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World's leading derivatives marketplace. CME Group consists of four major exchanges. Commodity Futures & Options Exchange. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
76
TOTAL
RATINGS
622

CME Group Company Culture

CME Group Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.7/5
CME Group's Overall Culture is rated B-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CME Group CEO

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Terrence Duffy CME Group's CEO
Terrence Duffy
73 /100

Diversity at CME Group

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Diverse employees at CME Group have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored

Women at CME Group

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+

Women at CME Group have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored

CME Group eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

15

CME Group employees are 15% more likely to recommend CME Group as a great place to work

39%Promoters
37%Passives
24%Detractors

Working at CME Group

Working at CME Group is rated average by 76 employees, across various culture dimensions. CME Group employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Environment categories, putting CME Group’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at CME Group was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at CME Group

B-

Overall Company Culture at CME Group is rated B-

Last updated 25 days ago

Top
40%

CME Group ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 76 Employees

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IT
81
IT81
Finance
62
Finance62
Engineering
61
Engineering61

CME Group Employee Reviews

Out of 25 CME Group employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CME Group improve their work culture.

95%
5%
Positive Reviews95%
Constructive Feedback5%

Positive Reviews From CME Group Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Efficient, professional, kind, and timely manner
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    It was thorough & professional, friendly and not intimidating
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Working in a higly reputable and prestigious company

Constructive Feedback From CME Group Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    They need to have better communications with their employees.

CME Group Company Information

CME Group Company Overview

World's leading derivatives marketplace. CME Group consists of four major exchanges. Commodity Futures & Options Exchange.

CME Group Mission, Vision & Values

CME Group Mission Statement

As the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group is where the world comes to manage risk. Comprised of four exchanges - CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX - we offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, helping businesses everywhere mitigate the myriad of risks they face in today's uncertain global economy.

CME Group Vision Statement

CME Group's vision is one of ongoing global growth, innovative product development, continually enhanced technology and the highest level of service available on any exchange.

CME Group Values

  • We lead with conviction and integrity.
  • We advance the global economy.
  • We build lasting relationships.
  • We act with ingenuity every day.
Headquarter20 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL
United States of America
Websitewww.cmegroup.com
Founding Date1848
Tel(312) 930-1000
Company StatusPublic
StockCME

CME Group Competitors

CME Group competitors include IEX Group, New York Stock Exchange, and CBOE Holdings. CME Group ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CME Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    CME Group's Logo
    CME Group
    3.7/5
  2. #2
    IEX Group's Logo
    IEX Group
    3.4/5
  3. #3
    New York Stock Exchange's Logo
    New York Stock Exchange
    3.0/5
  4. #4
    CBOE Holdings' Logo
    CBOE Holdings
    2.5/5
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
CME Group employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at CME Group report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
82% of CME Group employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
CME Group employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
85% of CME Group employees call their work environment positive
Environment

CME Group Employees

76 employees at CME Group have reviewed CME Group across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 25 days ago.

Overall, the 76 CME Group employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at CME Group are generally satisfied with their total compensation at CME Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at CME Group are generally satisfied with their team. 76 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at CME Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at CME Group believe the environment at CME Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CME Group is moderate. About 70% of the employees at CME Group work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at CME Group are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining CME Group - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining CME Group is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. CME Group employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

CME Group KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of CME Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 CME Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

CME Group CEO & Leadership

CME Group CEO - Terrence Duffy

Terrence Duffy CME Group's CEO
73 /100

Terrence’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. CME Group’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the IT department, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Female employees. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees in the Finance department, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to CME Group’s competitors, Terrence Duffy ranks right above New York Stock Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher. Under Duffy’s leadership, CME Group employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where CME Group could stand to see real improvement.

CME Group Leadership

The CME Group Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Terrence Duffy, President and Member of Competitive Markets Advisory Council Bryan Thomas Durkin, and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director John Pietrowicz

  • Terrence Duffy  CEO / President

    Terrence Duffy CEO / President

    Terrence Duffy serves as the CEO / President of CME Group.

  • Bryan Thomas Durkin President and Member of Competitive Markets Advisory Council

    Mr. Bryan Thomas Durkin has been President at CME Group Inc. since November 15, 2016 and serves as its Member of... read more

  • John Pietrowicz Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director

    Mr. John W. Pietrowicz has been the Chief Financial Officer of CME Group Inc. since December 2014 and has been its... read more

  • Sean Tully Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Financial & OTC Products

    Mr. Sean P. Tully has been Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Financial & OTC Products at CME Group Inc. since... read more

  • Julie Holzrichter Chief Operating Officer and Senior Managing Director

    Ms. Julie Holzrichter has been Chief Operating Officer of CME Group Inc. since September 2014 and has been its Senior... read more

  • Phupinder S. Gill -

    Mr. Phupinder S. Gill served as the Chief Executive Officer of CME Group Inc. from May 2012 to November 15, 2016. Mr.... read more

  • Anthony George Gero RBC Wealth Mgt Senior Vice President

    Mr. Anthony George Gero serves as Senior Vice President of Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc. Mr. Gero serves as Senior Vice... read more

  • Christopher Fix Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific

    Mr. Christopher Fix also known as a Chris, has been a Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific at CME Group Inc. since... read more

  • C. F. Wong Managing Director of Asian Operations and Head of Hong Kong Office

    Mr. C. F. Wong has been Managing Director of Asia Operations of CME Group Inc. (alternative name, Chicago Mercantile... read more

CME Group Salaries

How much does CME Group pay?

How much do people at CME Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CME Group is $97,719, or $46 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $97,445, or $46 per hour.

At CME Group, the highest paid job is a Director of HR at $275,733 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,215 annually. Average CME Group salaries by department include: Product at $124,279, Business Development at $90,138, Finance at $72,473, and Engineering at $123,324. Half of CME Group salaries are above $97,445.

31 employees at CME Group rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 96 ratings) while 27 employees at CME Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).

Salaries contributed from CME Group employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Data Scientist, Senior Developer, and DevOps. Comparably data has a total of 14 salary records from CME Group employees.

Last updated 25 days ago.

1st Percentile
$60k
$60k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$79k
$79k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$94k
$94k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$158k
$158k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$215k
$215k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$285k
$285k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$285k
$285k100th Percentile
$97,719*
Average Compensation
$97,445*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

CME Group Salaries by City

CME Group Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at CME Group

Diverse employees at CME Group score the company 66/100 across various culture categories, placing CME Group in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CME Group across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 76/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years
Men 81/100
Department - IT
Diverse Employees 76/100
Department - IT

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 46/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Diverse Employees 59/100
Department - Engineering

CME Group Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

CME Group PTO

CME Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. CME Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo100%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

CME Group Careers

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Candidates By Department

All Industries
83%
Business Development
17%

Candidates By Location

Chicago
50%
New York City
33%
San Jose
17%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding CME Group

What is CME Group address?

CME Group location is at 20 South Wacker Drive

Who is the CEO of CME Group?

CME Group CEO is Terrence Duffy, their score by employees is 73

What is CME Group eNPS?

The eNPS for CME Group is 15

What is CME Group revenue?

CME Group revenue is $4B

What is the salary for DevOps in CME Group?

DevOps average salary in the US is 82k

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