OCC

OCC is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, a critical piece of financial market infrastructure processing millions of contracts daily. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, it has operated for over 50 years under the direct jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The operational stakes are systemic: a failure here doesn't just affect one firm, it ripples through the entire capital markets ecosystem. The company's core mission is operational excellence at scale, blending deep financial expertise with technological innovation. Professionals work across disciplines to maintain the precision required for clearing and settling equity derivatives. Security in this context isn't just about data protection; it's about ensuring the integrity and continuity of market-critical processes that underpin the broader financial system. Cybersecurity roles at OCC involve protecting infrastructure where the threat model includes high-value financial targets, regulatory compliance pressures, and the need for absolute operational resilience. The environment demands teams that can operate with purpose in a highly regulated, high-stakes domain where technology and finance are inextricably linked.