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Trading Floor Surveillance Analyst

Cboe Global Markets · Chicago, IL · $79,475–$102,850 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you had to tell someone something they did not want to hear about their own conduct.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay professional and firm with experienced traders who may push back.

Describe a time you worked in a fast, noisy environment and still kept your focus on the details.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay accurate and alert in the pace of a live trading floor.

How do you keep up with rule changes and new products so your surveillance stays current?

What they are checking: Whether they own their continuing education, which the role expects as rules and products change.

What would you do

You are standing in the SPX and VIX trading crowd and see something that might break a floor rule. What do you do in the moment?

What they are checking: Whether they observe and document carefully without disrupting trading or jumping to conclusions.

A trading permit holder you see every day asks you, casually, whether a certain practice is allowed. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they keep independence and point people to proper channels rather than giving informal rulings.

You notice a pattern that may involve another SRO's market too. Who do you involve and how?

What they are checking: Whether they understand when to escalate and coordinate with internal staff, other SROs or the SEC.

About the work

What kinds of trading floor conduct would you watch for most closely in an open-outcry options pit?

What they are checking: Whether they understand practical floor issues like priority, trade reporting and fair dealing in the crowd.

How would you document a possible violation so the record holds up when management reviews it?

What they are checking: Whether they write factual, time-stamped notes that separate what they saw from what they think.

What does the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 mean for an exchange's regulatory duties?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that Cboe is a self-regulatory organization with real duties to enforce its rules.

How would you research an issue after the fact using trade data and other programs to confirm what you saw on the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they can tie floor observations to data and build an evidence-based recommendation.

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The full job description

As published by Cboe Global Markets.

Job Description: • Job Description Summary Perform trading floor surveillance activities to assist in determining possible violations of Cboe rules, federal securities regulations, and other applicable rules and regulations governing trading activity. In addition to performing floor surveillance, the use of various programs and ability to identify complex issues in a fast paced environment. • Job Description Duties and Responsibilities: · Maintains a presence in the SPX/VIX trading crowd monitoring/documenting possible violations of Exchange Rules including rules governing the trading floor and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Researches issues, evaluates and analyzes evidence and recommends appropriate disposition to management for review. · Builds and maintains a thorough understanding of CBOE's trading and regulatory environment, as well as the broader securities industry, in areas such as markets, products, relevant rules and regulations. Actively participates in departmental training/continuing education opportunities and meetings. · Professionally interacts with internal regulatory staff and external contacts (such as Self-Regulatory Organizations, trading permit holders, SEC). Actively participates in team projects, discussions and problem solving. · Build and maintain an understanding of the Exchanges’ regulatory environment, relevant rules and regulations, technologies and systems, processes and operational methodologies, investigative and examination techniques. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Working knowledge of derivatives markets, especially option pricing methodologies, CBOE rules, policies and trading floor procedures. · Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas preferred: securities or commodities futures regulation, securities or commodities futures trading with experience in options, analytical research, varied trading floor operations, back office, or retail securities · Basic level skills in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and other business related software · Ability to evaluate, analyze, and summarize data and facts; establishes logical connections; forms sound decisions based on analysis. · Organizes and prioritizes tasks and work assignments; completes multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy and quality; adjust to changes in priorities and situations; completes work under pressure; and meets deadlines · Completes work without the need for prompting from supervisor or others; successfully completes most tasks independently, asking for additional support when appropriate · Creates clearly-written, organized documents and correspondence with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; prepares detailed written reports including logical, factual analysis with clarity, completeness, and accuracy · Organizes and expresses ideas clearly and understandably when speaking to individuals or groups; uses professional grammar and word choice; listen to others and respond appropriately · Interacts in a professional manner with internal and external contacts; uses tact and diplomacy; maintains confidentiality; appropriately handles and communicates controversial or sensitive information Experience: · 3-6 years or more of options trading experience. Education · Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business or Finance. • Additional Job Description 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. Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only) At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market‑informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $79,475-$102,850, with actual compensation determined by job‑related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location. This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long-term equity programs. Additional information about Cboe's total rewards program, including benefits and other compensation components, can be found here: Total Rewards at 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.