OCC
We clear and settle trades for the options industry.
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid

Senior Associate, Member Services

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What You'll Do:
This role's primary responsibility is to support a team responsible for maintaining exceptionally high levels of client satisfaction by enhancing the Clearing Member's experience with clearing their existing and new products. The role must possess a basic understanding of OCC's products, systems, and processes as well as a broad understanding of the industry as a whole. The role supports the team that provides daily support to members related to operational questions or issues which includes research and analysis of trade and position data. The role is expected to work under guidance with initiatives and define, quantify and analyze relationships to ensure each firm's operational requirements are met as they relate to their membership at OCC. This role is responsible for contributing to the writing of documentation and training of Clearing Members on operational processing, services and system capabilities. The role supports a team that is the main interface between the Clearing Members and all internal parties in preparation for new functionality and new products introduced into production. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

  • Support the team maintaining relationships with approximately 15 clients per person, including key clients
  • Support team members who respond to complex inquiries and resolve problems independently through explanation of facts and details; explain trade processing and clearing, corporate actions, data transmission technical specifications, etc.
  • Has demonstrated basic understanding and skills in OCC cleared products and systems with the ability to apply that knowledge and skills to a range of standard and non-standard situations
  • Support team's ability to effectively interprets clearing member needs, assesses requirements and identifies solutions to non-standard requests
  • Works with Clearing Member to make sure solution meets their needs
  • Has a basic understanding of client businesses across numerous OCC memberships
  • Supports professionals that gather and analyze pertinent information about Clearing Member's business in order to anticipate the needs of the members and increase the Clearing Member satisfaction
  • Implements procedures for clients' visits by leading meetings with senior management at clients' offices
  • Supports development of analyses of member performance and works to develop recommendations for improvement
  • Coordinate activities related to account changes, terminations and business expansions ensuring all activities are performed in accordance with procedures and in a professional timely manner
  • Responds frequently to day-to-day, routine Clearing Member inquiries received via phone or email and coordinates resolution with the appropriate department
  • Maintains and updates Clearing Member information in CRM system and other databases
  • Analyzes firm data and identifies trends
  • Leads training sessions to educate clients on new and existing products, services or enhancements; coordinates roll out and training materials. This includes information memos, operations manuals, user guides and in person/online presentations
  • Acts as an advocate and internal representative for Clearing Members so their product and service needs are communicated internally as necessary ensuring that the Member's needs are addressed
  • Performs Masterfile account updates and verification of changes for members
  • Assists with departmental self- testing and writing of procedures and job aids


Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None


Qualifications:
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

  • [Preferred] Previous options/financial industry background
  • [Required] Excellent organizational, verbal, communication and writing skills
  • [Required] Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities
  • [Required] Ability to manage and prioritize assignments and respond to rapidly shifting priorities
  • [Required] Acts with increasing independence and displays significant business acumen and process knowledge


Technical Skills & Background

  • [Required] Microsoft Office proficiency especially proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word


Certifications

  • None Required


Education & Training

  • [Required] Bachelor's Degree in business
  • [Required] 3+ years of experience


Who We Are
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.
What We Offer
A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:
A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
Generous PTO and Parental leave
Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
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Step 3
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OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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What are OCC Perks + Benefits

OCC Benefits Overview

Educational Assistance and Student Debt Forgiveness, 12-week paid parental leave, technology stipend up to $2,000, mobile data reimbursement of $35 per month. Open offices, online health coaching.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Each year, OCC employees select a locally-based charitable organization for each of our three offices (Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C.). We offer multiple opportunities to get involved.
Partners with nonprofits
OCC Partners with local organizations in Dallas, Chicago and DC to raise funds and support their missions. Employees select the charity and are eligible for up to 8 hours of paid time to volunteer.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Flexible work schedule
OCC provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes Flexible start and end times.
Remote work program
2 days per week work from home program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
OCC provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan managed by Fidelity. We match 50% of contributions up to 6% of an employee's annual gross pay.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
12-week paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
OCC employees receive between 22 and 32 days per year of paid time off based on years of service.
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Eligible employees get 30 days of paid sabbatical after their first 10 years of working at the company.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
OCC Offers pre-tax commuter benefits for employees in Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
OCC offers relocation assistance which varies based on the position level and location.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Mother's room
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
OCC offers employees professional development opportunities including onsite training courses and the ability to attend job related certification courses, conferences and seminars.
Tuition reimbursement
Our tuition reimbursement plan offers an annual max of $1000.
Lunch and learns
OCC hosts leadership lunches on a regular basis so you can learn about your colleagues and their unique backgrounds.
Promote from within
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Employees are strongly encouraged to stay current in relevant technologies and supports certification programs.

Additional Perks + Benefits

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