Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Supports the Public Policy Department and performs a combination of the following duties according to Department and Division guidelines:

• Carefully monitor domestic and international regulatory and legislative initiatives that may impact the markets operated by the Company.
• Draft polished and well-articulated position papers and comment letters on market policy matters of importance to the Company.   
• Support market policy communication initiatives including in collaboration with other Departments.  This includes managing outside consultants, the Department’s web page and generating content for the webpage.
• Work closely with others within the Department and Company to ensure consistent policy positions. 

Work Experience:

• Deep knowledge (5 or more years’ experience) in one or more markets in which Cboe operates trading venues, including CFE and Cboe options.   
• Advocacy experience related to market structure a plus.
• Ability to lead meetings and/or independently meet with legislators or regulators and advocate on technical market structure issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong writing skills required including experience in drafting correspondence to regulatory agencies. Writing samples will be required.
• Understanding of derivatives products and markets.  Market structure and legislative knowledge preferred.
• Proven ability to work well across numerous functional areas.
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal leadership.
• Ability to direct internal resources or outside consultants on projects.
• Ability to grasp and summarize complex regulatory and legislative proposals and produce clear and effective position pieces on such proposals. 
• Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to complete projects working independently and in team settings.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, sensitivity and creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle a challenging workload.  Proficiency with Adobe, Office and related software.

Other:

• The Public Policy team is a collegial group.  A team-player who likes to have fun is preferred.
• Position involves considerable autonomy.  Ability to effectively prioritize and execute on projects is desired.
• Must be willing to work with legislative offices from all political parties. 
• Some travel is required.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required.  J.D. and/or an advanced degree preferred.

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