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Office Operations Manager roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business administration, management, or organizational leadership. Your OPT authorization covers full-time employment, and many mid-size and enterprise employers in this field file H-1B visa petitions for strong operations hires.
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Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient. We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.
THE ROLE
As an Analyst in Middle Office, you will directly support our team mission to provide accurate and timely reporting on trading activity and financial metrics, while maintaining strong financial operations controls and data visualizations for our internal customers. You will contribute to our role as an independent control department ensuring P&L accuracy and reconciliation of trades and valuations between trading systems, clearing firms, and account administrators.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage daily reconciliation and reporting of positions, P&L, trading volumes, capital, and other metrics to ensure accuracy and timeliness for business stakeholders.
- Research trade breaks in collaboration with the trading desks, clearing counterparties and fund administrator across asset classes (equities, fixed income, futures, options, etc.)
- Support maintenance and validation of financial controls and reporting to provide analysis and performance metrics that help trading desks and leadership quickly assess and improve both current and new business initiatives.
- Work with the Development teams to help prioritize and identify requirements for reporting and control systems enhancements.
- Collect and clean trading and financial data to facilitate analysis and visualizations for internal teams.
- Help maintain and reconcile fee and rebate models, brokerage transactions, and ensure subledger accuracy versus the general ledger.
- Assist internal audiences in enhancing data flow and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborate with trading, technology, accounting, and financial planning and analysis teams on workflow improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a finance or quantitative discipline.
- 1-3 years experience in a financial or analytical role.
- Experience in Middle Office, Trading Operations, or similar functions is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups); knowledge of SQL and Python is preferred.
- Effective communicator, collaborative, and eager to learn.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
- Salary Range: $90,000—$115,000 USD
Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.
OUR BENEFITS
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at info@chicagotrading.com. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
INTRODUCTION
Chicago Trading Company (CTC) is a premier proprietary trading firm specializing in options market making. Our collaborative culture fuels innovation in quantitative research, systematic trading strategies, and cutting-edge trading technology. For over three decades CTC has provided critical liquidity across derivatives exchanges worldwide - making them fairer, more transparent, and more efficient. We strive to be the most innovative firm in the industry today, tomorrow, and long into the future while upholding ethical excellence. We believe that CTC makes a positive impact on the markets, the lives of our employees, and all the communities to which we belong. Started in 1995 by a team of forward-thinking Traders, we are proud to call ourselves an industry leader that keeps making markets and each other better.
THE ROLE
As an Analyst in Middle Office, you will directly support our team mission to provide accurate and timely reporting on trading activity and financial metrics, while maintaining strong financial operations controls and data visualizations for our internal customers. You will contribute to our role as an independent control department ensuring P&L accuracy and reconciliation of trades and valuations between trading systems, clearing firms, and account administrators.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage daily reconciliation and reporting of positions, P&L, trading volumes, capital, and other metrics to ensure accuracy and timeliness for business stakeholders.
- Research trade breaks in collaboration with the trading desks, clearing counterparties and fund administrator across asset classes (equities, fixed income, futures, options, etc.)
- Support maintenance and validation of financial controls and reporting to provide analysis and performance metrics that help trading desks and leadership quickly assess and improve both current and new business initiatives.
- Work with the Development teams to help prioritize and identify requirements for reporting and control systems enhancements.
- Collect and clean trading and financial data to facilitate analysis and visualizations for internal teams.
- Help maintain and reconcile fee and rebate models, brokerage transactions, and ensure subledger accuracy versus the general ledger.
- Assist internal audiences in enhancing data flow and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborate with trading, technology, accounting, and financial planning and analysis teams on workflow improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a finance or quantitative discipline.
- 1-3 years experience in a financial or analytical role.
- Experience in Middle Office, Trading Operations, or similar functions is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups); knowledge of SQL and Python is preferred.
- Effective communicator, collaborative, and eager to learn.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
- Salary Range: $90,000—$115,000 USD
Most teams at CTC, with the exception of Trading, follow a hybrid workplace model, subject to change based on business need.
OUR BENEFITS
We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families so we offer outstanding benefits to support you both professionally and personally. These benefits include generous time off, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, free breakfast and lunch (plus healthy snacks, of course), wellness reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits focused on providing the best employee experience.
(Disclaimer: interns and contractors are not eligible for benefits at CTC)
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At CTC, we aim to cultivate a workplace that celebrates diversity and each person feels included, engaged and empowered. Where each of us feels we belong. We are committed to having a diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us at info@chicagotrading.com. Note that emails sent to this email account for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Information submitted by job applicants may be subject to review and analysis by automated systems, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), as part of the recruitment process. Such systems are utilized to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures. Applicants are advised that any information provided may be evaluated by AI tools to ensure an equitable and thorough assessment.
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this role is listed below. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The discretionary bonus will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and firm performance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Office Operations Manager
Target employers with a history of H-1B filings
Companies that have sponsored operations roles before are far more likely to do it again. Search OFLC disclosure data to verify whether a prospective employer has filed H-1B visa petitions for business operations or management titles in recent years.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Office Operations Managers are expected to align multiple departments. Demonstrating that you've coordinated between finance, HR, and facilities signals the kind of organizational breadth employers need and makes your candidacy harder to pass on.
Frame your OPT timeline early and honestly
Bring up your OPT end date before the offer stage. Employers in operations roles plan headcount carefully, so giving them time to assess H-1B sponsorship feasibility prevents last-minute surprises that derail otherwise strong offers.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field like management information systems or industrial engineering, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, giving employers significantly more runway before needing to sponsor your visa.
Focus on employers with 500 or more employees
Larger organizations have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to manage visa sponsorship. Companies below 100 employees often lack the resources or appetite for H-1B petitions, making mid-size and enterprise employers a more efficient target for operations roles.
Quantify your operational impact with measurable outcomes
Operations roles live and die by efficiency metrics. Citing specific improvements, such as reduced vendor costs, faster onboarding cycles, or streamlined procurement workflows, gives hiring managers concrete evidence that sponsoring you carries measurable business value.
Office Operations Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Office Operations Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Office Operations Manager is a qualifying role for F-1 OPT as long as it is directly related to your field of study. Business administration, management, organizational behavior, and related disciplines all support this connection. You must work full-time during post-completion OPT and ensure your employer reports your employment to your DSO within the required window.
Do Office Operations Manager roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on the employer. Large corporations and established mid-size companies in sectors like healthcare, finance, and technology regularly sponsor operations managers for H-1B visas. Smaller businesses and startups are less consistent. Browsing OPT-friendly roles on Migrate Mate helps you filter toward employers who have a demonstrated pattern of supporting visa sponsorship for this role type.
What degree fields qualify an F-1 student to work as an Office Operations Manager on OPT?
Degrees in business administration, operations management, management information systems, industrial engineering, organizational leadership, and public administration are the most common qualifying fields. The connection between your degree and the role must be defensible, meaning your coursework should map to core responsibilities like process improvement, resource coordination, vendor management, or organizational oversight.
Does an Office Operations Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. The STEM OPT extension is tied to your field of study appearing on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. If you hold a degree in management information systems, industrial engineering, or operations research, you likely qualify. A general business administration or management degree typically does not, though some programs have received STEM designation, so confirm with your DSO.
How should I handle the OPT employment reporting requirement for this role?
Your DSO must report your employment in SEVIS within 10 days of your start date. You are responsible for providing your employer's name, address, and job title, confirming the role is related to your degree, and notifying your DSO if anything changes, including a change of employer or a gap in employment. Gaps of 90 days or more during post-completion OPT can jeopardize your status.