Manager, Index Operations

Position Summary US Team Lead with Cboe Global Indices (CGI). The CGI team currently researches, designs, and implements new index strategies supporting both Cboe’s branded indices and client‑owned indices. Manager of Index Operations coordinates the daily calculation, maintenance and validation of CGI’s indices in the US, including client interaction, error handling, presenting to index committees, and evaluating and building validation tools to ensure compliance with the control framework. Responsibilities Manage and expand a team of index analysts across multiple offices. Calculate CGI’s US suite of indices, covering options and iNAVs/IOPVs. Support the Theoretical Options Pricing Service (TOPS) including process maintenance, validations, job aids, price challenges and client support. Run index validations and quality assurance checks, including scripting in Python. Participate in regular incident reviews and internal post‑mortems, suggesting and implementing process improvement. Onboard new indices from the implementation team, evaluating methodology for operational feasibility and appropriate validations. Participate in index committee meetings to set direction for index methodology enhancements, including market consultations. Help establish quality assurance for new calculation types and calculation standards to enable repeat application of calculation modules. Participate in client meetings to demonstrate robustness of CGI calculations. Work collaboratively with other Cboe departments on new index and benchmark launches, leading the post‑launch support function. Work on enhancement initiatives to support robust and scalable processes in line with the established control framework. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in options, equity, financial indexing and/or financial markets. Managerial experience (team of 2-6) preferred. Strong quantitative and programming skills with experience in Python, R, and SQL (Python preferred). Experience with written documentation of projects. Strong background in index mathematics: writing, reading methodology formulas. Ability to solve non‑routine problems. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Strong focus on training and onboarding new employees. Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field required. Advanced degree preferred. Benefits and Perks Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with 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 give back to 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. Equal Employment Opportunity We are aEqual Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedar Cares, Inc