Flynn Peters
I'm a Data Analyst
About
I’m Flynn Peters — a University of Illinois graduate (B.S. Finance) and a Trade Investigator / Data Analyst at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. I leverage data to detect market irregularities and potential rule violations, and I’m passionate about applying data science to solve practical, real-world problems across finance.
Data Analyst & Trade Investigator.
Focused on market integrity, surveillance analytics, and building data-driven insights for fair and orderly markets.
- City: Chicago, IL 60618
- Phone: (331) 444-3507
- Email: flynnpeters10@gmail.com
- GitHub: github.com/FlynnPeters15
- Degree: B.S. in Finance, University of Illinois
- LinkedIn: flynn-peters
- Interests: Finance, Data Science, Market Microstructure
I enjoy using Python, SQL, Tableau, and statistical modeling to uncover patterns, quantify risk, and communicate findings clearly.
Skills
Python • SQL • R • Tableau • Git • CSS • HTML • Flutter/Dart • Excel
Resume
Experience across market regulation, credit risk, and equity research; strong foundation in finance and applied analytics.
Summary
Flynn Peters
Data Analyst & Trade Investigator focused on market integrity and data-driven investigations at CME.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- (331) 444-3507
- flynnpeters10@gmail.com
Education
B.S. in Finance
2022 – 2024
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Gies College of Business — GPA: 3.8/4.00
Study Abroad
Jan 2023 – May 2023
ESCP Business School, Paris
GPA: 3.85/4.00
Associate Degree
2020 – 2022
College of DuPage
GPA: 3.74/4.00
Professional Experience
Trade Investigator – Market Regulation
May 2025 – Present
CME Group, Chicago, IL
- Monitor and analyze exchange data for potential rule violations using Python, Excel, and Tableau.
- Conduct investigations, interviews, and contribute to comprehensive case write-ups.
- Continuously surveil global derivatives markets for irregularities.
Portfolio Support Analyst
May 2024 – May 2025
BMO Commercial Bank, Chicago, IL
- Managed ACH and Corporate Card portfolios; produced weekly risk and exposure reports.
- Queried data with SQL to monitor liquidity, cash flow, and credit risk thresholds.
- Prepared credit write-ups assessing financial health and creditworthiness.
Equity Research Intern
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Calamos Investments, Chicago, IL
- Wrote in-depth research reports; built DCF models and analyzed convertible securities.
- Supported market-neutral strategies including merger and convertible arbitrage.
Wealth Management Intern
Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
Calamos Wealth Management, Naperville, IL
- Assisted advisors on portfolio strategy and asset allocation for 20+ clients.
- Applied Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate portfolio risk.
Mortgage Loan Partner
Mar 2020 – Oct 2021
CrossCountry Mortgage, Chicago, IL
- Processed 200+ loan applications and analyzed borrower creditworthiness.
- Coordinated files through closing disclosures; liaised with clients on credit needs.
Certifications
MLO License (ID: 2085799)
Feb 2021
State of Illinois — Mortgage Loan Originator
Portfolio
Selected projects from my GitHub.
Services
Analytics, data modeling, and reporting to support decision-making and market integrity.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Python/SQL analytics, dashboards, and investigations.
Modeling & Forecasting
Time series, regression, and risk analysis.
Market Surveillance
Monitoring for irregularities and rule violations.
Contact
Feel free to reach out for collaboration or questions.
Address
Chicago, Illinois 60618
Call
(331) 444-3507
flynnpeters10@gmail.com