Careers at NFA

NFA is the premier independent provider of regulatory programs that safeguard the integrity of the futures market. These are exciting times in the futures industry and NFA is at the center of the dramatic changes taking place. We believe we are the provider of regulatory services, not just another regulator. Employees feel proud to work at NFA because we serve a public good. A healthy futures market benefits the economy and our work has contributed to that growth by giving investors confidence that they will be treated fairly when they trade in the markets. 

At NFA you will find a challenging and rewarding career helping maintain market integrity and protecting investors. You can expect to learn a lot very quickly through exposure to top professionals, assignment to significant projects, access to training and the support of great managers and co-workers.

Our Culture 

NFA understands how important culture is to an organization and we strive to pursue a culture of excellence in which every employee has the opportunity to succeed. From our business casual dress policy to our flexible work schedules, we have established a worker-friendly environment for our employees. We are confident that if you ask employees why they work at NFA, the majority would say - because of the excellent people I work with! 

NFA has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago and one of the National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources, one of th Best Places to Work in Illinois by the Business Ledger, one of the 100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplaces in America by the Dave Thomas Foundation, and one of the Top Work Places by the Chicago Tribune. Furthermore, the Principal Financial Group named NFA one of the 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security.

These awards reflect NFA's commitment to provide its employees with a work environment that encourages collaboration, efficiency and mutual respect. The opportunity to pursue excellence at work and in life!

Winner 2012 Awarded by the National Association for Business Resources	Winner 2006 - 2012 Awarded by the National Association for Business Resources
Winner 2007 - 2013 Awarded by the Best Companies Group	Winner 2007 - 2012 Awarded by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Winner 2010 - 2012 Awarded by the Chicago Tribune	Winner 2010 - 2011 Awarded by Crain's New York Business