Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development Intern

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 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.

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. 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 Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development team is hiring for an Intern

Join our Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development team that has associates from all different backgrounds and skill sets. You will get the chance to dive into industry and competitor research, and financial analysis to understand the strategic components of a global exchange. Collaborate with industry experts and senior management across the company in a fun, dynamic environment, gaining hands-on experience and providing valuable insights. We value innovation, learning and making impactful contributions to Cboe!

Your responsibilities and learning objectives will be:

• Strategic Analysis: Conduct research on industry & product trends, competitive positioning, and market structure developments across various business lines and geographies.
• Financial Analysis: Build analytical frameworks and conduct financial analysis on business initiatives including business case development.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across finance, product, data, and technology to assess new initiatives and align strategy with execution.
• Corporate Development support: Assist in evaluating potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investments including financial modeling, market sizing and valuation analysis.
• Management Presentations: Support the team in communicating to the Executive Management group through drafting slides and memos that distill complex analysis into actionable insights for leadership discussion.

The ideal candidate has:

• The ideal candidate will either be a graduate or undergraduate student with an outstanding record of academic achievement and an interest in the financial markets, pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, Strategy, Economics, or a related field and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the year in which the internship takes place.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, quantitative, and research skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy and responsibility with the ability to manage multiple assignments & priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to commute to Chicago, New York, or Lenexa office locationundefined

You’ll really stand out with:

• Prior experience working in the financial industry, investment banking, consulting, private equity or corporate strategy.Interest in capital markets, exchanges, or financial technology and familiarity with derivatives and market structure
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in excel and PowerPoint

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation
• 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.

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.

Our pay range for interns is determined by function and education level. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $22.00 - $42.00 per hour.  This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay target for new hires working in the position full time.     

Within the range, individual pay is determined by years of education completed. In addition to base pay, eligibility for our total rewards program may include benefits such as 401 (k) with a generous company match and paid sick time. Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package during the hiring process

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.