Chicago Board Options Exchange

Senior Quantitative Data Analyst

Chicago Board Options Exchange$116K — $151K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5-8+ years of experience in a quantitative, data science, research, or market data role at a trading firm, exchange, fintech, or data provider.
  • Programming skills in Python and SQL, with knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques, including supervised learning and anomaly detection.
  • Experience with market data APIs and real-time data processing.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze market microstructure to derive actionable insights across various asset classes.
  • Evaluate and structure datasets for trading, risk management, and execution purposes.
  • Develop liquidity metrics and order book workflows for assessing market dynamics.
  • Design and package historical datasets for usability and scalability for institutional clients.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on data ingestion and normalization to support product delivery.
  • Apply statistical methods and machine learning for pattern recognition and predictive insights.
  • Engage with clients to understand data needs and support sales and marketing efforts with analytics.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick days, and community service days.
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits, with access to telemedicine and mental health services.
  • 2:1 401(k) match with immediate vesting up to 8%.
  • Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan and tax savings accounts for health and transportation.
  • Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities, alongside generous charitable giving matches.
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits, plus access to on-site gyms.
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.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst with a strong product development mindset to analyze exchange datasets across equities, FX, options, and futures. This role focuses on identifying, structuring, and enhancing datasets for commercial use. The ideal candidate brings experience in quantitative finance, data analytics, and statistical modeling, with the ability to turn complex market data into practical client-ready products.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Exchange Data Analysis & Research
  • Analyze market microstructure across equities, FX, options, and futures to identify actionable insights.
  • Evaluate exchange and proprietary datasets to support trading, risk, and execution use cases.
  • Build liquidity metrics, order book analytics, and related measures to assess market behavior.

2. Data Product Development & Commercialization
  • Help design and package historical datasets for institutional clients with a focus on usability and scale.
  • Support product specifications and delivery approaches, including cloud distribution channels such as Snowflake and AWS Marketplace.
  • Ensure datasets are structured for quantitative research, execution analysis, and compliance needs.
  • Partner with engineering teams on data ingestion, normalization, and delivery workflows.

3. Advanced Data Analytics & Machine Learning
  • Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to identify patterns, anomalies, and predictive signals.
  • Use modeling, regression, and clustering methods to improve dataset quality and insight generation.

4. Data Distribution & Market Engagement
  • Work with internal teams and clients to understand data needs and commercial use cases.
  • Conduct competitive analysis of market data and alternative data offerings.
  • Support sales and marketing with analytics and product positioning for client discussions.


Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5-8+ years of experience in a quantitative, data science, research, or market data role at a trading firm, exchange, fintech, or data provider.


Technical & Analytical Skills
  • Programming skills in Python and SQL, with experience in data analysis and visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques such as supervised learning, clustering, and anomaly detection.
  • Working knowledge of market data APIs, real-time data processing, or related infrastructure.
  • Exposure to cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake, AWS, or GCP is a plus.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience at a market data provider, exchange, or trading analytics firm.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data processing (AWS, GCP, Azure) and distributed computing frameworks.
  • Ability to apply machine learning in finance, particularly in predictive modeling and trading signals.


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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 $116,875-$151,250, 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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