Investigator, Business, Risk Manager​/Analyst

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The Market Regulation Department of CME Group is responsible, in part, for satisfying statutory and regulatory provisions associated with operating designated contract markets. Market Regulation Trade Practice Investigators preserve the welfare and dignity of the CME Group exchange by safeguarding its markets from abuse. To ensure compliance with CME Group exchange rules, Investigators use proprietary trade practice surveillance tools and other resources at their disposal to monitor CME Group markets for evidence of abusive, disruptive, or illegal activity;

to detect and prevent manipulative behaviors; and to conduct trade practice investigations. Investigators begin their careers by undergoing extensive training and working closely with their more experienced colleagues to develop the skills necessary to conduct high-quality investigations with minimal supervision.

The Market Regulation Department takes enormous pride in fostering robust, reliable markets that are free from abusive activity. Being part of our team provides every Trade Practice Investigator an opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling, and collaborative work preserving the integrity of CME Group markets.

• Exposure to a superior array of products and a best-in-class regulatory department.
• A corporate culture that promotes professional development and career advancement.
• The ability to impact the markets directly by keeping them open, fair, and transparent.
• The opportunity to collaborate within functional areas and across departments.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Sound understanding of market fundamentals and trade practices, investigation and surveillance techniques, and CME Group exchange rules and regulations.
• Analytical proficiency with large datasets, analytical tools, and basic statistical modeling.
• Strong writing skills for reports, memoranda, and discovery documents.
• Strong oral communication skills for recorded interviews of subjects and witnesses.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple tasks and assignments with high initiative.

• Perform timely program reviews to detect potential trade practice rule violations.
• Evaluate complaints from market participants and conduct independent research for evidence of potential rule violations.
• Conduct comprehensive investigations into the potential trade practice rule violations identified through program, complaint, and research reviews.
• Take recorded statements from the subjects of and witnesses for the investigations.
• Communicate results of analyses and recommend appropriate dispositions to Investigations management.
• Produce concise, yet thoroughly grounded, argumentative reports for a select audience, including Investigations management and Enforcement counsel as appropriate.

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year, accredited institution; advanced or professional degrees a plus.
• 1-3 years of direct work experience at an exchange, regulatory organization, or Futures Commission Merchant preferred.
• Open to recent, high-performing college graduates with relevant or transferrable skills and experiences.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Strong to exceptional analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Word and MS Excel;
  Python, R, Data Visualization a plus.

The pay range for this role is $61,700-$102,900. Actual salary offered will depend on relevant experience, skills, education, and internal comparison. Our compensation program includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as broad-based equity program participation. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) plan with an active pension, education reimbursement provisions, paid time off, and a mental health benefit.

Entry level

Full-time

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