Trading Operations Specialist

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Chicago, IL
77K-95K Annually
Junior
Fintech
We operate trading exchanges around the world.
The Role
The Trading Operations Specialist will engage with internal and external stakeholders to support trading operations on the floor, conduct data analysis, assist with client interactions, provide training, and maintain order entry systems. This role requires a collaborative mindset and strong organizational skills.
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Job Description:Trading Operations Specialist

Building trusted markets —powered by our people. 

 

Company Overview 

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. 

 

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.  

Job Summary

This position will require a considerable amount of work related to on-floor and off-floor tasks, projects and supporting data analysis.  It will require the candidate to work closely with the Head of Derivatives Market Structure, as well as work with others on the floor support team, maintaining and making sure all trading related matters and systems are running properly and efficiently. The candidate will be expected to establish working relationships both internally and externally, sharing ideas and pursuing favorable outcomes to improve Cboe’s competitive position.

Location: Chicago, IL office. This is a role on the floor and requires in office work. Normal working hours are 5 days a week - 7:45am - 3:45pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work with Market Structure team and the trading floor team to build and maintain strong relationships with
    TPHs, customers and other external and internal influencers to understand their perspectives
  • Work with the Derivatives team creating data analysis and interpreting business trends
  • Engage in daily interactions and client facing tasks on the trading floor, discovering needs and wants of the Trading floor TPHs and the customers
  • Support trading floor visitors and tours to promote the Exchange and its products, working closely with the Options Institute and other departments
  • Prepare materials and presentations for various committee meetings and/or internal management meetings
  • Provide training and support with anything related to the trading floor (e.g., billing, clearing, trading procedures, new products, etc.)
  • Collaborate with various Cboe teams to identify trading issues and possible enhancements.
  • Support and maintain various order entry and trading platforms
  • Work with floor support team and TPHs to facilitate and address any physical trading space issues.
  • Make expeditious and fair decisions on trading practices during the trading day

Job Requirements

  • Working knowledge of MS-office
  • Strong organization and communication skills
  • Ability to conduct basic research, keep notes and track tasks and project status
  • Collaborative mindset, ability to work in a fast pace environment
  • Experience with Jira, Sigma, Salesforce preferred
  • In person requirement
  • Minimum Years of Work Experience: 2-5 years
  • Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Experience

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: 

 

  • Medical Coverage 

  • Prescription Drug Coverage 

  • Additional Medical Benefit 

  • Dental Coverage 

  • Vision Coverage 

  • Spending Accounts 

  • Life and AD&D Insurance 

  • Retirement Savings Plan 

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 

  • Voluntary & Additional Benefits 

  • Paid Time Off 

 

More About Cboe Global Markets 

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our peopleOur 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 and LinkedIn. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

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

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Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $76,500-$94,500. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:

US Geographic Differentials:

  • 110%: Austin TX, Chicago IL, Denver CO, San Diego CA 

  • 115%: Los Angeles CA, Seattle WA 

  • 120%: Boston MA, Washington DC 

  • 125%: New York City NY  

  • 130%: San Francisco CA 


Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much moreYour recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @CBOE. 


Any communication from Cboe regarding this position will only come from a Cboe recruiter who has a @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.

Top Skills

JIRA
MS Office
Salesforce
Sigma
The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,700 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

Cboe is one of the world's largest exchange holding companies, offering cutting-edge trading and investment solutions to investors around the world. Cboe offers trading across a diverse range of products in multiple asset classes and geographies, including options, futures, U.S. and European equities to name a few.

Why Work With Us

We have a 50-year history and a trusted reputation. Our company has grown significantly over the last couple years. We have fun, empathetic and inclusive culture where you can do your best work and grow your career.

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