Chicago Board Options Exchange

Senior Investigator

Chicago Board Options Exchange • $98K — $127K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
  • 5 years of Industry experience required.
  • Strong affinity with financial markets.
  • Highly self-motivated and driven individual.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Exceptional written, analytical, and research skills.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Proficiency in MS-Office suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage investigations from inception to conclusion timely.
  • Build and maintain an understanding of Exchanges' trading and regulatory environments.
  • Evaluate and analyze matters to identify potential violations through research.
  • Conclude sufficiency of evidence and recommend dispositions to management.
  • Prepare detailed investigative reports that present findings clearly and cohesively.
  • Assist in taking on-the-record testimonies as required.
  • Present case information to management and Enforcement committees.
  • Professionally interact with internal regulatory staff and external contacts.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and community service days.
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits with access to telemedicine.
  • 2:1 401(k) match up to 8% immediately upon hire.
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan available.
  • Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities offered.
  • Complimentary lunches, snacks, and coffee in the office.
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits offered.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Location Overview

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it's a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River.

With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.

PLEASE NOTE: To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.

Our Team:

The Cboe Regulatory Division is responsible for the oversight of the markets for which it has regulatory responsibility and market participants. The Division endeavors to achieve this goal through effective and efficient surveillance, examination, and investigative programs aimed at detecting and disciplining or preventing violative or otherwise inappropriate behavior.

The Division is actively seeking a highly motivated individual to join our options investigations team and perform investigative activities to assist in determinations regarding possible violations of Cboe, Cboe C2, Cboe BZX, and Cboe EDGX Options Exchange (collectively, the "Exchanges") Rules and other applicable rules and regulations governing Exchange Members and Trading Permit Holders ("TPH").

Options Investigators in the Division are responsible for conducting focused investigations of trading activities on the Exchanges to detect possible violations of Exchange Rules, By-Laws, and interpretations and policies, and the SEC rules and regulations thereunder, or other improper activities.

Your responsibilities will be

  • Independently manage investigations from inception to conclusion and completing investigation steps in a timely manner that meet expected guidelines


  • Build and maintain a thorough understanding of the Exchanges trading and regulatory environments, as well as the broader securities industry, in areas such as markets, products, relevant rules and regulations, technologies and systems, processes and operational methodologies, and investigative techniques, while contributing to the creation of new investigative processes that address potential regulatory concerns


  • Evaluate and analyze matters to identify potential violations as well as the types of evidence, including data and information, necessary to determine whether the activity in question was violative or otherwise improper via thorough research, collection of evidence and fact-finding


  • Evaluate and analyze evidence to conclude sufficiency with respect to suspected violations through case law and/or precedent to determine whether non-disciplinary or disciplinary actions are warranted. Recommend appropriate disposition to management for review.


  • Prepare investigative reports detailing findings in a clear, cohesive manner supported by factual evidence and analysis. Utilize Division guidelines for style and form; present work that is complete and requires minimal revisions.


  • Assist in taking on-the-record testimonies, as required


  • Present case information to management and Enforcement committees, including formal disciplinary proceedings


  • Professionally interact with internal regulatory staff and external contacts, such as Members, other Self-Regulatory Organizations, and the SEC


  • Collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams, particularly the Options Surveillance and Enforcement team to enhance or create solutions


  • Actively participate in team projects, discussions and problem solving


  • Actively participate in training/continuing education opportunities and meetings


The ideal candidate has

  • Bachelor's degree required, Economics, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.


  • 5 years of Industry experience is required


  • Strong affinity with financial markets


  • Highly self-motivated and driven


  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills


  • Exceptional written, analytical, and research skills


  • Strong organizational and planning skills


  • Must be proficient in MS-Office suite, including Excel


  • Experience in a regulatory, compliance, and/or legal environment is preferred


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
  • 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


Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only)
At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market-informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $98,175-$127,050, with actual compensation determined by job-related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location.

This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs.

Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at 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.

About Chicago Board Options Exchange

The Chicago Board Options Exchange, located at 433 West Van Buren Street in Chicago, is the largest U.S. options exchange with an annual trading volume of around 1.27 billion at the end of 2014. CBOE offers options on over 2,200 companies, 22 stock indices, and 140 exchange-traded funds. The Chicago Board of Trade established the Chicago Board Options Exchange in 1973. The first exchange to list standardized, exchange-traded stock options began its first day of trading on April 26, 1973, in celebration of the 125th birthday of the Chicago Board of Trade. The CBOE is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and owned by Cboe Global Markets.
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