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Web3 VP, Head of Software Engineering, Cboe Clear US

Job Description:

  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.      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 

Join Cboe Clear US and be at the forefront of institutional digital asset clearing. As a CFTC-registered Derivatives Clearing Organization, we're bringing regulatory credibility and institutional-grade infrastructure to the rapidly growing crypto derivatives market. Cboe Clear US is where sophisticated clearing technology meets the digital asset revolution.     The VP, Head of Software Engineering, will lead technology strategy and platform development for Cboe Clear US, a high-growth division at the forefront of derivatives clearing innovation. Reporting to the CTO, you'll build and scale an engineering organization that delivers mission-critical clearing technology while shaping the future of our clearing infrastructure.  Cboe Clear US operates a multi-region, cloud-based real-time clearing platform with an opportunity to update the platform to the most recent technologies. Cboe Clear US and Europe will work together to create a globally consistent, locally optimized platform - ensuring transparency, security, and efficiency in a rapidly evolving marketplace.    Our mission is to deliver trusted, resilient, and technology-driven clearing solutions that empower market participants to manage risk confidently and unlock new opportunities.   We're not just clearing trades—we're pioneering the institutional digital asset derivatives market.  In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing segments of financial markets.    Responsibilities    People    Build and inspire a high-performing engineering team that drives innovation and operational excellence for Cboe Clear US  Shape talent strategy through mentorship, professional development, and succession planning that positions team members for long-term growth 

Lead global collaboration across Cboe's clearing ecosystem, partnering closely with Cboe Clear Europe to drive a unified technology strategy  Influence enterprise strategy as an active member of Cboe's Senior Management group, partnering with Executive Leadership to define the company's strategic direction    Business and Product    Work closely as part of Cboe Clear US management team to enable product business strategy as we look to expand into new asset classes and derivative products through innovative technical solutions such as blockchain  Determine best technological solutions across multiple initiatives and competing priorities to balance timelines and building scalable platforms  Able to communicate technology vision to senior leaders and provide business summaries on developmental enhancements  Work collaboratively with Legal, Product Management, and Business leaders to ensure our platforms meet or exceed customer and regulatory demands    Technology    Work with Cboe Clear Europe define and implement the global clearing technology strategy  Develop and execute the Cboe Clear US product roadmap  Drive Agile, continuous integration and frequent deployments of the Cboe Clear US platform  Operational mindset to develop and continuously improve the resilient and performant platform for the Cboe Clear US business  Lead development support for critical incident response  Evaluate and adopt and/or develop emerging technologies to drive the growth of the Cboe Clear US business (Tokenization, AI/ML, etc.)  Partner with Infrastructure to define our resilient cloud strategy  Work proactively with Information Security and other teams across Cboe to ensure the secure operation and development of our platforms 

  Other Leadership    Work seamlessly with Finance on IP, Tax, operating and capital budgets  Work with Risk and Internal Audit departments to ensure the resilience of our risk management controls   Respond thoroughly and effectively to exam requests from regulators and audit requests from the Internal Audit Department  Track record of leading technology initiatives in highly regulated environments, including experience engaging with regulatory bodies such as the CFTC    Qualifications    Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline.  10 + years of proven expertise and leadership in global markets clearing or operations technology  Ability to grow and build high performance technology teams by developing leaders and individuals  Experience and detailed understanding of clearing concepts such as settlement, margin and collateral management, risk management  Highly technical software engineering background  Comfortable reviewing code (Python, Java, SQL.) and technical architecture  Track record of implementing innovative technical solutions (Tokenization is preferred)  Significant expertise building highly resilient systems preferably in the cloud  Experience managing teams using cloud first technology and frameworks such as GitOps and DevOps  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

Ability to work with other leaders to balance technology and business priorities  Highly structured with experience managing with Agile and associated tools such as Jira and Confluence  Outstanding communication and executive presence, with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build consensus across technical and business teams 

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.   

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    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.     Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $246,500-$304,500 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay target for new hires working in the position full time.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by actual work location and additional factors, including 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.    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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