Senior Compliance Specialist, CCUS

Cedar Cares, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets is seeking a Senior Specialist, CCUS Compliance to join its compliance team in the Chicago area. You will report to the Director CCUS Compliance and collaborate with business, risk, operations, technology, and legal to strengthen regulatory programs.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in clearing regulations, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the clearing industry, including experience with an FCM, exchange, broker‑dealer, the CFTC, the SEC, NFA, or FINRA.
• Proficiency in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point); familiarity with Jira, SharePoint, and Confluence is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations governing derivatives clearing organizations, with a strong ability to provide guidance and direction on related issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and draft policies and procedures, and provide and implement recommendations to address gaps, enhance controls, and improve effectiveness.
• Effectively communicate with CCUS management including CCUS designated committees, CCUS Regulatory Oversight Committee, and the Board of Director’s about compliance related matters impacting CCUS.
• Communications including oral and written presentations including preparation and review of compliance materials submitted to the Board of Directors and the committees.
• Draft and submit CCUS compliance‑related reports and other regulatory filings to regulatory authorities, including market disruption notices, system incident reports, system change filings, and annual compliance reports.
• Coordinate and draft timely responses to internal and external audits, and to SEC and CFTC inquiries and examinations.
• Assist in tracking regulatory commitments, corrective actions, and remediation plans to ensure timely completion, effective implementation, and ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clearing business, operations, legal, and other personnel.
• Conduct and prepare written analyses of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and regulatory actions, to identify current and changing compliance requirements, including emerging compliance risks.
• Assist with oversight and execution of key second line compliance activities for CCUS, including risk assessments, monitoring, testing, control evaluations, and the identification and escalation of compliance risks.
• Support other Compliance department functions, including associate training development, cross‑functional initiatives, and department projects, as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory reporting

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Jira

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

Cboe Global Markets is seeking a Senior Specialist, CCUS Compliance to join its compliance team in the Chicago area. You will report to the Director CCUS Compliance and collaborate with business, risk, operations, technology, and legal to strengthen regulatory programs.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in clearing regulations, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.