Clearing Deliveries & Risk Analyst

Chicago Mercantile Exchange • Chicago, IL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clearing House is the analytical heartbeat of our financial ecosystem, clearing and guaranteeing every matched transaction to ensure market integrity. As a Clearing Deliveries & Risk Analyst, you will step into a pivotal role, monitoring the financial performance of clearing members and safeguarding the final settlement of products—whether through cash or physical delivery. You will be the guardian of compliance, ensuring that as contracts reach maturity, every position is accounted for and every regulation is met. This role is designed for a meticulous problem-solver who thrives on reconciliation, data accuracy, and the high-stakes environment of market monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Open to recent graduates with relevant or transferrable skills and experiences
• 0 - 2 years work experience in a client service centered role, preferred
• Analytical Prowess: A keen ability to dissect complex data sets and solve intricate problems under the pressure of market deadlines.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite (with an emphasis on advanced Excel) and fluency in the Google App Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Communication Excellence: The interpersonal skills required to lead daily dialogues with clearing members and internal risk teams.
• Collaborative Mindset: A proven track record of working effectively within high-functioning teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Operational Discipline: Strong documentation skills and the ability to manage a flexible schedule to meet the rhythmic demands of the clearing cycle.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate Delivery Operations: Take command of daily delivery processes, ensuring clearing member firms execute with precision and timeliness.
• Monitor Market Integrity: Vigilantly track market movements and firm activities to identify potential risk issues before they escalate.
• Enforce Risk Mitigation: Act as a front-line defender by applying and enforcing rigorous risk mitigation procedures across clearing member firms.
• Master Data Reconciliation: Ensure the absolute accuracy of clearing member positions and delivery data, maintaining a balanced and current reporting ecosystem.
• Drive Strategic Communication: Serve as a key liaison between the Clearinghouse and member firms, assessing delivery capabilities and managing real-time risk exposure.
• Solve Complex Issues: Diagnose, document, and resolve technical and operational hurdles within clearing applications, providing clear reporting to leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

• A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.
• Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level