Senior Analyst Corporate Strategy and Business Development
- Recruiter
- CME Group
- Location
- Chicago, USA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Jan 2023
- Closes
- 04 Feb 2023
- Ref
- 15875438
- Job Function
- Accounting/Audit/Tax
- Industry Sector
- Finance - General
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Education
- Bachelors
Description
The Senior Analyst on the Corporate Strategy & Business Development team will assess opportunities aimed at driving improvements in our business through the growth of existing business lines, the expansion into new markets, and/or the achievement of additional operational efficiencies. This role is responsible for supporting the analysis of changing marketplace dynamics, merger & acquisition opportunities, potential strategic partnerships, and other commercial opportunities. The Senior Analyst will be tasked with determining what information is needed to address a specific matter, where to retrieve this information and how to accurately and thoughtfully present this information so that management can make an informed decision. Because the assessment of opportunities often requires an enterprise view, the position will require the individual to communicate and work with departments across the organization including Legal, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Lines, Clearing, etc.
Principal Accountabilities:
Qualifications:
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The Senior Analyst on the Corporate Strategy & Business Development team will assess opportunities aimed at driving improvements in our business through the growth of existing business lines, the expansion into new markets, and/or the achievement of additional operational efficiencies. This role is responsible for supporting the analysis of changing marketplace dynamics, merger & acquisition opportunities, potential strategic partnerships, and other commercial opportunities. The Senior Analyst will be tasked with determining what information is needed to address a specific matter, where to retrieve this information and how to accurately and thoughtfully present this information so that management can make an informed decision. Because the assessment of opportunities often requires an enterprise view, the position will require the individual to communicate and work with departments across the organization including Legal, Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Lines, Clearing, etc.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Support the identification, evaluation and execution of new business development opportunities through value creation analysis, review of the broader industry landscape, and due diligence processes
- Collaborate with senior members of Finance and other departments to help develop business cases and investment recommendations required in support of new business opportunities
- Assist in the development of comprehensive financial analysis to review potential business opportunities including organic growth opportunities, mergers, acquisition, joint ventures, commercial partnerships, etc.
- Apply understanding of key products and business functions to create and maintain various routine business reports, presentations, and financial analysis
- Collect data and provide analytical reports to improve our business portfolio. Data gathering will require review and comprehension of company or industry research reports, regulatory filings, and financial statements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with relevant coursework in finance and accounting
- Minimum of 3-5 years or work experience in financial services and/or corporate development
- Strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills required
- Financial modeling experience strongly preferred
- Self-starter with the ability to work/collaborate effectively within a team
- Occasional travel may be required
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CME Group: Where Futures Are Made
CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) 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 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.
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