Unveiling OCC's Essence

Shaping Confidence, Empowering Futures

At OCC, Our Mission Is Clear

We promote stability and market integrity through effective and efficient clearance, settlement, and risk management services while providing thought leadership and education to market participants and the public about the prudent use of products we clear. Rooted in this mission are our values:

We Do The Right Thing

We act with integrity in everything we do. We deliver trusted services day in and day out without missing a beat. We are energized by our purpose.

We Own It

We each take responsibility and live up to our commitments. We execute swiftly and our results inspire confidence. We continuously raise the bar and take pride in our work.

We Learn And Evolve

We invest in learning and growth to power our development. We rise to meet challenges. We celebrate our results and learn from our experiences.

#WeAreOCC

We are one team. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion for our colleagues and communities. We treat everyone with respect and kindness.

Our Purpose

We are the foundation for secure markets®. We ensure confidence in the financial markets and the broader economy.

Our Collective Commitment to this purpose is reflected in three pillars that will shape your experience at OCC.

Inspiring Confidence

We foster market stability by managing risk, demonstrating resiliency with secure and reliable operations, and building trust through acting with integrity. By doing what is right, we instill confidence in our colleagues, stakeholders, and the financial markets we serve.

Empowering Growth

We undertake ambitious, exciting, and rewarding projects that encourage you to reach your full potential. We own and overcome challenges, take pride in our work, and celebrate one another's accomplishments. We are committed to empowering your growth, learning, and development along your professional journey.

Enriching Connection

Many of our colleagues have dedicated significant portions of their careers to OCC and share deep knowledge and expertise with newer colleagues who bring a fresh perspective to deliver solutions with lasting impact on the market. This intentional collaboration powers our success.

We Stand As the World’s Largest Equity Derivatives Clearing Organization

Designated as a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), our role is critical in ensuring confidence in the marketplaces we serve. We clear millions of transactions daily across options, futures, and stock loan products, safeguarding the integrity of each contract by mitigating risk between buyers and sellers, irrespective of market conditions.

Our Journey

Since our founding in 1973, OCC has been at the forefront of shaping secure markets. Over the years, we've achieved significant milestones:

1973

CBOE Clearing Corporation, the predecessor to OCC, is founded.

1974-1978

SEC approves transforming CBOE Clearing Corporation into The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), an industry clearinghouse for all U.S. equity options. Trading in put options begins. OCC introduces Exercise by Exception to streamline expiration processing.

1979-1986

Trading in cash-settled index options begins. The first version of "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options," also known as the Options Disclosure Document (ODD), is developed, OCC pioneers the use of cross-margining.

1987-1993

OCC launches INTRACS system for clearing and settlement which provides enhanced assignment and position processing. OCC collaborates with the industry exchanges to form Options Industry Council (OIC). OCC introduces Stock Loan/Hedge Program.

1994-2003

OCC introduces current clearing system ENCORE which provides real-time position processing. OCC opens new facility in Texas. ETF options begin trading. ENCORE begins intraday trade processing.

2004-2009

Annual cleared contract volume surpasses 1 billion. OCC implements STANS to calculate Clearing Member margin requirements. OCC introduces Market Loan Program.

2010-2015

U.S. Treasury’s Financial Stability Oversight Council names OCC a SIFMU. OCC establishes pre-funded $1 billion committed repurchase facility with CALPERS and eSecLending.

2016-2021

OCC and EquiLend launch platform to expand access to OCC’s Market Loan Program. OCC implements Financial Safeguards Framework. Annual cleared contract volume surpasses 5 billion. OCC establishes persistent minimum level of skin-in-the-game. OCC launches Renaissance Initiative modernization effort.

2022-Present

SEC issues notice of no objection to OCC’s proposal to adopt cloud technology for new clearing, settlement, and risk management platform. Annual cleared contract volume surpasses 10 billion. OCC amends clearing membership criteria allowing banks to apply for membership. OCC celebrates 50th anniversary.

As an OCC team member, you have the opportunity to contribute to our commitment to innovation, resilience, and excellence, which underpins our position as an industry leader. What's the next milestone you can help us achieve? Together, let's make it happen.

Career opportunities

OCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. OCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Numerous studies have shown that people from groups that are traditionally under-represented in financial services apply to jobs only if they believe they meet 100% of the requirements. We want to break down this mindset to further diversify our workforce.

We encourage you to review our open positions and apply if you think your experience may be a match, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. Your perspective may be an element we need to continue building innovative solutions to support the markets and market participants we serve.

OCC is a globally recognized entity that clears a multitude of diverse and sophisticated products. We want to reflect this in the diversity of our workforce.

If you need a disability related accommodation for any part of the application process, please email talentacquisition@theocc.com