Dir CME Ventures at CME Group Inc Canada

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

242900.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial modeling, Due diligence, Term sheet negotiation, Portfolio management, Strategic planning, Venture capital, Private equity, Business development, Market structure analysis, Deal execution, Stakeholder management, Financial analysis, Project management, Python, Salesforce, Bloomberg

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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. Description 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. Principal Accountabilities 30% Drive strategic projects, opportunity analysis and validation across the portfolio, internal and external projects, pilots and stakeholders 30% Lead and drive ongoing market structure and microstructure analysis 20% Co-manage, vet and source a pipeline of new opportunities and investments 10% Manage external strategic assets, relationships and boards and take on new responsibilities as the portfolio grows and changes. 5% Support asset divestment and new investment processes 5% Team management and Internal stakeholder communication Scope of Responsibility A large part of this role is successfully managing relationships internally and externally across levels and departments. The Director will interact daily with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify and validate new growth opportunities for CME Group. The Director will also be responsible for leading project teams, driving timelines and quantifiable outcomes. The Director will also interact with the management teams of CME Group, portfolio firms and co-investors. Describe the day-to-day, typical, issues, decisions, and problems this role will be responsible for handling Problem Solving The Director role will need to thrive and adapt under constant change and ambiguity while navigating competing opinions and priorities (internal and external) across many assets and projects. The Director will need to understand the range of potential choices, outcomes and trade offs and position our initiatives for the highest probability of success. 30% Of the problems this role solves on a day-to-day basis, what percentage of these problems can be solved through precedent (i.e. have a known solution that needs to be implemented)? 70% Of the problems this role solves on a day-to-day basis, what percentage requires a completely new, innovative, complex solution? Decision Making The Director will be making day to day decisions independently but as a member of a small, high throughput, execution-focused team. Working Relationships Overall direction and performance: President / CFO, Head of Transactions, CME Investment Committee, CME Group Board Finance Committee Strategic initiatives: Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Business Line Managers (BLMs), Clearing, Research & Product Development, Market Data, Sales Management of existing and sourcing of new assets and opportunities; C-level executives at startups, venture capital firms, strategic investors, investment bankers, secondary brokers and others. Education College degree Post graduate, MBA or CFA strongly preferred but not required Experience Strategic thinker with 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. Corporate, industry consortium, or not-for-profit board or board observer experience strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of public and private markets. Internal CME organizational structure and stakeholder knowledge are a plus. Past experience mentoring and managing analyst level team members a plus Software Requirements Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Bloomberg, Pitchbook, CB Insights, Salesforce, others CME apps as needed. AI tools and Python a plus Physical, Scheduling & Location Requirements Chicago is strongly preferred. CME Ventures has a global portfolio and focus with frequent travel for meetings, board meetings and conferences. #JR-1 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 $145,700-$242,900. 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. CME Group: Where Futures are Made CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more. At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic. Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here. As the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group is where the world comes to manage risk. We enable clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes foreign exchange energy agricultural products and metals. We meet uncertainty and volatility with confidence and clarity, across the trading lifecycle and around the world. Hear more about our employee experience Get a look inside CME Group and see what makes us tick A rewarding career is only the beginning Best Place to Work Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Additionally, CME Group does not communicate with job applicants over Telegram. Learn more here. For U.S. employment, CME Group is legally required to validate a new hire’s employment eligibility by having them complete an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) companied with legally acceptable proof of identity and work authorization (as listed on the Form I-9). CME Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters below for more details. E-Verify Notice E-Verify Notice Español U.S. Right to Work Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice Español

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Responsibilities

The Director will lead initiatives in exploration and new investment, portfolio management, and asset divestment to drive strategic growth. They are responsible for managing internal and external relationships, leading project teams, and providing market structure analysis.