Manager Equity Index Options

The primary purpose of the role is to focus on supporting the growth in CME’s equity index option business. Working with a senior business owner, the candidate will be expected to be strong analytically and able to provide strong data-driven assessments of the current product offering while also supporting a range of new product initiatives that contribute to growth in volume and revenues. The candidate will be required to interact with other functional teams at CME in order to deliver results across projects and obtain the insights required to enable informed business decisions, as well as improving efficiencies within the current business practices.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Actively support the daily execution of Equity BLM option initiatives, including: product management, customer inquiries, reporting, and incentive program management while meeting deadlines.
• The candidate will be expected to manage large data sets for analysis; be able to structure and process qualitative and quantitative data and help draw insightful conclusions.
• Create and update business analytics reporting functionality to monitor key metrics across the equity index products and ensure data is easily accessible to team members and other internal stakeholders.
• Candidate will be expected to think creatively to generate new ideas for future business growth, as well as proposing solutions to existing complex issues.
• Support sales efforts by preparing business line managers and sales teams with tailored materials to drive client conversations and grow business.
• The candidate will be required to represent the BLM team in cross functional projects and work with internal CME teams such as Clearing, Marketing, Sales, Research, Technology, and more.

Qualifications Include

• 3-7 years of experience in financial services and derivatives markets is strongly preferred.
• Strong interest in the equity options market, preferably with relevant experience in this area.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Must have strong analytical skills, including expertise in handling large data sets.
• An understanding of the financial system and CME Group’s markets, and particularly a strong desire to learn more.
• Must have strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills, while managing multiple stakeholders and client needs.
• Demonstrate a passion for financial markets with close attention to detail and unafraid to ask questions.
• Proven self-starter on projects and a desire to constantly assess and improve processes.

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CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $122,100-$203,500. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.