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
Our offices are located in the prestigious Symphony Offices in the heart of Amsterdam’s financial district. Offering nearly 360-degree views of the city, the workspace is filled with natural light, thanks to spacious floor-to-ceiling windows. The modern layout provides a comfortable and inspiring environment for work, with a well-designed breakout area for informal meetings and relaxation.
The building also features a restaurant on the ground floor, making it convenient for meals and client lunches. With excellent transportation links, the office is easily accessible—just under a 20-minute journey from Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Centraal.
Role Overview
The Python Software Engineer at Cboe will help build and expand the batch functionality of the largest equities exchange in Europe. We are firm believers in the value of testable, maintainable code and software craftsmanship; that approach has helped us become the largest equities exchange in Europe and we need another talented individual to help us continue to innovate and lead the market.
In this role you’ll be responsible for
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of the Cboe Rulebook,
- Participant Manual, the Market Abuse Regulation and the various strategies used to commit market abuse.
- Design and build highly reliable, highly testable Python batch systems to support Cboe Europe’s trading operations.
- Provide operational support for Cboe Europe’s trading systems.
- Work closely with our business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for our exchanges.
- Participate in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies.
- Participate in a global software development team
The ideal candidate has
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of working within the financial industry, with knowledge of surveillance tools and market abuse regulation desirable.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a quantitative or finance related subject preferred.
- Technical Proficiency - experience of working with large data sets across a variety of data-exploration and data-visualisation software applications.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills including how to take a structured approach to investigating potential anomalies and assemble evidence to support a conclusion Numeracy – a grasp of statistics that would support data-investigation.
- Excellent communication skills – the ability to speak and write with clarity and impact, with keen attention to detail and accuracy
- 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.
- Accountable, organised, methodical, flexible and able to follow up findings in an efficient and thorough manner.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work well under pressure.
You’ll really stand out with
- A good understanding of the European securities industry/capital markets Highly preferred:
- Experience with TDD, BDD or other testing methodologies
- Preferred: Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Jenkins, Django, or Pandas Preferred: Familiarity with Microservices Architecture
- Preferred: Familiarity with the development of REST API services
- Preferred: Familiarity with event-driven architecture, message queues, or event-streaming Preferred: Familiarity with Cloud Technologies
- Preferred: Familiarity with C or C++.
- Preferred: Experience in one or more relevant financial areas (market data, order management, algorithmic trading, financial systems integration, compliance, etc.)
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
- 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
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