Dir CME Ventures
About The Position
CME Ventures is the corporate venture capital (CVC) and strategic investment arm of CME Group, currently managing a portfolio of external minority equity investments. We act as a bridge between core CME businesses and external partners to inform and provide a wide understanding of emerging market structure changes and invest in those areas of opportunity. Our main goal is to drive quantifiable strategic growth and shareholder value across all areas of CME Group and position the firm for the future. The Director role will be a member of a small, high throughput team and reporting to the Executive Director, Head of CME Ventures and Senior Director, focused on leading initiatives in 3 core areas: 1. Exploration and new investment Work closely with CME’s core business lines (BLMs), Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy and other departments to explore and invest in a portfolio of new growth and commercial opportunities. 2. Portfolio management Manage investments and key relationships with core strategic assets and partners, creating new opportunities and information flow for the CME business lines. 3. Divestment of assets Support the systematic divestment of assets with the goal of maximizing financial value returned.
Requirements
- College degree
- At least 7 yrs. financial industry experience with high preference to: asset management, venture capital, private equity, business development and deal execution backgrounds.
- Experience with financial modeling, due diligence, term sheet negotiation thru execution and portfolio management.
- Deep knowledge of public and private markets.
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Bloomberg, Pitchbook, CB Insights, Salesforce, others CME apps as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Post graduate, MBA or CFA strongly preferred but not required
- Corporate, industry consortium, or not-for-profit board or board observer experience strongly preferred.
- Internal CME organizational structure and stakeholder knowledge are a plus.
- Past experience mentoring and managing analyst level team members a plus
- AI tools and Python a plus
Responsibilities
- Drive strategic projects, opportunity analysis and validation across the portfolio, internal and external projects, pilots and stakeholders
- Lead and drive ongoing market structure and microstructure analysis
- Co-manage, vet and source a pipeline of new opportunities and investments
- Manage external strategic assets, relationships and boards and take on new responsibilities as the portfolio grows and changes.
- Support asset divestment and new investment processes
- Team management and Internal stakeholder communication
Benefits
- Annual target bonus opportunity
- Broad-based equity program
- Comprehensive health coverage
- 401(k)
- Active pension plan
- Education reimbursement provisions
- Paid time off
- Mental health benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
