Director, Regional Head of Enforcement - NY
Director, Enforcement Counsel, Market Regulation Department Job Description The Director will serve as the Regional Head of Enforcement for CME Groups Market Regulation Department in New York. The Department is primarily responsible for fulfilling the regulatory responsibilities for CME Groups futures exchanges. The Director will be responsible for overseeing the Departments enforcement efforts in our New York office, including directly managing Enforcement Counsels. The Director will be responsible for prosecuting market participants in enforcement actions before the Exchanges disciplinary committees. Additionally, the Director will be responsible for providing counsel to the Exchange Arbitration Committees. The Director will report into the Executive Director & Global Head of Enforcement, and will work closely with Enforcement Counsel in New York, and other members of the Market Regulation Department. In particular, the Director will work closely with the Investigations and Market Surveillance groups developing and handling case referrals. The Director will regularly present matters before Exchange disciplinary committees, and oversee other Enforcement Counsels who will do the same. The Director will have responsibility for managing the New York region''s Enforcement case docket and all enforcement related issues. The Director will also be responsible for representing the Market Regulation Department at meetings with government regulators and other groups within CME Group, as well as coordinating responses to requests for information from regulators and other government officials. The Director will ensure that the Enforcement function in the New York region is aligned with corporate goals, and the Department-Ts mission, regulatory philosophies and objectives. The position requires excellent and demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organization, communication and litigation skills. The person must work effectively in a team environment, have excellent written and oratory skills, and be able to manage several tasks at once in a highly professional manner. Requirements A law degree from an ABA accredited law school License to practice law in New York Excellent and demonstrated analytical aptitude, written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills Preferred A thorough understanding of financial markets, particularly the derivatives industry 8-12 years of litigation experience
