Dir Corporate Communications

CME Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,800 - 209,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Mental health benefits

Job summary

CME Group seeks a Director of Corporate Communications based in Chicago to lead external communications for equity indices, cryptocurrency and retail products. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver measurable results and strategic messaging.

The role requires 10+ years in corporate communications in financial markets, excellent writing, and leadership capabilities. Expect a competitive salary, bonus opportunity and equity options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate communications within financial markets.
• Proven ability to create content across video, earned media and social channels.
• Track record in leadership, reputation management and crisis communications.
• Ability to translate complex topics into strategic communications with business impact.
• Strong writing, editing and presentation skills; experience managing large programs.
• Deep understanding of global financial markets and derivatives trading.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic external communications positioning CME Group as a market leader.
• Drive media relations, thought leadership and promotional content to engage clients.
• Serve as a spokesperson; build relationships with top-tier press and industry analysts.
• Lead content development across press releases, bylines, social media and digital placements.
• Shape reputation management, brand consistency and crisis communications.
• Provide strategic communications support for business lines with messaging frameworks.
• Recommend speaking opportunities, sponsorships and media placements.
• Own measurement and ROI for earned media and thought leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Media relations

Crisis communications

Strategic storytelling

Writing and editing

Project management

Digital tools

Social media

Analytics

Global markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR/Journalism

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

The Director, Corporate Communications, will be based in Chicago and will lead public relations initiatives for the company’s equity index, cryptocurrency and retail products. This position requires a self-driven professional who will work closely with the global corporate communications team, brand and product marketing, as well as business line management to deliver measurable results.

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic external communications which position CME Group as a market leader in equity, cryptocurrency and retail derivatives.
• Drive strategic positioning, media relations, thought leadership and promotional content that accelerates client engagement and market growth.
• Serve as a company spokesperson who builds and maintains effective relationships with top-tier press, beat reporters, industry analysts and the next generation of digital creators/channels to shape public perceptions.
• Lead and contribute to the development and distribution of high-impact content (press releases, byline articles, social media, owned/earned digital placements, video and compelling media pitches) that positions CME Group as the authoritative voice in financial markets.
• Shape the company’s reputation management, ensuring brand consistency and strategic alignment for crisis and issues management, in addition to ongoing communications.
• Provide strategic counsel and communications support for business line leaders, developing messaging frameworks, promotional materials and optimized frameworks for major announcements (product launches, milestones and expansions, partnerships, etc.)
• Guide recommendations for raising external awareness through executive speaking opportunities, sponsorships, media and digital placements that are tailored to market dynamics.
• Own measurement and ROI procedures for earned media and thought leadership content, demonstrating quantifiable business impact to stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalismor a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate communications, with significant experience in financial markets
• Demonstrated success in navigating the evolving media landscape, proactively creating content across video, earned media and emerging social channels and news outlets
• Proven track record of proactive leadership, reputation management and crisis communications in complex, high-stakes communications challenges
• Exceptional strategic vision with the ability to translate complex topics into breakthrough communications strategies that deliver competitive advantage
• Outstanding writing, editingand presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage complex programs with demonstrable business impact and measurable ROI
• Strong business acumen and deep understanding of global financial markets and derivatives trading
• Seasoned presence with the ability to represent the organization at the highest levels with media, industry leaders and key stakeholders
• Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite
• AI tools
• Social media platforms and management tools (LinkedIn, X and emerging channels)
• Media monitoring and analytics platforms
• Project management and collaboration tools

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 $125,800-$209,600. 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.

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement package including a 401(k) and an active pension plan
• Highly competitive education reimbursement provisions
• Paid time off
• Mental health benefit

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.

Additionally, CME Group does not communicate with job applicants over Telegram.

For U.S. employment, CME Group is legally required to validate a new hire’s employment eligibility by having them complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) companion with legally acceptable proof of identity and work authorization (as listed on the Form I-9). CME Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I‑9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies.

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