Operations Analyst - CME Group, FanDuel FCM jobs in United States
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CME Group · 21 hours ago

Operations Analyst - CME Group, FanDuel FCM

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$62K/yr - $103K/yr

CME Group is launching a new joint venture with FanDuel to create a platform for financial markets. They are seeking an Operations Analyst to build and optimize operational systems for their new Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), focusing on workflow execution and trade-related inquiries.

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Responsibilities

Build and execute the daily operational workflows for a newly established FCM, ensuring seamless account setups, exact trade submissions, and accurate end-of-day processing
Serve as the primary escalation point for trade-related inquiries, bridging the gap between complex financial mechanics and the user experience to resolve issues rapidly
Proactively identify friction points in the trade lifecycle and pilot new, scalable solutions to automate workflows as the platform grows from launch to mass adoption
Collaborate across compliance, product, and technology teams to implement new product launches and ensure the FCM infrastructure supports high-frequency, event-based trading
Utilize margin service tools and operational data to monitor risk and document comprehensive procedures that set the standard for this new market segment

Qualification

Trade lifecycle understandingData manipulation toolsOperational workflowsMicrosoft Office proficiencyGoogle Suite proficiencyQuantitative mindsetCommunicationSelf-motivatedCollaborative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
A strong quantitative mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, manage trade data, and maintain high organizational standards in a regulated environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with data manipulation or visualization tools is a strong plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A self-motivated, collaborative individual suitable for a startup environment within a major enterprise, capable of adapting quickly as we launch new asset classes

Preferred

A solid understanding of the trade lifecycle (clearing, settlement, T+1 workflows) and a genuine interest in Prediction Markets or Event Contracts

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

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CME Group is a diverse derivatives marketplace that manages risk and capture opportunities.
dateFounded in 1848
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.cmegroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

CME Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1B
Key Investors
Google
2021-11-04Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2002-12-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Lynne Fitzpatrick
President and CFO
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Julie Holzrichter
Chief Operating Officer
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