Manager Risk Management

Overview

The Manager of Risk Management will identify, evaluate, measure, and monitor key risks related to derivatives and cash securities clearing, and assist in developing and updating risk management policies, procedures, and methodologies for market, collateral, and liquidity risk. This highly dynamic role requires independent, creative thinking and provides opportunity for full ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Leverage financial analysis knowledge and CME’s risk framework to evaluate potential credit, collateral, market, and liquidity risks to CME Clearing and its counterparties.
• Develop and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and methodologies in line with CME Clearing’s risk framework and regulatory requirements.
• Perform market and ad-hoc analysis, including competitive analysis or key market events and their impact on clearing members and market participants.
• Develop thoughtful, well-organized and on-point analysis of pertinent risk issues.
• Ensure sufficient margin and liquidity resources are available and identify changes in risk exposures, liquidity needs and potential settlement obligations.
• Present analysis and other projects to risk committees and the Senior Management team at weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Aid in the compliance of CME’s regulatory requirements through engagements with regulators and providing assistance in regulatory and third-party requests.
• Work with other teams within clearing, product development, sales, treasury and legal on analysis and other projects.
• Compose and communicate key counterparty, industry and market news items and how they will impact CME and its counterparties.
• Act as a mentor to junior staff on the Clearing House Risk Team and across the Clearing house.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of CME’s markets and the risks they pose to the Clearing House and counterparties, and of all counterparties, the risks they face, and their exposure to CME.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Government Securities and Treasury market structure.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change.
• Ability to work independently accurately and to meet deadlines.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Familiarity with derivatives and fixed‑income securities as well as applicable CFTC and SEC regulations.
• Familiarity with SQL, VBA, or Python.
• Self‑motivated professional.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $144,700–$241,100, with actual salary dependent on experience, skills, education and internal comparisons. The compensation program includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees and the opportunity to become an owner in the company through a broad‑based equity program. Benefits cover comprehensive health coverage, a retirement package with both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.