Position Summary: The Director of CME Group Foundation and CME Trust, under the direction of the Trustees/ Board of Directors, provides overall leadership and supervision for the daily operations of the Foundation and Trust including strategic direction, program development, operations, financial management, personnel management, and external and community relations.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Governance, Board Administration and Support: With the Board/Trustees, enables the Foundation and Trust to fulfill its governance function.
• Financial and Legal: In consultation with the Board/Trustees, communicates actions and decisions made with the investment advisor, and the Finance and Legal teams regarding the investment portfolio, regulatory compliance and governance of the Foundation and Trust to ensure their operations under applicable laws and regulations.
• Program Development and Operations: Responsible for implementing the Foundation's mission and its annual grantmaking goals within Board-approved guidelines.
• Administrative Management: Supervises day-to-day operations of the Foundation and Trust, supervises the administrative assistant.
• External and Community Relations: Assures the Foundation and its mission is consistently presented in strong, positive images to relevant stakeholders.

Candidate qualifications should include:

• Demonstrated interest in early childhood, K-12 and post-secondary education, expertise in at least one of these areas.
• Senior-level managerial experience with proven ability to strategically lead and manage an organization.
• Relevant leadership experience in the philanthropic, public or business sectors.
• Experience in or knowledge of Illinois and Chicago with an appreciation for their underserved communities.
• Strong track record as a motivator, collaborator, innovator and builder of partnerships.
• Experience in conceiving, analyzing, implementing and evaluating program initiatives in relevant fields.
• An ability to communicate effectively and openly, verbally and in writing, with a broad range of individuals and organizations.
• Ability to secure the trust and confidence of Board members, internal and external colleagues and grantees.
• Demonstrated understanding of the legal, financial and ethical requirements of private foundations.
• Experience with strategic planning, financial management and program operations.
• Willingness to serve as an external-facing representative of CME Group and CME Group Foundation; experience in public-facing roles
• Willingness to travel locally and nationally.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

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 $0-$0. 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.