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Location: Chicago office (flex hybrid)
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Description:
Cboe is one of the largest exchange operators in the world and the mission of our team is to disrupt the status quo with a relentless focus on innovation that transforms new ideas into realities. We are seeking a visionary Vice President of Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) Market structure who will report to the Head of CFE.
As a VP of CFE Market structure, you will create and drive the Futures product strategy through cutting edge innovation across both traditional and crypto markets. This role requires a strong markets background to be able to navigate the dynamic landscape to ensure CFE’s cutting-edge position in the marketplace. You will be at the forefront of technology and product innovation, ensuring the robustness and efficiency of our platforms with the specific focus on CFE.
In this role, you’ll join a team of expert professionals, seeking to innovate and execute while also acting as a member of the Cboe Global Derivatives leadership team. This position requires superb collaboration skills and a desire to work side by side with all our support partners.
Responsibilities:
Plan, develop, and implement a strategy for Market Structure with alignment to the overall Cboe Global Derivatives strategic direction with a specific focus on Futures Market Structure.Partner with the Cboe Labs, Head of CFE to design and build products and enhancements for Cboe Global Derivatives.Partner with the Operations, Global Sales and Options teams to source client feedback and implement projects and developments related to CFE. Provide resolutions for medium-to-complex customer issues and requests on CFE.Develop and present Futures Market Structure initiatives to business leadership.Leverage personal and professional relationships to build business.As requested, conduct presentations and public speaking engagements internally and at conferences and other venues.Participate in strategic planning and systems implementations to achieve business goals.Experience:
Minimum 10+ years’ industry experience in capital markets, including but not limited to regulated securities, securities or commodity derivative markets and crypto assets.Minimum 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the digital asset ecosystem, including knowledge of blockchain protocol and tokenization. Demonstrated experience in market structure initiatives and knowledge of public policy in CFTC regulated products.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of financial markets, including (but not limited to) an understanding of financial derivatives, trading, market data, exchanges, and financial technology.Proven leadership ability.Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.Proven understanding of exchange/trading systems and central counterparty clearing functions.Highly developed understanding of traditional and digital asset market structure.Advanced knowledge of equities/derivatives/fixed-income order lifecycle and participants involved.Deep understanding of pre & post trade lifecycle & collateral management for listed and OTC tradeable products.Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and to interact with internal and external and technical and nontechnical audiences.Advanced Excel and VBA, VB.Net, C#.NetSelf-starter with the ability to multi-task effectively and independently within a fast-paced environment.Ability to analyze and evaluate facts and make correct decisions.Ability to travel.Benefits and Perks of working for Cboe Global Markets
We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:
Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
Flexible, hybrid work environment
Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
Employee referral bonus program
Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:
Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
Generous charitable giving company match
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
Paid Time Off
More About Cboe Global Markets
We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed.
We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.
Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.
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