Options Clearing Corp
- Employees in region:
- 274
- Sector:
- Financial Services & Insurance
- HQ location:
- Chicago, IL
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The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), founded in 1973, is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. We are dedicated to promoting stability and financial integrity in the marketplaces that we serve by focusing on sound risk management principles. By acting as guarantor, we ensure that the obligations of the contracts we clear are fulfilled. OCC is a globally recognized entity that clears a multitude of diverse and sophisticated products including options on stocks, financial indexes, composites and futures as well as futures and securities lending transactions.
We operate under the jurisdiction of both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
“OCC actually cares about its employees and helps them be better at the job they are doing.”
“OCC employees have a very good balance of professionalism and genuine personal interest in their co-workers.”
“The wonderful people and the working environment.”
“The adaptability of the company to meet changing times.”
“OCC truly cares about their employees. They provide flexibility to allow you to handle personal issues that arise and are genuinely concerned. ”
“Great people. People make the workplace what it is, and OCC has a great team of people who care and always foster a sense of family. Wonderful benefits, employee programs, and culture.”