Trade Desk Intern

Operations – Trade Desk Intern

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.

Cboe interns work with staff across multiple departments and can apply their skills in their field of interest. Interns also learn about Exchange technology and operations through our Options Institute courses.

The three main foundational pillars of our internship program are develop, educate, and network. We want to ensure each intern receives real-world working experience that encourages academic, professional, and personal growth.

Candidates should be versatile, eager, and able to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment. To be eligible for this internship, applicants must be enrolled in a university or college program and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year. The internship program runs from June to August, and interns will wrap up with a final presentation and retreat.

Visit our student page for more information about the internship program.

Responsibilities and Learning Objectives

• Learning U.S. equities and options market structure.
• Familiarizing yourself with Cboe technology and systems supporting electronic capital markets.
• Assisting with customer support.
• Developing troubleshooting and technical investigation skills.
• Contributing to the team through the completion of assigned project work.

Ideal Candidate

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field, and should not be scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and identify areas for potential improvement.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments, work well on a team or independently, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Stand Out With

• Completion of the FINRA SIE Exam.
• Trading experience.
• Experience working with SQL databases.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.

Some of our employees’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants.
• Endless free coffee and snacks to fuel your workday.
• Monthly in-office networking events and happy hours.
• Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups for support and community building.

More About Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most: our people. Our journey is inclusive. We invest deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives to ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities—inside and out—and welcome new perspectives through 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, LinkedIn, and our student page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship: 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 range for interns is determined by function and education level. The national new hire base pay range for this job in the United States is $22.00 - $42.00 per hour. 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 years of education completed. In addition to base pay, eligibility for our total rewards program may include benefits such as 401(k) with a generous company match and paid sick time. Your recruiter will provide more details about the total compensation package during the hiring process.