Finance – Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst - Fall 2026 US Graduate Program
This two-year Graduate Program provides recent graduates with hands-on experience across a wide range of front, middle, and back-office functions, contributing to projects that support operations, financial activities, client engagement, and regulatory responsibilities. Depending on placement, participants may assist with audits, reporting, compliance, financial transactions, client onboarding, technology, risk management, trade execution, prime brokerage, and client services. The program emphasizes professional development, offering exposure to industry practices, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration alongside experienced professionals. Graduates are expected to start no later than September 2026.
About Marex
Diversified, resilient, and dynamic, Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights and analytics.
About the Department
The Financial Planning and Analysis Department at Marex plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s capital markets activities by providing financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis across the organization. As part of a centralized Finance function, the team partners closely with business leaders and support functions to deliver meaningful financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and enhance financial transparency. This department establishes the minimum required standards for financial planning, reporting, and data governance, reinforcing Marex’s commitment to transparency, consistency, and operational excellence throughout its global footprint.
Purpose of Role
The Finance – Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst is responsible for supporting the delivery of financial reporting, planning, and analysis activities across the firm. This role focuses on monthly close processes, recurring and ad-hoc reporting, financial model development and enhancement, and analysis of key drivers impacting financial performance. The FP&A team helps the business understand performance trends and make informed strategic decisions by delivering reliable reporting, leveraging data analytics, and supporting financial planning processes.
Responsibilities
- Substantiate and reconcile relevant balance sheet accounts, ensuring Group revenue and associated costs are accurately reflected.
- Support monthly close, reporting, and financial planning activities, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and complete.
- Assist with the preparation of recurring and ad-hoc financial reports, providing analysis of business performance and financial results.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models, supporting forecasting, planning, and decision-making processes.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and key drivers of performance, communicating findings to stakeholders.
- Utilize data analytics and reporting tools, including Excel, Power BI, Essbase, and PeopleSoft, to support reporting and business insights.
- Collaborate with Finance and business partners on reporting, presentations, and analysis, supporting cross-functional initiatives and stakeholder requests.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, helping enhance reporting efficiency, data quality, automation, and overall analytical capabilities.
- Stay informed on financial standards and industry best practices.
- Ensure compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC, and other applicable exchanges and regulatory bodies.
- Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role, ensuring compliance with all regulatory or company-determined parameters.
- Role model the highest standards of integrity and conduct, reflecting Company Values.
- Comply with Marex’s Code of Conduct at all times.
- Report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/or your supervisor as required.
- Escalate risk events immediately.
- Provide input to risk management processes, as required.
Competencies
- Adaptability & Resilience – Thrives under pressure and in dynamic environments.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented – Demonstrates curiosity, precision, and problem-solving.
- Collaboration & Relationship-Building – Drives teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
- Communication & Influence – Conveys ideas clearly and builds consensus.
- Technical & Organizational Skills – Applies technology effectively and manages priorities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field required.
- Genuine interest in one or more of the program’s departmental tracks.
- Proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python) for data analysis, scripting, and automation is preferred.
- Familiarity with database querying languages (e.g., SQL) and data manipulation is a plus.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship, including, but not limited to, F-1, J-1, and M-1 visa holders, as well as individuals on CPT or OPT.
Company Values
- Be collaborative – Work together across the organization to foster teamwork and respond to challenges.
- Act with integrity – Uphold honesty and high ethical standards in all interactions.
- Be adaptable and entrepreneurial – Embrace change and create innovative solutions for clients.
- Be respectful – Treat colleagues and clients fairly and with respect.
- Nurture talent – Commit to career development and support for yourself and your team.
Conduct Rules
- Act with integrity.
- Act with due skill, care, and diligence.
- Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA, and other regulators.
- Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
- Observe proper standards of market conduct.
- Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers.