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December 26, 2025
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Surveillance Analyst

Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
$60K/yr - $74K/yr
New Grad, Entry Level
Cboe Global Markets is a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, focused on empowering their workforce to tackle complex challenges. The Surveillance Analyst role involves real-time and pattern-based surveillance of Cboe option markets to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
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Responsibilities

  • Conduct real-time surveillance and analysis of option securities traded on the Cboe Exchanges to detect possible violations of Cboe and SEC rules and policies
  • Conduct real-time monitoring of Cboe trading systems to ensure compliance with Cboe rules
  • Collaborate with various Cboe teams to further enhance the Regulatory Program
  • Assist in responding to inquiries from the SEC and other regulatory bodies
  • Assist in the maintenance of internal policies and procedures related to the Cboe Surveillance Program
  • Stay apprised of industry concepts and events while contributing in the creation of surveillance concepts that address potential regulatory concerns
  • 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

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field
  • Knowledge of general securities industry, derivatives markets industry, and/or Cboe, C2, BZX, or EDGX rules and regulations
  • Must be proficient in Excel and/or other applications that are utilized to analyze data and trends
  • Must have strong analytical and research skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and work assignments; complete multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality; adjust to changes in priorities and situations; complete work under pressure; meet deadlines
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner with internal and external contacts; communicate clearly with all levels of management and staff; use tact and diplomacy; maintain confidentiality; and appropriately handle and communicate controversial or sensitive information
  • Ability to be thorough and precise when accomplishing a task; double-check accuracy to consistently provide high-quality work with minimal errors; compare work to what is expected to find and correct inconsistencies; remain aware and take care of details for all aspects of the job involved, even those easy to overlook
  • Ability to learn new information and concepts quickly and independently; take initiative to seek knowledge needed for the job or assignment
  • Ability to evaluate, analyze, and summarize data and facts in a manner that clearly documents the review conducted and the decisions made for the particular matter
  • Ability to work cooperatively in group situations; balance team and individual responsibilities; and exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views

Preferred

  • Financial markets experience preferred but not required
  • Directly related experience in a regulatory, compliance, surveillance, or investigative role is a plus
  • Knowledge of the following preferred: exchange regulatory and rules requirements as well as regulatory nuances; exchange data structures and regulatory design, including some systems elements
  • Experience with SMARTS Trade System Surveillance Software is a plus

Benefit

  • Medical Coverage
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Additional Medical Benefit
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • 401K or Pension Company Match
  • Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Voluntary & Additional Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe) is the leading exchange network for global derivatives, foreign exchange, digital asset and securities trading solutions.
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
1001-5000 employees
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