Organization

Founded in 1914, R.J. O'Brien (“RJO”) is a privately owned Futures Commission Merchant. RJO is one of the oldest and well-known, independent futures brokerage firms in the industry and is a founding member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. RJO is also a full clearing member of the Chicago Board of Trade, New York Mercantile Exchange, Commodity Exchange of New York, and the New York Board of Trade.

RJO offers the latest in order entry technology coupled with 24-hour execution and clearing on every futures exchange worldwide. RJO services a nationwide network of over 200 introducing brokers as well as some of the world's largest financial, industrial and agricultural institutions.

Summary

This position will report to the Executive Vice President of the Commercial Business Group. The candidate must have experience in working with senior leaders of an organization accompanied by a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. The candidate must possess business development abilities along with the skills to manage and run a department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for business development with a focus on domestic sales
• Divisional administrative duties as needed - examples include:
  • Review expense reports
  • Conduct performance reviews
• Will be responsible for report development
  • Divisional metrics reporting
• Sales Pipeline Management
  • Developing strategic projects
• Will be responsible for developing marketing material
• Interdepartmental Coordinator – point person for department
• Position will involve prospecting with Brokers

Qualifications

• 5-7 years required
• Series 3 Registered
• Knowledge of futures & options business required
• Commercial hedging knowledge required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Adaptive to changing environment; able to multi-task
• Strong communication and great people skills a must
• Must have a strong desire to be a self-motivator and goal-setter
• 4 year degree required