Financial Specialist Jobs in Illinois

Financial Specialist jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Naperville, and Schaumburg, where employers like Allstate, Northern Trust, and Baxter International maintain large finance teams and recruit at every level from analyst to senior specialist. The strongest demand is in insurance financial analysis, corporate treasury, and regulatory compliance, reflecting Illinois's deep roots in financial services and life sciences. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerAdvyzon
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring12
Work type60% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Salesforce
MuleSoft Account Partner Specialist (Financial Services)
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Salesforce
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MuleSoft Account Partner Specialist (Financial Services)
Salesforce
Illinois
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$89k - $131k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
10,000+

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Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
Project Financial Controls Specialist
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Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
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Project Financial Controls Specialist
Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$68k - $81k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500

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Advia Credit Union
Financial Solutions Specialist
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Advia Credit Union
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Financial Solutions Specialist
Advia Credit Union
Riverwoods, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$22.64 - $27.17/hr
501-1,000

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Clinical Trial Financial Specialist
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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Clinical Trial Financial Specialist
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
River, Illinois
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Product & Program Management
$55k - $89k.6/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Rend Lake College
Financial Aid Specialist
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Rend Lake College
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Financial Aid Specialist
Rend Lake College
Illinois
Accounting
Business Operations
$36k - $39k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Financial Specialist Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
6 jobs
Lisle
1 job
Paris
1 job
River
1 job
Macomb
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Maywood
1 job
Kankakee
1 job
Crestwood
1 job

Financial Specialist Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Advyzon
Advyzon2 open roles
UChicago Medicine
UChicago Medicine2 open roles
Gardant
Gardant1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in financial specialist jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Financials
  • CPA, CFA, or CFP credential preferred or actively in progress
  • Knowledge of Illinois state tax regulations and GAAP compliance standards
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial dashboards

Financial Specialist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a financial specialist in Illinois?

Most Illinois financial specialist roles require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration as the baseline entry point. Illinois does not require a state-issued license specifically for the financial specialist title, but roles involving investment advice or securities fall under FINRA registration requirements, such as the Series 63 or Series 65, which are administered through Illinois's securities division. Employers in banking and insurance commonly expect candidates to hold or pursue CFA or CPA credentials.

Which companies hire financial specialists in Illinois?

Illinois financial specialist roles are posted by Advyzon, UChicago Medicine, and Gardant and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major insurers, and regional banking institutions keeps hiring active across the Chicago metro and its suburban corridors year-round.

Which Illinois cities have the most financial specialist jobs?

Chicago, Illinois, and Lisle have the most financial specialist openings in Illinois right now. Chicago drives the bulk of demand as the headquarters hub for major insurers, investment firms, and corporate treasury departments, while Naperville and Schaumburg anchor the suburban market through large corporate campuses and regional financial services offices that pull significant back-office and analytical functions outside the city.

Are there remote financial specialist jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than many comparable finance roles, since financial specialist work is largely desk-based and analytical. About 100% of financial specialist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in corporate finance and insurance sectors. Budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting functions are the most commonly offered as remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles requiring frequent client interaction or on-site audit work tend to stay in person.

How can I get hired as a financial specialist in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a financial analyst associate or junior financial operations role at one of Illinois's large employers, where internal rotation programs exist specifically for new graduates. Allstate, Baxter International, and large Chicago-area regional banks run structured entry-level finance programs that place candidates without extensive experience. Candidates who come from adjacent roles such as accounting technician, bookkeeper, or financial services representative have a clear lateral path. Completing even part of a CPA or CFA program signals commitment and gives a measurable edge over other entry-level applicants.

Where can I find and apply to financial specialist jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to financial specialist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Chicago, the northern suburbs, and the broader state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization below and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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