Post Trade Services & Risk Analyst

cmegroup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus opportunity

Equity program eligibility

Retirement/Pension options

Paid time off

Job summary

CME Group in Chicago is seeking a Post-Trade Services and Risk Analyst to monitor risk and clearing systems for new Event Contracts and US Treasury/Repo clearing initiatives. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external market participants to strengthen risk governance and operational resilience.

The role requires 1–2 years in derivatives clearing, strong Excel skills, and communication abilities. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression are

Qualifications

• MS/BS in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 1–2 years in listed derivatives, Treasury securities, repo or OTC products at a clearing house, FCM or trading firm.
• Clearing and operational risk management experience preferred.
• Excel/Sheets with pivot tables, vlookup and macros.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to clearing member firms, customers and business partners on CME Group's product offering and clearing systems.
• Mitigate customer impactful events through escalation to management and troubleshoot with technology teams to deliver fixes in a timely manner within SLAs.
• Drive improvements in risk management practices and contribute to the Clearing House's operational risk framework.
• Work globally with teammates on new initiatives and projects.

Skills

Derivatives experience

Operational risk management

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

MS/BS in Finance, Economics, or related field

Job description

The Clearing Post-Trade Services and Risk team operates within CME Group's Clearing House and oversees daily trade processing for futures/options and over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, ensuring the timely clearing of customer transactions and performing key risk management functions. The Clearing House guarantees its member firms meet their financial obligations for all open positions, as well as offering various clearing services to drive efficiencies for CME Group's customers.

The Post-Trade Services and Risk Analyst will be working on two new initiatives with CME Group. The analyst will be monitoring risk and systems for our new Event Contracts suite over the weekend and assisting in the launch of our new US Treasury and Repo clearing service during the week. Responsibilities will include strategic planning and design of clearing systems, operational and risk management, development of operational risk governance documents, and engaging internal stakeholders and external market participants.

What you'll get:

• A supportive environment that promotes career progression, learning and development and inclusion
• Exposure to CME's vast number of products and asset classes
• The opportunity to work with several functional groups across departments
• Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package

What you'll do:

• Provide support to clearing member firms, customers and business partners on CME Group's product offering and clearing systems
• Mitigate customer impactful events through escalation to management and troubleshoot with technology teams to deliver fixes in a timely manner within SLAs
• Drive improvements in risk management practices and contribute to the Clearing House's operational risk framework
• Work globally with teammates on new initiatives and projects

What you'll need:

• MS/BS in Finance, Economics, or related field
• 1-2 years prior work experience with listed derivatives, Treasury Securities, Repo markets, or OTC products at a clearing house, FCM, or trading firm
• Securities clearing and Operational Risk management experience preferred
• Strong experience in Excel (or Google Sheets) including pivot tables, vlookups, and macros
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm CST

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 $70,000-$116,600. 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. 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.