Investigator

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, and they are seeking a Trade Practice Investigator for their Market Regulation Department. The role involves ensuring compliance with CME Group exchange rules, conducting investigations into potential trade practice violations, and producing detailed reports based on findings. Responsibilities Perform timely program reviews to detect potential trade practice rule violations, such as spoofing and other types of disruptive trading activity, washing and other types of prohibited prearranged trading activity, acting on non-public order information and/or violating the priority of customer orders, and failing to comply with reporting and/or recordkeeping requirements Evaluate complaints from market participants and conduct independent research, both ad hoc and structured, for evidence of potential rule violations Conduct comprehensive investigations (i.e., cases) into the potential trade practice rule violations identified through program, complaint, and research reviews Take recorded statements from the subjects of and witnesses for the investigations Communicate the results of analyses and recommend the appropriate disposition to Investigations management Produce concise, but thoroughly grounded, argumentative reports for a select audience, including Investigations management and Enforcement counsel as appropriate Skills A bachelor's degree from a four-year, accredited institution; advanced or professional degrees a plus One - three years direct work experience at an exchange, regulatory organization, or Futures Commission Merchant preferred Open to recent, high-performing college graduates with relevant or transferrable skills and experiences Experience working with large data sets Strong to exceptional analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced work environment Intermediate to Advanced MS Word and MS Excel; Python, R, Data Visualization a plus Benefits 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 Company Overview CME Group is a diverse derivatives marketplace that manages risk and capture opportunities. It was founded in 1848, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship CME Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.