Risk Mgmt Policy Analyst

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Wacker, IL, USA
In-Office
81K-135K Annually
Mid level
Financial Services
The Role
Lead development and maintenance of clearing house risk management and recovery policies, focusing on CFTC requirements. Draft policy positions, coordinate comment letters, advise senior management, support major clearing initiatives, and liaise with legal, trade associations, and internal stakeholders to assess regulatory impacts on CME Group and clients.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Risk Management Policy Analyst will be responsible for leading efforts to shape risk management policy, leveraging industry knowledge and experience. Support the Senior Director, Risk Policy, Recovery & Resolution in building out risk management policies related to current and evolving regulatory obligations, with specific focus on CFTC regulations. The Risk Management Policy Associate must have strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements for clearing houses and be able to apply that knowledge to Clearing House rules and services.
 

The Risk Management Policy Analyst will be responsible for establishing and maintaining risk management policies consistent with relevant regulations, including relating to the recovery and wind-down plans for CME Group’s clearing services. Additionally, to address evolving regulatory frameworks, the Risk Management Policy Associate will:

  • Develop and execute strategic policy positions (e.g., comment letters and talking points) in coordination with other key internal stakeholders. Ensure effective communication and presentation of initiatives to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., clients and regulatory bodies).

  • Support development for major project initiatives within the Clearing House from a policy perspective, including in response to regulatory changes and new business plans.

  • Lead the effort to keep CME Clearing's senior management appraised of various regulatory developments affecting the Clearing House. Work closely with others within and outside of the Clearing House, including Legal.

  • Liaise and build relationships with with trade associations as they develop their policy positions, including in response to recent policy proposals.

The Risk Management Policy Analyst will work across groups to evaluate requirements and assess the impact to CME Group and our clients.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, political science, or related field.

  • Possess strong written communication skills and analytical and problem-solving skills, along with being highly detail oriented with respect to drafting policies and analyzing complex regulatory requirements relative to CME Group’s rules.

  • Knowledge of CFTC regulatory requirements and more broadly, knowledge of financial markets and derivatives products.

  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.

CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $81,100-$135,100. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.

CME Group: Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, political science, or related field
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements for clearing houses (CFTC)
  • Knowledge of financial markets and derivatives products
  • Strong written communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail for drafting policies
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment

CME Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CME Group and has not been reviewed or approved by CME Group.

  • Retirement Support U.S. offerings include both a 401(k) and a company-funded cash-balance pension, strengthening long-term financial security. This dual-track structure is highlighted as a notable differentiator among private employers.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO and holiday schedules are described as generous, with ample time off and carryover commonly highlighted. This breadth of leave meaningfully enhances perceived total rewards.
  • Flexible Benefits A flexible, hybrid work model applies to many roles, increasing day-to-day usability of the package. Flexibility is framed as a standard feature rather than an exception.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
3,291 Employees

What We Do

As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) is where the world comes to manage risk. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, metals, weather and real estate. CME Group brings buyers and sellers together through its CME Globex® electronic trading platform and its trading facilities in New York and Chicago. CME Group also operates CME Clearing, one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing provider in the world, which offers clearing and settlement services for exchange-traded contracts, as well as for over-the-counter derivatives transactions through CME ClearPort®. These products and services ensure that businesses everywhere can substantially mitigate counterparty credit risk in both listed and over-the-counter derivatives markets.

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