Cboe Labs Intern

Job Description

Building trusted markets - powered by our people.

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

Cboe interns work with a variety of staff across multiple departments and have the opportunity to put their skills to work in their field of interest, while learning about Exchange technology and operations through our robust Options Institute courses.

The three main foundational pillars of our internship program are: develop, educate and network. We want to ensure each of our interns receive a real-world working experience that encourages academic, professional and personal growth.

Candidates should be versatile, eager and able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment. Our interns will have the flexibility of working 2 days remotely, and 3 days in office per week at one of our state-of-the-art offices in Chicago, Kansas City, and New York City. To be eligible for this internship, applicants must be enrolled in a university or college program and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the year in which the internship takes place. Our internship program runs from June to August, and you will wrap up your internship with a final presentation and retreat. Visit our student page for more information about our internship program!

The Cboe Labs team is hiring for an Cboe Labs intern.

Cboe Labs is a cutting-edge innovation hub that brings together financial market professionals and academic experts to create solutions for real-world problems. As a comprehensive incubator, Cboe Labs provides a supportive environment for nurturing and developing new ideas, with a dedicated team of innovators and the backing of a leading financial market operator.

Cboe Labs Interns are expected to make an immediate impact by applying strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for simplifying complex topics. Candidates will become an integral part of furthering our mission: to create superior risk management solutions that drive value to capital market participants through transparency, access and utility. Candidates should be versatile, eager and able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment.

Your responsibilities and learning objectives will be:

• Build analytical frameworks, develop financial models, and conduct complex data analysis; utilize technical and quantitative techniques to support and develop new product ideas.

• Conduct product research and development through data analysis and by synthesizing results with market intelligence and product information.
• Gain in-depth exposure to Cboe's various products and services while working on projects that impact multiple areas of the business.
• Lead, design, and implement an independent project to develop product knowledge and project management skills. There will be an opportunity to present this project to Cboe leadership and Cboe Labs teammates.

The ideal candidate has:

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science or other technical related majors and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the year in which the internship takes place
• Knowledge, interest or desire to learn about global financial markets with an emphasis on derivatives
• Innovative problem solver, able to quickly identify and understand issues and drive towards effective resolution
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and coding skills, particularly in Python, SQL or other languages conducive to data science research
• Resourceful self-starter, ability to work autonomously and as a team player
• Demonstrate a strong ability to learn quickly and become knowledge resource for unfamiliar topics
• Perform a wide variety of tasks simultaneously; change focus quickly as demands change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify concepts and messages to the essential components and deliver effective messages to a range of audience

You'll really stand out with:

• Advanced Python Skills
• In-Depth Knowledge of Derivatives Products
• Strong Business Acumen

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, 3 days in office, 2 days remote, per week.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.

Some of our employees' favorite benefits and perks include:

• Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants
• Endless free coffee and snacks to fuel your workday
• Monthly in office networking events and happy hours
• Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups for support and community building

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 celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

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, LinkedIn, and our student page for more information about our internship program!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

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