Manager, Public Policy

Job Description:

The Public Policy team is hiring for Manager, Public Policy.

The Manager, Public Policy at Cboe will play a key role in the Public Policy Department’s advocacy efforts. The markets operated by Cboe are highly regulated, and effective advocacy with policymakers is critical. Additionally, the Manager, Public Policy will administer and provide essential support to other important advocacy tools, such as the Cboe political action committee and state and local engagement.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Perform written analysis of regulatory and legislative proposals and be able to concisely and effectively summarize and present information & key points of interest.
• Draft polished and well-articulated short position papers, talking points on the Company’s policy positions, and comment letters on market policy matters of importance to the Company.
• Play a lead role in coordinating advocacy projects that may involve other departments.
• Research various regulatory topics, proposals, and legislation and draft memos related to the findings.
• Participate in various industry groups and trade associations on behalf of Cboe and manage Cboe’s involvement in various local civic organizations as needed.
• Carefully monitor and analyze domestic and international regulatory, state and federal legislative initiatives that may impact Cboe and its markets; provide timely updates related to state and local legislative initiatives.
• Provide support to the Cboe political action committee, including but not limited to, handling recordkeeping, fundraising efforts, financial records, compliance obligations, filing quarterly and semi-annual lobbying federal lobbying disclosures, and other administrative duties. Keep abreast of FEC campaign laws to help ensure Cboe PAC compliance.
• Oversee Cboe’s state and local political activities, including but not limited to, managing Cboe’s state-level political contributions, working with the mayoral and gubernatorial offices to organize meetings as needed, filing state lobbying disclosures, and managing Cboe’s state-level political consultants.
• Assist in the preparation of board-level materials.
• Travel requirements approximate 5% of the time.

The ideal candidate has:

• Minimum Education Requirement: Minimum bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, Business, Finance or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum Years of Related Experience: 10+ years
• Strong writing skills required including experience in drafting correspondence to regulatory agencies. Writing samples will be required.
• Proficient understanding of the regulatory environment affecting financial markets including derivatives, including knowledge of relevant agencies.
• Deep knowledge/experience in one or more markets in which Cboe operates trading venues (e.g. options, futures, equities, and clearing,)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an interest in the financial markets, market structure, and the legislative process.
• History of written advocacy on technical derivatives market structure topics is a plus.

You’ll really stand out with:

• Strong knowledge of options, futures, and equities market structure.
• Experience administering a political action committee and/or knowledge of FEC regulations.
• Written advocacy experience related to financial market structure.
• Experience with analyzing legislation and knowledge of the legislative process.
• Experience with the state/local legislative process, including interacting with state/local policymakers.

Why Join Cboe?

At Cboe, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where each team member is empowered to make an impact. We prioritize professional growth and diversity, encouraging our people to pursue ideas, challenge the status quo, and build their futures alongside Cboe’s global mission. We are committed to providing the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to advance your career in financial design.

If you’re excited about contributing to the next generation of financial platforms, let’s shape the future together.

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 a 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, where you choose where and how you work
• 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 employees’ 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

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 and LinkedIn.

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.

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Our pay ranges are determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, role, experience, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $114,750-$141,750. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company expects to offer for new hires working in the position full time. If you live in one of the following areas or if you work in a Cboe office in the following areas, the range may be higher according to the geographic differentials listed below:

Within the range, individual pay is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, work location, 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.

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