Dir Corporate Communications, Crypto and Equity Products

CME Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) and pension

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Mental health benefit

Broad-based equity program

Job summary

CME Group in Chicago seeks a Director, Corporate Communications to lead external communications for equity index, cryptocurrency and retail products. You will partner with global teams to deliver measurable results and manage media relations, executive positioning and high-impact content across channels.

You’ll drive brand-consistent messaging during crises and major announcements, while delivering ROI-driven strategies and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate communications, with significant experience in financial markets.
• Proactive leadership, reputation management and crisis communications in complex, high-stakes environments.
• Proven ability to create content across video, earned media and emerging social channels and news outlets.
• Outstanding writing, editing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive measurable ROI and business impact.
• Strong business acumen and deep understanding of global financial markets and derivatives trading.
• Ability to represent CME Group at executive levels with media and industry leaders.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite, AI tools, social platforms, media monitoring and analytics platforms, plus project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute external communications positioning CME Group as a market leader in equity, cryptocurrency, and retail derivatives.
• Drive media relations, thought leadership and promotional content to accelerate client engagement and growth.
• Serve as a spokesperson, building relationships with top-tier press, analysts and digital creators.
• Lead development and distribution of high-impact content (press releases, bylines, social, media pitches).
• Shape reputation management, ensuring brand consistency and crisis communications alignment.
• Provide strategic counsel and messaging for business lines and major announcements.
• Guide executive speaking opportunities, sponsorships and placements tailored to market dynamics.
• Own measurement and ROI for earned media and thought leadership content.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Media relations

Crisis communications

Writing & editing

Public speaking

Content creation (video, social)

Analytics & ROI

Stakeholder management

Digital/social media proficiency

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Social media management tools

Media monitoring platforms

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Social media management tools

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.
• Proficiency with 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.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan.
• Highly competitive education reimbursement provisions.
• Paid time off.
• Mental health benefit.
• Broad-based equity program (ownership opportunity).

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

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. We enable clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data - empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes foreign exchange energy agricultural products and metals. We meet uncertainty and volatility with confidence and clarity, across the trading lifecycle and around the world.

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) accompanied 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. See posters below for more details. E-Verify Notice E-Verify Notice Español U.S. Right to Work Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice Español