Michael S. Selig
Chairman
Commission
13 reports
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Independent federal regulator overseeing U.S. derivatives markets
Government · Holding structure · 700 employees · Washington, DC
11
Agency head span
↑ wider than peers (avg 5)
11
Avg span
wide
2
Max depth
2 levels
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U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission organizational chart
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The CFTC is an independent U.S. regulator overseeing futures, options, and swaps markets to ensure integrity, transparency, and financial stability while protecting market participants and the public.
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The people
Key leaders and offices
12 senior leadership roles or offices from official public sources. Use this section as a current agency-leadership index, not a private-company filing table.
A. Roy Lavik
Inspector General
Office of Inspector General
0 reports
Anthony C. Thompson
Executive Director
Office of the Executive Director
0 reports
Daniel J. Davis
General Counsel
Office of General Counsel
0 reports
Bruce Tuckman
Chief Economist
Office of the Chief Economist
0 reports
John L. Rogers
Chief Information Officer
Office of Data and Technology
0 reports
Mauricio Melara
Director (Acting)
Office of International Affairs
0 reports
Michael C. Short
Director
Office of External Affairs
0 reports
Ann Wright
Director (Acting)
Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
0 reports
Sarah J. Summerville
Director
Office of Minority and Women Inclusion
0 reports
James M. McDonald
Director
Division of Enforcement
0 reports
Amir R. Zaidi
Director
Division of Market Oversight
0 reports
The operating model
How U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission divides the work
4 offices, branches, or components organize the agency mission. Tile size scales with estimated staff where public estimates exist.
Division of Enforcement
150 employees
p11
Investigates and prosecutes violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.
Division of Market Oversight
150 employees
p12
Oversees derivatives exchanges, trade execution facilities, and market surveillance.
Division of Clearing and Risk
120 employees
p13
Supervises derivatives clearing organizations and manages systemic risk oversight.
Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight
120 employees
p14
Regulates swap dealers, intermediaries, and self-regulatory organizations.
The agency brief
What this U.S. agency structure tells us
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent federal regulatory agency charged with oversight of U.S. futures, options, and swaps markets under the Commodity Exchange Act. Led by a five-member bipartisan Commission and a Chairman designated by the President, the agency combines a commission governance model with line divisions focused on market oversight, enforcement, clearing and risk, and swap dealer supervision. Its structure is distinctive in pairing strong enforcement authority with in-house economic analysis and data functions, reflecting its mandate to safeguard market integrity, reduce systemic risk, and protect market participants and the public.
- Independent Inspector General
- Commission-based bipartisan governance
- Integrated market oversight and enforcement model
The comparison
Compare with related agencies
Compared with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the CFTC is smaller and more specialized, focusing on derivatives rather than securities markets. Both operate as independent commissions, but the CFTC places relatively greater emphasis on clearing, margin, and systemic risk oversight tied to commodities and …
Senior office count
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
14
Reporting depth
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
2 levels
3 levels
Current signals
What changed recently
No recent organizational changes documented in the provided official sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission?
The CFTC is led by Chairman Michael S. Selig, who serves as the agency’s chief executive and presiding member of the Commission.
What does the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission do?
The CFTC regulates U.S. futures, options, and swaps markets to promote integrity, transparency, and financial stability and to protect market participants and the public from fraud and abuse.
What are the major offices or components of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission?
Major components include the Divisions of Enforcement, Market Oversight, Clearing and Risk, Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight, and several supporting offices such as the Chief Economist, General Counsel, and Inspector General.
Who does the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission report to?
The CFTC is an independent federal agency and does not report to a Cabinet department; it is overseen by Congress and its Commissioners are appointed by the President with Senate confirmation.
How can this org chart be used for planning or comparison?
The org chart helps compare the CFTC’s commission-based structure with peer financial regulators and supports planning for staffing, coordination, and cross-market oversight initiatives.
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