Chicago Board Options Exchange

Trading Floor Surveillance Analyst

Chicago Board Options Exchange$79K — $102K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years of options trading experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, or Finance.
  • Working knowledge of derivatives markets and option pricing methodologies.
  • Familiarity with CBOE rules and trading floor procedures.
  • Basic proficiency in MS Office and business software.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and document potential violations of Exchange Rules in the trading crowd.
  • Research and analyze evidence related to compliance issues for management evaluation.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of the CBOE trading environment and industry regulations.
  • Engage professionally with internal and external regulatory parties on compliance matters.
  • Contribute to team projects and discussions, providing insights on regulatory changes.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and departmental training.
  • Exposure to a dynamic trading environment with real-time decision-making.
  • Potential participation in the company's long-term equity programs.
  • Networking opportunities with regulatory bodies and industry peers.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
  • Job Description SummaryPerform trading floor surveillance activities to assist in determining possible violations of Cboe rules, federal securities regulations, and other applicable rules and regulations governing trading activity. In addition to performing floor surveillance, the use of various programs and ability to identify complex issues in a fast paced environment.
  • Job Description
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Maintains a presence in the SPX/VIX trading crowd monitoring/documenting possible violations of Exchange Rules including rules governing the trading floor and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Researches issues, evaluates and analyzes evidence and recommends appropriate disposition to management for review.
    • Builds and maintains a thorough understanding of CBOE's trading and regulatory environment, as well as the broader securities industry, in areas such as markets, products, relevant rules and regulations. Actively participates in departmental training/continuing education opportunities and meetings.
    • Professionally interacts with internal regulatory staff and external contacts (such as Self-Regulatory Organizations, trading permit holders, SEC). Actively participates in team projects, discussions and problem solving.
    • Build and maintain an understanding of the Exchanges' regulatory environment, relevant rules and regulations, technologies and systems, processes and operational methodologies, investigative and examination techniques.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Working knowledge of derivatives markets, especially option pricing methodologies, CBOE rules, policies and trading floor procedures.
    • Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas preferred: securities or commodities futures regulation, securities or commodities futures trading with experience in options, analytical research, varied trading floor operations, back office, or retail securities
    • Basic level skills in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other business related software
    • Ability to evaluate, analyze, and summarize data and facts; establishes logical connections; forms sound decisions based on analysis.
    • Organizes and prioritizes tasks and work assignments; completes multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality; adjust to changes in priorities and situations; completes work under pressure; and meets deadlines
    • Completes work without the need for prompting from supervisor or others; successfully completes most tasks independently, asking for additional support when appropriate
    • Creates clearly-written, organized documents and correspondence with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; prepares detailed written reports including logical, factual analysis with clarity, completeness, and accuracy
    • Organizes and expresses ideas clearly and understandably when speaking to individuals or groups; uses professional grammar and word choice; listen to others and respond appropriately
    • Interacts in a professional manner with internal and external contacts; uses tact and diplomacy; maintains confidentiality; appropriately handles and communicates controversial or sensitive information
    Experience:
    • 3-6 years or more of options trading experience.
    Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business or Finance.
  • Additional Job Description


This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

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 $79,475-$102,850, 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 [redacted].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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