Trade Practice Investigator - Market Integrity & Compliance

CME Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The CME Group seeks a detail-oriented Trade Practice Investigator to perform timely program reviews for potential rule violations and to conduct comprehensive investigations. You will assess complaints, research evidence, and take statements from subjects and witnesses, communicating outcomes to management.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years in exchanges or regulatory settings, and strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel; Python or R is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year, accredited institution.
• 1–3 years direct work experience at an exchange, regulatory organization, or Futures Commission Merchant preferred; open to recent graduates with relevant skills.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Strong to exceptional analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Word and MS Excel; Python, R, and/or Data Visualization a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely program reviews to detect potential trade practice rule violations.
• Evaluate complaints from market participants and conduct independent research.
• Conduct comprehensive investigations into potential violations identified through reviews.
• Take recorded statements from subjects and witnesses.
• Communicate results and recommend disposition to Investigations management.
• Produce concise, well-grounded reports for Investigations management and counsel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Experience with large data sets

Independent work

Python

R

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Python

R

Tableau / Data Visualization

Job description

The CME Group seeks a detail-oriented Trade Practice Investigator to perform timely program reviews for potential rule violations and to conduct comprehensive investigations. You will assess complaints, research evidence, and take statements from subjects and witnesses, communicating outcomes to management.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 1–3 years in exchanges or regulatory settings, and strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel; Python or R is a plus.