Senior Director, Global Clearing Policy & Market Structure

CME Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 195,000 - 326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) and pension

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Mental health benefit

Job summary

CME Group is seeking a Senior Director of Clearing Policy & Market Structure to architect global policy and market structure with a focus on bank capital requirements. You will influence central clearing for securities and derivatives in the U.S. and worldwide, advocating to policymakers and market participants.

You will educate stakeholders, lead enterprise projects, and mentor teams on capital policy, clearing services, and cross‑functional coordination to drive capital-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Executive-level understanding of clearing policy and market structure.
• Deep knowledge of SEC and CFTC regulations affecting clearing agencies.
• Experience shaping policy and engaging prudential policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Influence clearing policy and market structures globally and domestically for centrally cleared securities and derivatives.
• Evaluate impacts of clearing proposals and bank capital standards on CME Group’s services, members, and clients.
• Educate internal and external stakeholders on clearing market structures and bank capital developments.
• Champion thought leadership to align clearing services with market structure changes.
• Represent CME Group on external panels and roundtables.
• Oversee regulatory reporting obligations with data owners and compliance for accuracy.
• Mentor clearing house teams on policy and capital requirements to ensure cross-functional coordination.
• Lead enterprise projects implementing capital-saving solutions for clients.

Skills

Senior leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Executive communication

Cross-functional coordination

Bank capital policy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

CME Group is seeking a Senior Director of Clearing Policy & Market Structure to architect global policy and market structure with a focus on bank capital requirements. You will influence central clearing for securities and derivatives in the U.S. and worldwide, advocating to policymakers and market participants.

You will educate stakeholders, lead enterprise projects, and mentor teams on capital policy, clearing services, and cross‑functional coordination to drive capital-efficient solutions.