Blm Analyst

The analyst will play an integral part of the Business Line Management (BLM) team in our APAC region by supporting a global team across Commodities asset classes (Energy, Metals, Agriculture). The analyst will work closely with the APAC regional BLM heads to support CME Group’s growth agenda for the region. The analyst will be expected to work simultaneously on a variety of projects and activities pertaining to all aspects of our growth strategy, requiring strong quantitative, qualitative and analytical skills and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

**Responsibilities**:

Create data driven presentations for use in both internal and external environments
- Provide strong data and quantitative analysis to monitor business, product, and industry participants trends.
- Work with different departments across the company on time sensitive data analysis which helps summarize business goals, initiatives, customer performance, etc.
- Provide customer support on product specific inquiries and occasional external data requests
- Monitor the regional competitive landscape and identify potential growth opportunities
- Support sales efforts by preparing business line managers and sales teams with tailored materials to drive client conversations and grow business.
- Develop a strong understanding of CME Commodities/Financials products, fielding customer inquiries and acting as a liaison with CME teams such as Client Development & Sales, Corporate Development, GCC, Clearing, Marketing, Technology, Operations, and more.

Qualifications include:

- Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) required; Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must have strong analytical skills, including expertise in Microsoft Suite and data aggregation. Tools such as Bloomberg, Tableau or experience handling large data sets using database software or programming languages a plus.
- An understanding of the financial system and CME Group’s Commodities markets, and particularly a strong desire to learn more. Relevant experience in a Commodities trading, derivatives sales, or research role preferred
- Proven track record of managing multiple high visibility projects while keeping with strict deadlines
- Must have strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills, while managing multiple stakeholders and client needs
- Demonstrate a passion for financial markets with close attention to detail and unafraid to ask questions
- Proven self-starter on projects and a desire to constantly assess and improve processes
- Fluency in English. Fluency in Mandarin or another regional language preferred

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