Compliance Analyst Co-Op

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About This Role

Old Mission, a global trading firm, is looking for a Co-Op student to join our Compliance Team in Chicago, IL (15–25 hours/week, flexible). You'll work as a compliance generalist, supporting surveillance, research, and administrative work across the Firm's compliance program.

Beyond day-to-day tasks and project work, you'll get direct mentorship from senior Compliance team members and exposure to our Operations and Risk teams giving you a real, ground-level view of how compliance functions inside a large trading firm.

This is a term-renewable position with potential for full-time hire.

What You'll Do

Research new trading initiatives to help the Compliance Team map out a compliant path forward

Work with external databases including FINRA's Central Registration Depository (CRD) and My Compliance Office

Support daily surveillance reviews of the Firm's options, futures, and equity trading activity

Help manage critical daily functions like CAT (Consolidated Audit Trail) reporting and exchange symbol registrations

Assist in reviewing existing compliance practices against regulatory requirements and industry best practices

What We're Looking For

Rising senior based in Chicago, studying business, finance, economics, or a related field

Interested in a long-term career in Compliance, Risk, or Operations at a trading firm

Able to balance coursework with work obligations

Some familiarity with large data sets and programming languages

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic understanding of exchange/OTC trading and market making

Highly organized with strong attention to detail, comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Works well both independently and on a team

Comfortable with Microsoft Office

Nice to Have

Completed the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) exam

Prior internship experience in the industry

Experience with Python or SQL

Pay Range

$30/hr. ($62,400 annually based on a 40-hour work week). Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications relative to role requirements. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Illinois state wage and hour law.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.