CME Group · 21 hours ago
Investigator
Chicago - 20 S. Wacker
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$62K/yr - $103K/yr
1+ years expCME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, and they are seeking a Trade Practice Investigator for their Market Regulation Department. The role involves ensuring compliance with CME Group exchange rules, conducting investigations into potential trade practice violations, and producing detailed reports based on findings.
FinanceFinancial ServicesMarketplaceStock Exchanges
Responsibilities
Perform timely program reviews to detect potential trade practice rule violations, such as spoofing and other types of disruptive trading activity, washing and other types of prohibited prearranged trading activity, acting on non-public order information and/or violating the priority of customer orders, and failing to comply with reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements
Evaluate complaints from market participants and conduct independent research, both ad hoc and structured, for evidence of potential rule violations
Conduct comprehensive investigations (i.e., cases) into the potential trade practice rule violations identified through program, complaint, and research reviews
Take recorded statements from the subjects of and witnesses for the investigations
Communicate the results of analyses and recommend the appropriate disposition to Investigations management
Produce concise, but thoroughly grounded, argumentative reports for a select audience, including Investigations management and Enforcement counsel as appropriate
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from a four-year, accredited institution; advanced or professional degrees a plus
One - three years direct work experience at an exchange, regulatory organization, or Futures Commission Merchant preferred
Open to recent, high-performing college graduates with relevant or transferrable skills and experiences
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 work environment
Intermediate to Advanced MS Word and MS Excel; Python, R, Data Visualization a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
A retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan
Highly competitive education reimbursement provisions
Paid time off
A mental health benefit
Company
CME Group
CME Group is a diverse derivatives marketplace that manages risk and capture opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
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2002-12-06IPO
Leadership Team
Lynne Fitzpatrick
President and Chief Financial Officer
Julie Holzrichter
Chief Operating Officer
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