Payroll Analyst
CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn
| Company | CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Chicago |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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. Payroll Analyst
Chicago Trading Company (CTC) helps the world price and manage risk. We pride ourselves on our strong values, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our culture is highly collaborative across traders, quants, technologists and development teams who work together to solve the toughest problems our markets have to offer. We strive to make a positive impact on our industry, the lives of our employees, and the communities to which we belong.
Are you a hands-on payroll professional with keen attention to detail who thrives at critical thinking and problem solving? We are looking for a motivated and analytical individual with strong technical and interpersonal skills to join our Payroll Team! As a Payroll Analyst, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing, reporting, and support for all payroll related functions. Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, are essential for this role. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the policies and procedures to ensure seamless information flow between Human Capital Management, Tax, Payroll, and the rest of the Finance team.
Responsibilities
Prepare and process semi-monthly US payroll for over 600 employees and expats across multiple states
Review UK and Netherlands monthly payroll, including monthly pension submission and tax payments in coordination with local firms
Assist with quarterly and annual tax filings for Federal, State and Local agencies
Monitor and respond to employee and external inquiries with a strong service-oriented approach
Continuously and proactively implement process improvements and controls to ensure data integrity and minimize errors
Partner with Accounting and Tax teams for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, audit inquiries and reporting
Qualifications
At least three years of payroll experience, including direct payroll processing
Solid understanding of payroll accounting, state and local payroll taxes and compliance requirements
Top notch communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Meticulous attention to detail and strong organization, prioritization and time management skills
Ability to exercise discretion when dealing with highly confidential information
Hands-on proficiency with payroll platforms
Advanced Excel skills
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
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 — $110,000 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 l