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National Futures Association
Examiner - Chicago
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A Financial Examiner examines the practices of large financial institutions, including firms doing business in securities and real estate and banks. Reviews financial and business records and checks compliance with state and federal law and industry regulations. May review and report on the financial health of an institution or monitor and report on bank lending practices.
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Job Description
Examiner
- Chicago National Futures Association
- 3.8 Chicago, IL Job Details $59,900
- $99,900 a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business Bachelor's degree
Full Job Description Date:
Aug 24, 2026Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60606 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }Company:
National Futures Association NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work. When you join NFA as an Examiner, you will gain unique insight into the global derivatives industry and its regulatory framework, utilizing your critical thinking, data analysis and risk assessment skills every day. Bring your analytical and innovative mindsets. Bring your thirst for knowledge and learning. Bring a healthy skepticism and an eye for detail. Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you'll gain exceptional experiences, personalized learning and invaluable coaching and mentoring. We believe in nurturing talent to develop future NFA and industry leaders. What you'll do: You'll join a high-performing team responsible for developing innovative investigative strategies in support of NFA's regulatory mission. You will continually monitor our Member financial institutions through examinations, financial report analysis and investigations, leveraging your human curiosity to analyze documents, procedures and financial statements. As a team, you'll evaluate your findings for possible compliance deficiencies or rule violations and provide insight on the corrective action Members must take. What we're looking for: Detail-oriented, driven individuals thrive in this collaborative, analytical role. We value unique perspectives and are looking for motivated applicants with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're eager to apply your critical thinking abilities to serve a public good—supporting the integrity of the derivatives markets—and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply to join our team as an Examiner. Bachelor's degree in a business-oriented major required Nine credit hours of accounting, including an intermediate accounting class At least six credit hours of accounting completed at the time of applicationNote:
Candidates who have not yet completed an intermediate accounting course, or equivalent, must do so by the start date Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment Demonstrated alignment with NFA's values (i.e., demonstrates approachability, trustworthiness and courtesy; behaves with integrity) Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred Strong leadership skills preferred (e.g., thinks strategically, demonstrates accountability, teaches and fosters learning) Salary range: $59,900- $99,900 Customers and market participants depend on NFA to act with integrity and impartiality as it carries out its mission of safeguarding the markets and protecting investors.