Community Investment Coordinator

Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results.

As the Community Investment Coordinator, you’ll be a part of the team leading DRW’s social impact initiatives. We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented individual to provide administrative support and drive seamless daily operations. Day to day, you’ll work closely with both employees and nonprofit partners to inform and design initiatives that cultivate a culture of giving and volunteering across the firm. 

Key Responsibilities 

Employee Engagement & Event Coordination: 

• Lead volunteer recruitment and event planning for internal volunteer opportunities, in collaboration with nonprofit partners 
• Develop and implement annual volunteer calendar, communications, and outreach plans   
• Co-manage Community Champions, providing guidance on training, program, and communications 
• Process employee-driven event sponsorship requests 
• Administer incentive program for new hires and relevant events 
• Assist in the design and execution of the firm’s annual giving campaign and global volunteer month campaign 
• Cultivate a culture of giving and volunteering within the organization by championing and supporting strategic programs 

Operations, Data Management, & Administrative Support: 

• Maintain accurate data entry of firm’s philanthropic giving into our grants management database 
• Ensure the accuracy of grant agreements by reviewing, maintaining, and updating records. and managing documentation to support successful grant administration and reporting 
• Collaborate with Accounting to Process invoices and grants 
• Develop and update communications, resources, and content for intranet pages 
• Manage entry of all volunteer events into volunteer database 
• Design, order, and manage inventory of community investment materials and collateral 
• Collect and file acknowledgement letters 
• Support with scheduling external meetings as needed 

Team Support: 

• Serve as a brand ambassador, responsible for managing some aspects of our partnerships with our non-profit and community-based partners 
• Support the team in the design and enhancement of the firm’s global community investment program, by conducting research, analyzing community needs, identifying potential partnerships, and contributing to the development of strategic plans and initiatives that align with the firm's mission and values 

You'll be right at home if you:

• Demonstrate passion for social impact and a desire to work in corporate philanthropy
• Have excellent organization skills and a meticulous attention to detail
• Consistently aim to deliver high-quality work
• Approach problems and work with a data-driven mindset, creativity, and determination, while balancing multiple priorities effectively
• Are flexible and willing to adapt in an ever-changing environment
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Are comfortable keeping others on task and owning a process
• Have a passion for building meaningful relationships
• Are proficient in MS Outlook, Word & Excel, as well as other web-based system
• Bachelor’s degree with a graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027
• Work authorization in the United States without the need for sponsorship

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world.  We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.  

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.  

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it.  DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.   

The annual base salary for this position is $55,000. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. 

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