Chicago, IL, United States of America
20 hours ago
OSC Specialist - Flexible Hybrid in Chicago
Job Description

Building trusted markets —powered by our people. 

At Cboe, 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 inclusive 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. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.  

 

Sound like the place for you? Join us! 

The OSC Specialist will be responsible in providing customer support and production level operational oversight of the Cboe Livevol and Datashop platforms as well as support of other exchange related systems as needed. These are real-time systems that are actively utilized by the most demanding professional market participants. This role is responsible for providing first level world class support in conjunction with solving problems, monitoring systems and ensuring systems maintain a healthy state and troubleshooting when they are not. The problems are challenging but rewarding and we look forward to hearing from you if you feel up to the task.

Technical Support

Provide first level and first-class support answering questions spanning a variety of Cboe supported platforms and resolving customer issues related to the Cboe LiveVol and Datashop platforms using the “Deliver Plus One” standardQuerying and analyzing market data to identify and resolve customer issuesProvide timely and professional outbound communications (internal and external) servicing OSC support email queues and providing customer phone supportTesting/understanding changes to systems and functionality prior to deploymentInvestigate error logs and order trails, troubleshoot network issues and review relevant logs (e.g. FIX)

Trading/Product Support

Support business teams with inquiries regarding Cboe Livevol and DatashopParticipate in daily operational meetings regarding open customer inquiriesAssist third party clients with configuration set-up and troubleshootingSupport administrative system configuration changes (i.e. Datashop subscriptions, etc...)Support of Cboe related products and trading support applications, where needed (e.g. LiveVol, Index Platform, PAR, etc…)

Operational System Monitoring

Monitor job scheduling systemPerform daily system startup/shutdown checksMonitor systems and keep dashboards greenMonitor database health toolsAd-hoc project assignments

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Business, Financial Services, Communications, or a related discipline preferred4+ years’ experience in a security related or technical support positionExperience with options, futures, equity, index, and currencies market data requiredExperience with market analytics (i.e., Time and Sales, Earnings, Volatilities) requiredAbility to participate in weekend testing, weekend system verification and weekday off-hours support paging as requiredGeneral comfort with SQL requiredComfort with Agile Development Methodology requiredStrong troubleshooting, problem-solving and customer service skills requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skills requiredStrong attention to detail requiredAbility to organize and prioritize tasks and work assignments; complete multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality; adjust to changes in priorities and situations; complete work under pressure; meet deadlines.Vigorous desire to learn Cboe technology and to become an expert with respect to key market structure conceptsAbility to work well in a dynamic team-oriented environmentSubject Matter Expertise (“SME”) within multiple critical operational areaGeneral knowledge of Windows and Linux OS preferredExperience with job scheduling and automation systems preferred

Options trading background and/or knowledge of Options Obvious Error rules desired.

Benefits and Perks 

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 

Flexible, hybrid work environment, where you choose where and how you work 

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 

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More About Cboe 

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 celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging. 

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 - and celebrate our associates' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.


 

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