CME Group - Rotational Analyst Program in Chicago, IL

As the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) is where the world comes to manage risk. Based in Chicago, with offices in New York, London, Singapore, Calgary, Houston, São Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo and Washington D.C., our team of more than 2,500 employees has an impact on the global economy every day. We offer:

·          The widest range of global benchmark futures and options available across all major asset classes;

·          The most advanced trading technology;

·          Industry-leading clearing and risk management capabilities;

·          A relentless customer focus, serving leading investment and commercial banks, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, corporations and individual traders; and,

·          A great place to work.

With this strong foundation in place, we are looking to continue growing our business in both listed and over-the-counter markets. To support this growth, we are seeking highly motivated individuals to help foster our corporate culture and uphold our core values of leading with conviction and integrity, advancing the global economy, building lasting relationships and acting with ingenuity every day.

We hope you will consider joining our world-class team.

Job Description:

The rotational program is designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to develop cross-functionally within a challenging, fast-paced environment.  The two-year program will allow participants to gain experience in the functional areas of CME Group including four of the following divisions: Operations, Legal/Market Regulation, CME Clearing, Technology, Corporate Development, Finance (Corporate Finance), Products and Services, and Marketing. This structure will allow the participants to work in both the operations and business sides of the exciting derivatives business. 

Rotations will last approximately six months each.  Each participant will be paired with a sponsor who will work closely with them as a guide and mentor during the program.  The sponsor will work with divisional leaders to develop challenging work assignments where participants will have exposure to the CME Group Management Team and company-wide initiatives.  At the close of the program, participants will move into a full-time position with the help of their sponsor and CME Group Human Resources. 

Candidate Requirements:

•               Bachelor’s degree

•               Minimum 3.5 GPA

•               Relevant coursework and internships should be detailed in application

•               Strong verbal and written communication skills

•               Ability to learn quickly

•               Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, challenging situations

•               Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities

Full Time/ Monday-Friday

Annual Salary/ Full Benefits Included

To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to  RotationalProgram@cmegroup.com.