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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. 

We’re building meaningful 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. We strive to provide employees a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.  

To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four day in office work model.

Location Overview

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district, it’s a landmark that blends classic architecture with modern amenities. The building features expansive spaces with high ceilings and large windows, offering an abundance of natural light and panoramic views of the city skyline and the Chicago River.

With its prime location in the heart of downtown, the OPO Building provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Union Station and multiple CTA lines, making it convenient for commuters. The building is home to a variety of amenities, including restaurants, a fitness center, and collaborative workspaces, creating a vibrant and dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.

Role Overview

Cboe’s DataVantage business is seeking a Director of Finance to serve as the embedded financial leader for the business unit. Reporting to the SVP, Head of DataVantage, this role acts as a strategic finance partner to business leadership while maintaining strong alignment with Cboe's corporate finance function on reporting, controls, and revenue and expense data. The ideal candidate combines deep financial acumen with genuine business partnership instincts — someone comfortable translating P&L performance into decisions the business can act on.

The position is responsible for leading Business Intelligence, Billing, Budgeting, Forecasting, and other financial reporting functions while coordinating closely with Product, Operations, Corporate Finance, Client Experience, Sales, and other teams across Cboe.

Your responsibilities will be:

Serve as the primary finance advisor to DataVantage leadership, leading financial reviews and delivering thorough quantitative and qualitative analyses. Provide data and commentary for monthly reviews, Board reports, Quarterly Earnings calls, external financial reporting, and ad hoc requests.

Translate financial data into actionable insights that inform pricing, resource allocations, and areas where the business is over/underperforming. Perform variance analysis against budget/forecast and communicate drivers of performance to business and corporate stakeholders

Along with Cboe’s corporate finance teams, ensure accurate and timely recording of revenues and expenses.

Own the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning for DataVantage. Coordinate across various DataVantage businesses and build and maintain financial models.

Along with Cboe finance, implement improvements to financial systems for clear, concise, accurate financial reports.

Track and report on key business metrics (ARR, Sales, Customer Retention) alongside traditional financial KPIs

Partner with Sales to create sales and revenue targets, validate commissions and cross-sell bonuses, and create Sigma Dashboards to illustrate sales performance.

Lead and support automation of DataVantage’s Receivables Collections processes

Implement automation to improve the efficiency and accuracy of billing, data collection, data analyses across DataVantage.

Support internal and external audit requests related to DataVantage's financials

Manage and Develop associates on Billing and BI teams

The ideal candidate has

10+ years of progressive experience, including FP&A, corporate finance, or other financial roles

2+ years' experience working with executives, preparing executive and Board level communications

Clear communication style with an ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations

Strong financial modeling skills (advanced Excel, SQL or BI tool experience especially Sigma)

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CPA preferred

Experience in financial data, market data, fintech, or SaaS/subscription businesses preferred

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:

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

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

Paid Time Off

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 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 do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.  

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 $187,000-$242,000, 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.

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Director of Finance- Data Vantage

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