Options Institute Intern

Job Description:

Building trusted markets — powered by our people.

At Cboe Global Markets, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

Cboe interns work with a variety of staff across multiple departments and have the opportunity to put their skills to work in their field of interest, while learning about Exchange technology and operations through our robust Options Institute courses.

The three main foundational pillars of our internship program are: develop, educate and network. We want to ensure each of our interns receive a real-world working experience that encourages academic, professional and personal growth.

Candidates should be versatile, eager and able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment. Our interns will have the flexibility of working 2 days remotely, and 3 days in office per week at one of our state-of-the-art offices in Chicago, Kansas City, and New York City. To be eligible for this internship, applicants must be enrolled in a university or college program and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year. Our internship program runs from June to August, and you will wrap up your internship with a final presentation and retreat. Visit our student page for more information about our internship program!

The Options Institute team is hiring for an Intern

The Options Institute continues to set the bar for investor education worldwide. We are actively positioned to grow and lead the way for greater understanding of the Cboe’s full suite of derivatives products through expanded curriculum and experiential learning opportunities. With deep expertise, our world-renowned instruction empowers novice and advanced investors alike with knowledge to more effectively understand and utilize derivatives information, products, and strategies for investment and risk management purposes.

The Options Institute Intern at Cboe will have opportunities to learn about these various areas of our business and meaningfully contribute to high-impact projects during the summer.

Your responsibilities and learning objectives will be: The Options Institute Intern reports to the Senior Strategy Associate — Options Institute and is positioned to gain in-depth exposure to Cboe’s various products and services while working on projects that impact multiple areas of the business.

• Complete projects and tasks that contribute to the OI’s strategic initiatives including Global Education Programming, Bespoke Client Programs and the Level Up Learning Financial Literacy Program.
• Assist with content creation and provide feedback for new Options Institute education materials as well as published content; explore various content delivery channels and contribute to the distribution strategy.
• Establish, implement, and optimize processes and workflows within the Institute.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of Cboe’s various products and services.
• Lead, design, and implement relevant independent project to develop project design, management, and communication skills; present to OI Leadership and teammates.
• Create and execute a professional development plan to foster continuing education, networking, and skill acquisition.
• Reports to the Senior Strategy Associate – Options Institute.

The ideal candidate:

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Math, Engineering, Economics, Neuroscience or a related major and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year.
• Curiosity about complex systems and effective methods for catalyzing educational engagement
• Preference to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams while also thriving on independent project assignments
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and a willingness to adapt
• Deep interest in strategy conceptualization, design and implementation and process optimization
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written

You’ll really stand out with:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically PowerPoint and Excel)
• Preferred knowledge of Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence), Salesforce, Sigma Computing
• Basic video/animation experience
• Multi-linguistic skills
• Instructor/educator experience

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible, hybrid work environment, 3 days in office, 2 days remote, per week.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants
• Endless free coffee and snacks to fuel your workday
• Monthly in office networking events and happy hours
• Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups for support and community building

More About Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes. Learn more about life at Cboe on our website, LinkedIn and our student page for more information about our internship program!

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

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