Enterprise Strategy and Corporate Development Intern

Chicago Board Options Exchange • Kansas City, MO

82d • $22 - $42

About The Position

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. Cboe interns work with a variety of staff across multiple departments and have the opportunity to put their skills to work in their field of interest, while learning about Exchange technology and operations through our robust Options Institute courses. The three main foundational pillars of our internship program are: develop, educate and network. We want to ensure each of our interns receive a real-world working experience that encourages academic, professional and personal growth. Candidates should be versatile, eager and able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment. Our interns will have the flexibility of working 2 days remotely, and 3 days in office per week at one of our state-of-the-art offices in Chicago, Kansas City, and New York City. To be eligible for this internship, applicants must be enrolled in a university or college program and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the year in which the internship takes place. Our internship program runs from June to August, and you will wrap up your internship with a final presentation and retreat.

Requirements

• Graduate or undergraduate student with an outstanding record of academic achievement and an interest in the financial markets, pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, Strategy, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, quantitative, and research skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy and responsibility with the ability to manage multiple assignments & priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfort working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to commute to Chicago, New York, or Lenexa office location.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in the financial industry, investment banking, consulting, private equity or corporate strategy.
• Interest in capital markets, exchanges, or financial technology and familiarity with derivatives and market structure.
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on industry & product trends, competitive positioning, and market structure developments across various business lines and geographies.
• Build analytical frameworks and conduct financial analysis on business initiatives including business case development.
• Partner with teams across finance, product, data, and technology to assess new initiatives and align strategy with execution.
• Assist in evaluating potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investments including financial modeling, market sizing and valuation analysis.
• Support the team in communicating to the Executive Management group through drafting slides and memos that distill complex analysis into actionable insights for leadership discussion.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
• Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants
• Endless free coffee and snacks to fuel your workday
• Monthly in office networking events and happy hours
• Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups for support and community building

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees