Careers

24-HR Trade Desk Clerk

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Overnight Futures Desk Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid knowledge and experience in the Futures/Trading industries with a minimum of 4 years of institutional desk experience.

Responsibilities:

• Execute trades on multiple trading platforms with accuracy and speed (Bloomberg experience preferred).

• Provide exceptional trade execution and convey in-depth product knowledge to clients.

• Communicate effectively with clients in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

• Resolve trade issues between the back office and clients.

• Understand the global financial markets, futures products, and options on futures.

• Perform ad hoc assignments as necessary.

 

Qualifications for 24-HR Trade Desk Clerk:

  • • Electronic Trading Systems knowledge required – TT, CQG, Bloomberg EMSX.• Excel proficiency required.

    • Extensive electronic execution experience required.

    • Knowledge of grains, financials, and foreign markets required.

    • Series 3 registration, or ability to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.

    • Exceptional listening and communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly to team members and clients.

    • Self-starter with a sense of urgency.

    Shift Details:

    • Overnight shift: Sunday – Thursday, 11:30 pm – 8:00 am.

    Ability to commute/relocate: • Chicago, IL 60606: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:

    • Trade Desk: 3 years (Preferred)

If you have the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Apply to careers@rcmam.com

Marketing Manager

We are seeking an experienced strategic marketer responsible for executing complex multi-channel marketing efforts to expand the company’s brand, lead generation, and thought leadership. Major areas of accountability involve content creation and distribution, CRM and list management, KPI identification, measurement and reporting, and a deep understanding of the business goals and potential customers to drive awareness and engagement. This role will utilize Hubspot, Salesforce, WordPress, and other automated systems to facilitate a “buyers journey.” In this metrics driven role, the focus will be creating a dynamic go-to-market strategy for multiple business lines using integrated strategies including digital, social, and advertising to drive the growth of top of the funnel sales leads. This position will also be expected to participate and drive strategic thinking and marketing research to identify new marketing channels and opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop an overall strategic marketing plan and align marketing programs to support specific marketing objectives across different channels and segments.
  • Leverage integrated channels for lead generation and brand development including social strategy, digital marketing, and paid advertisements.
  • Lead the execution of marketing programs from start to finish, driving collaboration with the stakeholders and leveraging the right internal processes.
  • Create and oversee company analytics and reports to contribute to the strategic direction of the marketing strategy, sales, and product creation.
  • Evaluate the impact of marketing programs in achieving their stated objectives, including impact on determined KPIs.
  • Manage WordPress including editing web copy, blog content, and update new features to site as needed.
  • Manage Hubspot including automations, drip programs, campaigns, reporting, integrations, landing pages, call-to-actions, monitoring, and upkeep of platform components; streamline and upkeep of integration with Salesforce.
  • Establish scalable processes that ensure programs are aligned to drive demand and accelerate MQLs.
  • Collaborate with sales team to foster open communication and a collaborative approach aligning sales/marketing strategy.
  • Digital (& live when applicable) event management including registrations, day-of event support, and post-event follow ups.
  • Perform customer and broad market research and analysis to inform go-to-market strategy and drive engagement.
  • A candidate with experience in additional digital platforms such as YouTube, podcast production, and video production is preferred, but not necessary.

 

Qualifications for Marketing Manager:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in marketing-related field
  • Advanced experience of best practices in B2B & B2C  marketing automation, demand generation, and marketing to sales pipeline nurturing.
  • Proven success creating and executing integrated marketing programs with the ability to incorporate email, events, webinars, digital, social, and video to drive ROI.
  • Competence as a creative writer with the knack for quick turnaround and application of constructive criticism.
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize work under pressure and multi-task competing deadlines.
  • Ability to work across with many cross-functional teams for a singular goal.
  • Sound professional judgment and an entrepreneurial mindset leading to a strong ability to adapt and learn.
  • Experience in financial industries is preferred, but not necessary.
  • 3-5+ years of experience with the following software/tools:
    • Hubspot
    • Salesforce
    • WordPress

 

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Bookkeeper/Accountant

The Bookkeeping/Accounting specialist will undertake a variety of professional level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling moderately complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports across multiple business entities. You will maintain the accuracy of the ledgers and financial systems; assist in the preparation of budgets, annual audit, taxes, and year end closings.

The ideal candidate will be the type of person who always takes the initiative, is a fast learner, who will stay late to finish a project, and who thrives in the fast paced, always changing work environment that is a professional financial firm. They should have a working understanding of investment terms, strong writing and communication skills, and advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and macros).

How you will do it:

  • Day to day management of Quickbooks, including preparation and review of all transactions and ledgers
  • Produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements and provide variance analysis
  • Ensure that bank and balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Review expense reports for accuracy and compliance with corporate guidelines
  • Ensure accounts receivable objectives and metrics are met
  • Prepare and review monthly sales payouts and run firm-wide payroll
  • Continually improve and optimize firm financial systems and processes
  • Create unique analytics and reports to contribute to the strategic direction of the firm

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • 3-5 years experience with Quickbooks
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Advanced experience of best practices in small business bookkeeping and accounting
  • Working knowledge of regulatory (NFA and FINRA ) financial requirements
  • Highly organized with strong project management skills, follow-through and attention to detail
  • Ability to work across many cross-functional teams for a singular goal
  • Someone who can do their work quickly and intelligently, thinks independently, and can take constructive criticism

 

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Sales Associate

RCM is looking for a highly motivated self starter with strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills to assist our sales team in management of existing client relationships and development of new relationships while promoting the RCM culture of superior customer service.

The ideal candidate will be college educated, proficient in use of computers and appropriate software, and in possession of strong communication and writing skills. Series 3 registration is preferred, but not necessary for entry level positions. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging team environment, and bring creative and thought provoking value added input to the firm.

Primary responsibilities will include supporting sales staff in daily functions, contributing to due diligence research on new and existing managers, daily communication with high net worth and institutional investor clientele, organization of presentations for investor and internal meetings, compilation of data for public speaking engagements, and facilitation of extensive electronic and voice communication with incoming clients.

If you are a motivated team player looking for a chance to prove yourself in the managed futures industry, then RCM may have a spot for you.

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Research Analyst

RCM is a leading investment firm focusing on commodity based hedge funds, and continually searches for highly motivated, intelligent people to help our sophisticated clients meet or exceed their financial goals. If you are a smart and motivated team player looking for a chance to prove yourself in a growing industry, the RCM team may have a spot for you as a Research Analyst.

The Research Analyst will assist members of the RCM team in a variety of research and due diligence related tasks, including sourcing, compiling, and organizing research notes on hedge fund managers; calculating and analyzing performance and risk statistics; and the creation of client facing presentations and materials.

The ideal candidate will be the type of person who always takes the initiative, is a fast learner, who will stay late to finish a project, and who thrives in the fast paced, always changing work environment that is a professional financial firm. They should have a working understanding of investment terms, strong writing and communication skills, and advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and macros). Candidates with a financial degree, CFA or CAIA designation, and some knowledge of futures markets and their workings are preferred.

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Associate Portfolio Manager

Together with its subsidiary Attain Portfolio Advisors, RCM is a leader in the increasingly attractive investment class of alternative investments. We continually search for highly motivated, intelligent people to help our high net worth and institutional investor clients meet or exceed their financial goals. If you are a smart and motivated team player looking for a chance to prove yourself in a growing industry, the RCM team may have an entry level spot for you as an associate portfolio manager.

The ideal candidate will be the type of person who always takes the initiative, is a fast learner who’s willing to step out of their comfort zone to try new ideas, who will stay up until 3am to finish a project, and who thrives in the fast paced, always changing work environment that is a professional trading desk. Candidates must have a college degree, possess strong technical skills: including advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and macros) and familiarity with computer programming (Excel/VBA, SQL preferred); and have some knowledge of futures markets and their workings.

Primary responsibilities include: the execution of trading models on behalf of client accounts in worldwide markets, reconciliation of client accounts, liaison between clearing firm and trading desk, placement of trade orders and tickets, assistance in the programming of trading models, execution software, back office tools, and more; and project based work creating custom queries and reports on internal firm data.

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Investor Relations Associate

RCM is a leader in the increasingly attractive investment class of alternative investments. We continually search for motivated and intelligent people to help provide an unsurpassed level of customer service to our high net worth clients. If you are a motivated, team player looking for a chance to join an energetic company in a growing industry, the RCM team may have a spot for you.

The ideal candidate will be self directed and motivated, college educated, proficient in use of computers and appropriate software, and in possession of strong communication and writing skills. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging team environment, posses strong technical skills, be an independent problem solver, and bring creative and thought provoking value added input to the firm.

Primary responsibilities include: All aspects of new account openings, including reviewing new account paperwork, dealing directly with new and existing clients, and working as a liaison between RCM, the clients, and our clearing firms. Assisting in organization and management of accounts payable and receivable. Various administrative duties including the management of supplies, record keeping, and scheduling. Project based work preparing presentations, spreadsheets, and data for investor and internal meetings.

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Research Analyst Internship

RCM is a leader in the increasingly attractive investment class of alternative investments through technical based trading systems and managed futures. We are currently seeking an internship candidate to assist in research and analysis.

The Research Analyst Intern will assist members of the RCM team (including top management) in a variety of tasks, such as market analysis, calculating time series and performance statistics; creating charts, graphs, and text for weekly newsletters and daily blog posts; and conducting due diligence on financial managers.

The ideal candidate will be self directed and motivated, have completed at least two years of college, be proficient in the use of computers and appropriate software, and in possession of strong communication and writing skills.

Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging team environment, have strong technical skills, be an independent problem solver, and bring creative and thought provoking value added input to the firm.

This is a great opportunity to get hands on, real world business experience while assisting a great team in a growing company.

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General Business Internship

RCM is a leader in the increasingly attractive investment class of alternative investments through technical based trading systems and managed futures. We are currently seeking an internship candidate to assist in general business functions.

Each member of a small business wears many different hats, and the general business intern will assist members of the RCM team (including top management) in doing everything from preparing company financials, to assisting with due diligence on professional fund managers, to cost/benefit analysis on RCM marketing efforts.

The ideal candidate will be self directed and motivated, have completed at least two years of college, be proficient in use of computers and appropriate software, and in possession of strong communication and writing skills.

Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging team environment, possess strong technical skills, be an independent problem solver, and bring creative and thought provoking value added input to the firm.

This is a great opportunity to get hands on, real world business experience while assisting a great team in a growing company.

Apply to careers@rcmam.com

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