CFE Market Structure Senior Director

Job Description:

Cboe is one of the largest exchange operators in the world and the mission of our team is to disrupt the status quo with a relentless focus on innovation that transforms new ideas into realities. We are seeking a visionary Senior Director of Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) Market structure who will report to the Head of Derivative Market Structure.

As a Senior Director of CFE Market structure, you will create and drive the Futures product strategy through cutting edge innovation across both traditional and crypto markets. This role requires a strong markets background to be able to navigate the dynamic landscape to ensure CFE’s cutting-edge position in the marketplace. You will be at the forefront of technology and product innovation, ensuring the robustness and efficiency of our platforms with the specific focus on CFE.

In this role, you’ll join a team of expert professionals, seeking to innovate and execute while also acting as a member of the Cboe Global Derivatives leadership team. This position requires superb collaboration skills and a desire to work side by side with all our support partners.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and implement a strategy for Market Structure with alignment to the overall Cboe Global Derivatives strategic direction with a specific focus on Futures Market Structure.

• Partner with the Cboe Labs and the Derivative team to design and build products and enhancements for Cboe Global Derivatives.

• Partner with the Operations, Global Sales and Derivative teams to source client feedback and implement projects and developments related to CFE.

• Provide resolutions for medium-to-complex customer issues and requests on CFE.

• Develop and present Futures Market Structure initiatives to business leadership.

• Leverage personal and professional relationships to build business.

• As requested, conduct presentations and public speaking engagements internally and at conferences and other venues.

• Participate in strategic planning and systems implementations to achieve business goals.

Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years’ industry experience in capital markets, including but not limited to regulated securities, securities or commodity derivative markets and crypto assets.

• Minimum 3+ years of demonstrated experience in the digital asset ecosystem, including knowledge of blockchain protocol and tokenization.

• Demonstrated experience in market structure initiatives and knowledge of public policy in CFTC regulated products.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of financial markets, including (but not limited to) an understanding of financial derivatives, trading, market data, exchanges, and financial technology.

• Proven leadership ability.

• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.

• Proven understanding of exchange/trading systems and central counterparty clearing functions.

• Highly developed understanding of traditional and digital asset market structure.

• Advanced knowledge of equities/derivatives/fixed-income order lifecycle and participants involved.

• Deep understanding of pre & post trade lifecycle & collateral management for listed and OTC tradeable products.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and to interact with internal and external and technical and nontechnical audiences.

• Advanced Excel and VBA, VB.Net, C#.Net

• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task effectively and independently within a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate facts and make correct decisions.

• Ability to travel.

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.

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 $205,700-$266,200, 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 @cboe.com email or via LinkedIn Recruiter. Cboe does not use any other third party communication tools for recruiting purposes.