Sr. Director, Investor Relations

Cboe Global Markets•Chicago, IL

2d•$261,800 - $338,800•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Investor Relations (IR) team as a Senior Director of Investor Relations. In this role, you will work closely with the SVP, Finance & Treasurer to shape and deliver clear, consistent investor messaging around Cboe’s strategy, financial performance, and long-term value creation. You will drive engagement with the investment community, own the development of quarterly earnings materials, oversee investor events, and deliver executive-level market and competitive insights. As a key liaison with finance, legal, and communications teams, you will play a central role in executing Cboe’s investor relations strategy and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. As a key liaison with finance, legal, and communications teams, you will play a crucial role in executing our strategic investor relations plan and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or Math discipline; advanced degree or progress towards a CFA a plus
Ten-plus years of relevant experience; including investor relations, sell-side research, buy-side research, or finance
Must be intellectually curious!
Ability to digest large amounts of information and solve nuanced problems
Strong attention to detail
Experience with investing, following companies / markets
Ability to work under tight timelines
Strong oral and written communication skills
Must be highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge and understanding of the capital markets, as well as an understanding of key metrics for companies in the industry
Experience with financial modeling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors
Must always be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Cboe’s strategy, operations, and objectives to drive the execution of a strategic investor relations plan
Lead the development of investor communications, including earnings announcements, Q&A materials, investor conferences, investor visits/analyst days, one-on-one meetings, shareholder reports, and a variety of presentations
Own the preparation and delivery of quarterly earnings release materials, including the earnings press release, conference call script, Q&A materials, slide presentation, and supplemental materials
Lead the development, maintenance, and modernization of investor relations content, FAQs, presentations, and internal knowledge resources.
Digest industry news and competitive research - owning the production of daily and weekly competitive intelligence reports outlining market, industry, and peer developments in a concise, executive-level summary for Cboe management
Collaborate with finance, legal, communications and other functional groups to ensure consistency of messaging internally and externally, as well as the appropriate sequencing of information
Coordinate an active investor relations calendar of investor conferences, office visits, non-deal roadshows, and other investor and analyst events
Oversee shareholder base analysis and investor targeting, including peer comparisons, identification of high-quality current and prospective shareholders, and development of targeted outreach strategies.
Partner with the SVP, Finance & Treasurer to implement AI tools and process improvements to enhance investor insight generation and IR efficiency.
Enhance sell-side connectivity through detailed reviews of analyst models, identification of key assumption gaps, and direct engagement with senior and junior analysts.
Serve as the point of contact with rating agencies and transfer agent
Maintain and update the Cboe investor relations internal and external website
Lead and execute ad-hoc projects
Assist in developing materials for Board of Directors meetings

Benefits

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
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