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May 2, 2026
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Index Quantitative Analyst

Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
$98K/yr - $144K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Cboe Global Markets is a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, focused on delivering innovative trading and investment solutions. They are seeking an Index Quantitative Analyst to join their Cboe Global Indices team, where the role involves researching, designing, and implementing new index strategies, as well as conducting backtesting and analysis of derivative strategies.
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Responsibilities

  • Backtesting and methodology creation to support new index strategies
  • Research, create and support the index development initiatives for Cboe Global Indices with a focus on equities and options
  • Help build and standardize modular index calculation frameworks in Python, enabling efficient development and maintenance of new and existing indicesEvaluate new data sets for usage in index calculation, looking at data quality, completeness, and fit for index purposes
  • Participate in client meetings to develop new index concepts, providing direction and analysis to convert client ideas into viable index methodologies
  • Work collaboratively with other Cboe departments on new index launches, as well as post-launch support

Qualification

Required

  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field required
  • Strong quantitative and programming skills; experience in Python, R and SQL with preference to Python
  • Experience with written documentation of projects
  • Experience using Git or other version control software
  • Familiarity with options pricing, volatility surfaces, or derivatives markets
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively
  • Exposure to writing APIs to access various databases
  • Exposure to index construction, factor investing, or systematic strategy research

Preferred

  • Advanced degree preferred

Benefit

  • 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
  • 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
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe) is the leading exchange network for global derivatives, foreign exchange, digital asset and securities trading solutions.
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