Manager Commodity Res & Prod Dev

Chicago Mercantile Exchange • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Mgr Commodity Res & Prod Dev researches, designs and develops new product opportunities related to the exchange traded and over-the-counter (OTC) market(s). In this role, the individual will also identify viable product extensions and closely monitor the regulatory environment to ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and client needs. Principal Accountabilities: Advance industry and product knowledge by soliciting feedback from industry participants through trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences. Report back intelligence gathered to relevant stakeholders through CME Group¿s customer relationship management tool. Develop and launch new products into viable, working markets by actively engaging externally with market participants, regulatory authorities, and/or third party data providers. Also coordinate launch efforts internally with CD&S, Market Regulation, Marketing, Operations, Clearing, Legal, and Corporate Communications. Maintain viability of existing products by monitoring market trends, engaging with clients, performing maintenance activities of existing products. Identify and design viable product extensions. Propose necessary product and rule modifications where required and gain internal approvals. Perform routine and ad-hoc analysis, as needed, to ensure existing products continue to meet regulatory requirements. Monitor the global regulatory environment to understand and anticipate the potential impact to the product line(s). Provide marketing support by supplying data, analysis, and authoring product related materials. Prepare and deliver product presentations. Research and design new exchange traded and OTC products in livestock markets.

Requirements

• Google Tools
• Microsoft Excel
• Infosource

Nice To Haves

• Salesforce a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advance industry and product knowledge by soliciting feedback from industry participants through trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences. Report back intelligence gathered to relevant stakeholders through CME Group¿s customer relationship management tool.
• Develop and launch new products into viable, working markets by actively engaging externally with market participants, regulatory authorities, and/or third party data providers. Also coordinate launch efforts internally with CD&S, Market Regulation, Marketing, Operations, Clearing, Legal, and Corporate Communications.
• Maintain viability of existing products by monitoring market trends, engaging with clients, performing maintenance activities of existing products. Identify and design viable product extensions. Propose necessary product and rule modifications where required and gain internal approvals.
• Perform routine and ad-hoc analysis, as needed, to ensure existing products continue to meet regulatory requirements. Monitor the global regulatory environment to understand and anticipate the potential impact to the product line(s).
• Provide marketing support by supplying data, analysis, and authoring product related materials. Prepare and deliver product presentations.
• Research and design new exchange traded and OTC products in livestock markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees