Head of Surveillance Strategy

Job Description

Building trusted markets —powered by our people.

Company Overview

At Cboe Europe, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the 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.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

Location Overview

The Cboe office in London is situated in The Monument Building, a modern space that spans two floors and features a spacious outdoor balcony. From the balcony, employees can enjoy stunning views of some of London’s most iconic architectural landmarks, adding a unique touch to the work environment. The building is equipped with convenient amenities for office commuters, including bike storage and showers, making it easy for staff to freshen up after their commute. Its prime location in the heart of London’s financial district ensures that employees have easy access to a variety of cafes, restaurants, and shops, creating an ideal balance of work and leisure.

The office is located directly adjacent to the historic Monument to the Great Fire of London and is just across the street from the Monument Underground Station. This provides convenient transport links, with access to the West End in less than 15 minutes. The location blends the vibrancy of central London with the business-centric atmosphere of the City, making it an attractive hub for professionals.

Role Overview

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Surveillance Strategy will lead Cboe Europe’s market oversight function, and in so doing will play a leading role in combating market disruption and abuse across European equity and derivative markets.

In this role you’ll be responsible for

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for detecting and combating market abuse across Cboe’s stock exchanges in the UK and Netherlands.
• Leading the development and implementation of Cboe’s market abuse risk assessment framework, and working with business lines to develop an accurate assessment of market abuse risks associated with existing and new services.
• Developing management information and reporting for management and Board committees to provide an accurate picture of Cboe’s market abuse risks.
• Tracking best practice as set out in regulatory communications such as the FCA’s Market Watch and keeping abreast of industry concepts and events in order to ensure the timely creation of surveillance capabilities that address potential regulatory concerns.
• Developing and enforcing of Cboe’s rules with a view to maintaining orderly markets and meeting regulatory expectations, and leading Cboe’s Participant Oversight program, and all rule-related and market abuse investigations.
• Leading and mentoring a multi-jurisdictional team of surveillance managers and analysts as they monitor Cboe’s European stock exchanges to maintain orderly markets and detect and deter market abuse, ensuring they have the necessary understanding of Cboe’s markets and our market surveillance strategy.
• Overseeing the implementation of training and a continuous development program for Market Supervision staff, and providing the necessary guidance to support their professional development.
• Building & managing stakeholder relationships and representing Cboe externally on all market abuse surveillance matters, including with Cboe Participants directly and through participation in industry conferences and other fora.
• Discussions with regulators on all aspects of market supervision and surveillance strategy and policy and with respect to individual referrals and investigations.
• Working with Cboe Global Markets’ Regulatory Technology team to develop Cboe’s surveillance tools and reporting.  This will include the ongoing design and development of quantitative analysis capabilities, the design and calibration of alerts, and responsibility for annual alert deep dive exercises.

The ideal candidate has

• Minimum 10 years’ experience of working within the financial industry, with current knowledge of best practice and regulatory expectations with respect to market abuse surveillance and a familiarity with European equity and exchange traded derivative market structures.
• Leadership - proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Strategic thinking – an ability to think strategically about the activities performed by Cboe and the market abuse risks that it is exposed to, and to develop reasoned, implementable strategies to maximise the use of available resources to mitigate those risks.
• Regulatory knowledge – in depth knowledge of UK and EU financial regulations including the FCA Handbook, MiFID, MAR and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Technical Proficiency – Direct experience of using market surveillance systems and data analytics tools. Analytical - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including an ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Excellent communication skills – the ability to speak and write with clarity and impact, with ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent teamwork skills - able to work effectively individually and collaboratively in a team, to develop relationships (internally and externally), and to identify opportunity for change and challenge appropriately. Good interpersonal skills - creates and develops relationships both internally and externally.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a quantitative or finance related subject.

You’ll really stand out with

• Experience of working in a similar role at a Recognised Investment Exchange, Multilateral Trading Facility, Investment Firm or a Regulatory body.
• Programming skills relevant to exploring large data sets, including Python and SQL

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:

Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment Private Medical Insurance Life Insurance GP Service Fitness Corporate Membership Employee assistance Program (EAP) Eye Care Short Term Incentive (STI) Pension Income Protection Accident Insurance Business Travel Insurance Associate Referral Program Perks at Work Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Commuting Allowance LinkedIn Learning courses Service Awards Subsided Lunch Corporate Events Education Assistance Holiday (Annual Leave) Other Forms Enhanced Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Compassionate Leave, Community Service / Volunteering Day & School Visit) Working Abroad Days Allowance

More About Cboe Europe

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 and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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 otherthird party communication tools for recruiting purposes.