively with limited supervision, and demonstrated intuition to allocate time to productive efforts is critical
Ability to work collaboratively across marketing, sales, technical, and product development teams is important
The desire, skill, and motivation to proactively identify process improvements, document, and automate so we can spend time on more productive tasks
Additional
Familiarity with some combination of R, Python, MySQL, and web services APIs is a requirement
Industry experience not required, but preferred. Knowledge of or interest in commodity, financial markets, and market data is a plus

Junior Real Estate Analyst

POSITION OVERVIEW
Armitage Street LLC is a family-held, data-driven real estate firm with expertise in the acquisition, renovation, management and financing of residential property in Chicago and the surrounding area.
Armitage Street LLC specializes in private lending secured by real estate.
We are looking for an entry level Real Estate Analyst to join our team. The candidate will work directly with the principal of the company with the goal for the candidate to become a long-term member of the team. The analyst will have the flexibility to work from home or the office dependent on workflow. We value output/effectiveness over face-time.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Underwrite residential and commercial real estate debt financing transactions.
Conduct underwriting, due diligence, financial modeling, valuation and credit analysis.
Prepare and present one-page deal summaries to senior management;
Participate in regular meetings on valuation and structure of real estate deals and outline investment rationale and key execution risks;
Stay current on financial markets and competitive trends and use this expertise in the due diligence and evaluation process;
Manage day-to-day deal execution;
Review legal documents from outside counsel;
Manage construction draws requests;
Manage the existing real estate debt portfolio in regards to investor requests, post-closing requirements, loan extensions, modifications and covenant tracking;
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in real estate, business, finance, economics, engineering, construction, management or computer science;
Applicant must have strong analytical and quantitative skills;
Extensive Excel experience;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Docs;
Detail oriented and organized;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Analytical and critical thinking skills;
Patient and self-directed;
Ability to efficiently multi-task, prioritize work and take ownership of tasks;
Team-oriented and collaborative;
Technology inclined;
Professional in speech and appearance;
Eager to learn and grow;
Strong desire to learn about real estate investment and underwriting;
Strong sense of integrity and ethics;
Values entrepreneurialism;
Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity; always seeking new approaches and challenging the organization to new levels of success.
Experience:
Underwriting: 1 year (Preferred but to required)
Real Estate Investment/Investment: 1 year (Preferred but not required)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Gmail.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 to $45,000.00 /year
Experience:
relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
Chicago, IL (Required)
Additional Compensation:
Bonuses
Work Location:
One location
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Compensation Accountant

About Guaranteed Rate:
Guaranteed Rate is the 7th largest retail mortgage lender in the U.S. By offering industry-leading tools, low-rate mortgages and unparalleled customer service, we’ve become the Home Purchase Experts®. At Guaranteed Rate, we think big—pushing beyond what most people believe is possible. We strive to work with the best of the best, building business with the best referral partners and hiring the best employees—allowing us to deliver world-class customer service. Our goal is to make sure every customer has a great experience. Headquartered in Chicago with 5,000+ employees in 300+ offices across the U.S. and licensed in all 50 states, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners with more than $24 billion in home purchase loans and refinances in just the past year alone. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
This is an exciting opportunity for an entry level accounting professional to get started as a Compensation Accountant with a growing organization. We are looking for a candidate with a working knowledge of general accounting concepts. Mortgage experience a plus, but not required. Training will be provided, and the Compensation Accountant will have the opportunity to be exposed to various accounting projects. 

Position requirements:
Accounting or Finance Degree.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and accounting skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated teamwork skills.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines/assignments.
Personal motivation and a sense of ownership.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.

Financial Data Entry Undergraduate Intern

FINRA/SEC registered broker dealer looking for part-time data entry assistant to help our data analytics team. This role is ideal for a current Chicago-based student or recent graduate who wants to gain experience in the financial markets and perform basic data analysis.
Our office is conveniently located in the Chicago loop. We are a boutique firm that offers a casual work environment. The role would be part-time. The role could potentially evolve into a full-time position depending on performance and need. The data analytics division is a new venture for the firm and there is potential for growth within the company. Expectation is for 20-25 hours per week and schedule will be agreed upon prior to employment. Hourly pay. No benefits.
Responsibilities
Locate, update and review bank financial data.
Retrieve, scan and upload company financial reports (Annual & Quarterly reports) into our internal network
Confirm published data for accuracy and completeness
Update company profiles with the most current financial data in our proprietary data analytics system
Request missing information directly from financial institutions.
Requirements
Be detail-oriented, meticulous and thorough
Possess the capacity to work well both individually and with a team.
Live in Chicago with ability to work at our Chicago Loop Office
Can work both independently and with teams
Clear communicator and not shy about asking questions
Preferences
Interest in data entry, capital markets and financial statements
Comfortable reading company financial reports and interpreting financial data.
Experience in a financial services environment (trading, accounting, capital markets etc) or relevant financial services majors (Finance, Economics etc.)
Experience with reading balance sheets and income statements is also strongly preferred.
Please submit resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position, why you think you would be a good fit for the position and a brief summary of any financial services experience you have. Also, feel free to include any other information that you feel is relevant to the role.
About Monroe Financial Partners
Monroe Financial Partners, Inc. is a boutique investment bank that has been serving financial institutions across the United States since 1968. The firm is managed by entrepreneurs who, like our clients, understand the risk and commitment required to build a business in a competitive market. Monroe is a leading market maker in community bank stocks and is one of the only independent community bank specialists with national breadth, making a market in almost 700 community bank stocks. Monroe’s trade desk interacts with institutional asset managers, executives and directors of publicly traded companies, and Wall Street trade desks, serving as a conduit between clients and the equity markets The firm also actively quotes eligible private bank stocks. Monroe also has partnered with our sister company, QwickRate, to offer fixed income investments to QwickRate’s credit union clients.
Job Types: Part-time, Internship
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Location:
Chicago, IL 60606 (Required)
Language:
English (Required)
Work authorization:
United States (Required)
Hours per Week:
21-30 (Required)
Application Question:
What is your major?
Work Location:
One location
Hours per week:
20-29
10-19
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Day shift

Data Scientist Consultant – Entry-Level

Data Scientist Consultant – Entry Level
You know when to use an F1 Score vs ROC-AUC but can you tell the story behind the data? Can you add to it with your own creativity and see possibilities that nobody else can? Can you convey that story and your passion so that clients can quickly see the value of buying into your innovative solution? If you answered ‘yes’, get in touch right away!
You will be one of the first people in the department so within this firm that only promotes from within, you will be setting the course & direction for the role, the department, and the company.
As a Data Scientist Consultant You:
Have a business / entrepreneurial / consultative mindset and relish helping close deals
Require a fast paced environment
Have a flexible & adaptable attitude
Enjoy putting your head down to get things done as well as work with teams & clients
Relish innovation, are intrinsically motived & highly coachable and want to surround yourself with like-minded colleagues
Day-to-Day Responsibilities for a Data Scientist Consultant:
Clients: model, find & create data driven solutions while providing your own creative ideas
Sales: support the sales team including traveling up to 60% to help close deals
Internal: using data & your creativity to help improve technical training & marketing strategies
Technical Requirements for a Data Scientist Consultant:
BS Computer Science, Engineering, Business or similar
Experience with Python, R, or similar and using analytics software
Using SQL to manipulate, clean and query data
Ability and experience with solutions that are deployment ready
History of work within an enterprise environment using principals of data science
Yes, this is truly Entry Level! 0 – 3 years experience
Extras (if you’ve got it, flaunt it!)
MS Degree (Business, Engineering, Computer Science, etc)
Previous Consulting experience
IT / equipment experience
Benefits for the Data Scientist Consultant:
$91k compensation ($64k salary + $27k projected annual bonus (paid quarterly))
401k and medical/dental/vision/life/+ insurance policies
A career, not a job, where promote from within is a core principal
Working for a well established global firm with a create-the-bleeding-edge culture
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $91,000.00 /year
Additional Compensation:
Bonuses
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Relocation assistance

Business Analyst – Entry – Level – Tech Startup

About Us:
Enterprise Peak is a privately-held next-generation HCM technology and services firm founded by former Big Four leaders and executives. We are a burgeoning tech start-up focusing on delivering services in all major ERP products (Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Lawson, SAP), leading Cloud applications (Workday, Taleo, Success Factors, Salesforce.com) and data analytics technology. We operate utilizing our virtual consulting platform of scientists, engineers, and management consultants to deliver global engagements. Our platform is based on natural language processing and machine learning technology.
We are located across the street from Oak Street Beach in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago. In addition to a beautiful work environment, we offer full benefits, vacation time, paid holidays, and on-site gym membership.
Business Analyst – Talent Delivery Responsibilities:
The Business Analyst will support key strategic processes on our talent delivery team, including: business technology requirements gathering, identifying the scope for each project, conducting extensive research, and writing proposals to our customers.
This is strictly a front office role where communication skills are absolutely essential for success. The primary responsibility for this position will be to interview, negotiate, assemble, and deploy teams of engineers, scientists, and management consultants on various technology engagements.
This role will be perfect for an individual who is interested in learning the business side of consulting including strategy, business development and marketing.
Who We Are Looking For:
This is a full-time (permanent) salaried position with paid time-off, medical and dental benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
This entry-level role would be ideal for a recent college graduate or someone with 1 year of professional experience. We are looking for sharp individuals who are tech-savvy, collaborative, and eager to learn our talent delivery process. You will join a fantastic start-up atmosphere with full autonomy to lead and leave your mark!
0-1 years of professional experience in technology or business industry
Detail and process orientation is essential to succeed
Must demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Problem solving and team building skills are required
Must be an expert across all Microsoft Office products, including Excel (Visio is a plus)
EXCELLENT written and verbal communication skills absolutely required for this role
This is an on-site role at our Chicago office with regular business hours. We do not offer a relocation package at this time. Applicants must reside within commuting distance of our office.
Due to the nature of our clients’ work environments, we can only consider US Citizens or Green Card Holders at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to pursue, please apply with an updated resume. We are actively interviewing qualified candidates and looking to hire immediately.
If you know anyone who may be a fit for this role, please pass along this job description as we would love to talk to them!