Trade Desk Associate

Job Description: Role Overview   The Associate, Trade Desk is an entry-level role designed for individuals eager to build a career at the intersection of financial markets and technology. Under the guidance of senior Trade Desk staff, this role supports the day-to-day operational oversight of one or more Cboe exchange trading platforms (e.g., BYX, BZX, C1, C2, CFE, EDGA, EDGX) across asset classes including equities, options, futures, and foreign currencies. Associates in this role will develop foundational expertise in market structure, platform operations, and customer support while working collaboratively with experienced colleagues and internal teams. This role reports to the Trade Desk Manager.   Your responsibilities will be:   Platform Monitoring & Operations Support   Assist with daily system checks and review of audit logs under the guidance of senior team members to help verify system changes and confirm platforms are operating as expected   Monitor production, disaster recovery, and certification/test environments and escalate anomalies or known issues to experienced staff in a timely manner   Support the delivery of live updates to customers and internal teams related to system and trading issues   Learn and apply standard operating procedures to assist in resolving routine platform issues   Customer & Exchange Support   Assist in providing first-level customer support related to platform behavior, order processing, market structure, and feature/function inquiries   Support exchange platform operations including order cancel requests, clearing support requests, and client onboarding activities under supervision   Help monitor auctions/rotations and assist with block trade and ECRP support as directed   Data & Analysis   Use SQL and UNIX shell tools under supervision to query databases and examine log files in support of data gathering and basic reporting tasks   Assist in documenting findings and preparing reports for customers and business teams as needed   Process & Documentation   Update internal technical procedures and operational documentation within the Operations team’s Confluence space under the direction of senior staff   Support weekend industry testing participation as needed   Collaboration & Learning   Develop working knowledge of Cboe’s exchange platforms, APIs (market data, order entry, web service), and operational workflows through on-the-job training and mentorship   Build internal relationships with colleagues across Operations, Technology, and Business teams to exchange information and support team goals   Perform other related duties as required or requested   The ideal candidate has   Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Business, Financial Services, Communications, or a related discipline   0-2 years professional experience required ; internship, coursework, or academic project experience in financial services, technology, or a related field is a plus   FINRA Security Industry Essentials Examination (SIE) and Series 57 licenses, or the ability to obtain within the first 8 months of service, required   Basic familiarity with SQL or UNIX shell environments (coursework or personal experience accepted)   Strong eagerness to learn financial market concepts, trading systems, and technical support workflows   Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly relay information to internal colleagues and customers   Ability to follow documented procedures and standard practices with accuracy and attention to detail   Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment   #LI-JH 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. Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only) 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 $68,000-$88,000, 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.