Job Description:
Building trusted markets —powered by our people.
At Cboe, 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!
We areseekingan influential, future-focusedChief Data Officertoarchitectthe next generation of our enterprise data ecosystem. In this role, theSVPwill shape the vision for how data and AI accelerate innovation, unlock new revenue opportunities, and enable intelligent decisionmaking at scale. They will steward our global data platform, modernize data governance, and elevate a data first culture across every function. This leader will ensure data is trusted, accessible, and strategically activated to power advanced analytics and automation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set Vision & Strategy:Define and executetheenterprise-wide data strategy—encompassing streaming, at-rest, and cloud data—aligned with business goals and growth ambitions.
- Lead & Inspire:Build and empower high-performing, diverse teams that thrive on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Drive Business Value:Partner with business and technology leaders toidentifyopportunities for innovation, operational excellence, and new revenue streams through data.
- Champion Data Quality & Governance:Develop andownthedata governanceframework, ensuring robust quality, integrity, privacy, and ethical use across the enterprise. Ensure compliance withrelevant global regulations
- Accelerate AI Adoption:Lead the deployment of generative AI andsupportadvanced analytics, embedding transformative solutions into core business processes.
- Deliver Scalable Solutions:Architect and delivertheglobal data platform thatsupportsbusiness, regulatory, and client needs, enabling deep insights and product innovation.
- Engage Stakeholders:Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, regulators, and vendors (e.g., Snowflake, Sigma, AWS) to advanceCboe’sdataobjectives.
- Foster Data Literacy:Act as a catalyst for cultural change, embedding data-driven thinking and championing AI literacy across all levels of the organization.
- Promote Engagement and Retention:Strengthen engagement and retention by setting impactfulobjectives, fostering innovation, and ensuring diverse perspectives are integral to our culture and the way we achieve our goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:Collaborate with marketing, finance, operations, product, and other teams to deliver actionable insights and solutions.
- Data Security & Access Controls:Define and manage data access controls, user permissions, and data security practices to safeguard sensitive information.
- Metrics & KPIs:Establisha rigorous measurement discipline including KPI governance to ensure data investments drive measurable outcomessuch as data qualityand informed decision makingacrossCboe.
Strategic Focus:
- LeadCboe’sdata-driven future, empowering decision-making and delivering trusted intelligence platforms, AI solutions, andenablingactionable analytics.
- ExtendourDataPlatformtoincludeall Cboe data thatunlocks access toconsistentandhigh-qualityanalyticsacross the enterprise.
- Accelerate revenue growth bypartnering with DataVantagedeveloping differentiated data products and monetizing proprietary data.
- Elevate productivity and decision-making with scalable, intelligent data tools for internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive ethical and responsible AI adoption, ensuring compliance and trust.
Leadership Expectations:
- Inspire andretaintop talent through autonomy, impactful projects, and a culture of innovationand performance management.
- Foster a collaborative, strategic, and highly engaged team environment—encouraging bold thinking and translating ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes.
- Engage with the Board, executive team,industry associationsand external partners on key initiatives, including AI, data strategy, and regulatory compliance.
- Model continuous learning and professional development.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Master’s degree in technical or analytical fields (e.g., Financial Math, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering).
- 15+ years in analytics/technology in Financial Markets, including 10+ years in leadership.
- Substantialsenior leadershipexperience in a highlyregulated environmentdeveloping data governance and data management processes.CDO experience preferred.
- Proven success building and scaling high-performing, diverse data teams.
- Deepexpertisein cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake), analytics tools (e.g., Sigma, SageMaker), and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka).
- Experience with both on-premises and cloud applications.
- Track recordof deploying enterprise-wide AI solutions and reviewing technical solutions/code (SQL, Python, Java).
- Exceptional communication skills, able to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to drive change, uncover insights,anticipateneeds, and deliver enterprise-wide impact.
- Experience leadingethical data use, privacy, and responsible AI.
- Experience thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Benefits and Perks
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 given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:
- Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
- Flexible, hybrid work environment
- Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
- 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
- Employee referral bonus program
- Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities
Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:
- Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
- Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
- Generous charitable giving company match
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
- On-site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
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More About Cboe
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, 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 ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $272,000-$336,000 per year. 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 actual work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, our total rewards program includes an annual variable pay program and benefits including healthcare (medical, dental and vision), 401 (k) with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, market-leading tuition assistance, and much more! Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package, including variable pay and benefits, during the hiring process. For further information on our total rewards program, visit TOTAL REWARDS @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 otherthird party communication tools for recruiting purposes.
