Marex

Finance – Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst - Fall 2026 US Graduate Program

Marex  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

The two-year Graduate Program provides recent graduates with hands-on experience across a wide range of front, middle, and back-office functions, contributing to projects that support operations, financial activities, client engagement, and regulatory responsibilities. Depending on placement, participants may assist with audits, reporting, compliance, financial transactions, client onboarding, technology, risk management, trade execution, prime brokerage, and client services. In addition to practical experience, the program emphasizes professional development, offering exposure to industry practices, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration alongside experienced professionals.

Graduates are expected to start no later than September 2026.

of Marex and Department Description

Diversified. Resilient. Dynamic.

Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights and analytics. For more information visit www.marex.com

The Financial Planning and Analysis Department at Marex plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s capital markets activities by providing financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis across the organization. As part of a centralized Finance function, the team partners closely with business leaders and support functions to deliver meaningful financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and enhance financial transparency. This department not only provides oversight and analysis of business performance but also establishes the minimum required standards for financial planning, reporting, and data governance, reinforcing Marex’s commitment to transparency, consistency, and operational excellence throughout its global footprint.

Purpose of Role

The Finance – Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst is responsible for supporting the delivery of financial reporting, planning, and analysis activities across the firm. This role will focus on monthly close processes, recurring and ad hoc reporting, financial model development and enhancement, and analysis of the key drivers impacting financial performance, while providing additional capacity to the team and enabling senior members to focus on strategic analysis and stakeholder engagement.

In today’s fast-paced and data-driven business environment, accurate financial analysis and timely reporting are essential to effective decision-making and performance management. By delivering reliable reporting, leveraging data analytics, and supporting financial planning processes, the FP&A team helps the business understand performance trends and make informed strategic decisions.

Responsibilities:

Substantiate and reconcile relevant balance sheet accounts, ensuring Group revenue and associated costs are accurately reflected.

  • Support monthly close, reporting, and financial planning activities, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and complete.
  • Assist with the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial reports, providing analysis of business performance and financial results.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, supporting forecasting, planning, and decision-making processes.
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and key drivers of performance, communicating findings to stakeholders.
  • Utilize data analytics and reporting tools, including Excel, Power BI, Essbase, and PeopleSoft, to support reporting and business insights.
  • Collaborate with Finance and business partners on reporting, presentations, and analysis, supporting cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder requests.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, helping enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, automation, and overall analytical capabilities.
  • Stay informed on financial standards and industry best practices.
  • Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC and other applicable exchanges and regulatory bodies.
  • Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
  • Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
  • At all times complying with Marex’s Code of Conduct.
  • To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility.
  • To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/or your supervisor as required.
  • To escalate risk events immediately.
  • To provide input to risk management processes, as required.

The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time.


Competencies, Skills and Experience

Competencies:

• Adaptability & Resilience –
Thrives under pressure and dynamic environments.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Demonstrates curiosity, precision, and problem-solving.
• Collaboration & Relationship-Building – Drives teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Communication & Influence – Conveys ideas clearly and builds consensus.
• Technical & Organizational Skills – Applies technology effectively and manages priorities.

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field required.
• Genuine interest in one or more of the program’s departmental tracks.

• Proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python) for data analysis, scripting, and automation is preferred.
• Familiarity with database querying languages (e.g., SQL) and data manipulation is a plus.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship, including, but not limited to, F-1, J-1, and M-1 visa holders, as well as individuals on CPT or OPT.

Company Values

Acting as a role model for the values of the Company:

Be collaborative - by working together across the organization, we foster teamwork, can better respond to challenges and successfully deliver for our clients

Act with integrity - we pride ourselves on our honesty and high ethical standards. We apply these values when working with all our clients, colleagues and other stakeholders

Be adaptable and entrepreneurial - we embrace change as markets evolve to constantly increase our efficiency and create innovative solutions for our clients. We are interested in the world around us and inquisitive about understanding the challenges and opportunities our clients face.

Be respectful – how we treat each other, and our clients says everything about who we are. We always act respectfully and treat people fairly in everything we do.

Nurture talent – we aim to grow our own talent and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking and talented people choose to build their career. This means giving and taking stretch opportunities, taking risks, and committing to career development and support – for ourselves and our teams.

Conduct Rules

You must:

• Act with integrity.
• Act with due skill, care and diligence.
• Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
• Observe proper standard of market conduct.
• Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers.

Marex

About Marex

Marex (Nasdaq:MRX) is a diversified financial services platform.

We provide essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in energy, commodities and financial markets.

With more than 40 offices across the world, access to all major exchanges, and technology-powered data and advisory services, Marex is your essential partner.

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
marex.com
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