Risk Mgmt Policy Analyst

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain risk management policies consistent with relevant regulations, including relating to the recovery and wind-down plans for CME Group’s clearing services.
• 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 trade associations as they develop their policy positions, including in response to recent policy proposals.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements for clearing houses and ability to apply that knowledge to Clearing House rules and services.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.