Sr Mgr, Financial Systems

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 

The Sr. Manager Financial Systems role is to develop innovative solutions and enhancements, support business processes and end users with CBOE’s Financial Systems platform based on IBM Planning Analytics/TM1. This role requires a strong understanding of both business processes and the technical aspects of financial applications.

Your responsibilities will be: 

• Design, test and implement reliable, scalable, and efficient solutions.
• Provides support, guidance, and training to end-users on financial systems and related processes.
• Partner with Finance teams to ensure consistent and seamless design.
• Develop standard and ad hoc reports, tools, and templates.
• Perform analysis and partner with other finance staff to ensure the financial results are accurate and complete.
• Provide risk assessment for new functionality and enhancements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Author knowledge-sharing documents, design & delivery of formal training curriculum and programs.
• Monitor compliance with controls and audits.
• Document technical and business requirements.
• Document model design and data flow.

The ideal candidate has 

• 8+ years of data engineering experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with IBM TM1/Planning Analytics 2.0 including system configuration, model building and developing UI
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in TM1Py, REST API
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in PowerShell, Python
• Advanced knowledge and expertise with data modelling, data warehousing, multi-dimensional (OLAP) databases
• TM1 technical skills: developing Rules and TI processes, security setup, websheets and workspace UI development, ongoing maintenance of existing models
• Advanced knowledge and expertise with SQL and MDX
• Corporate finance experience exhibiting knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions and processes
• Experience with ERP, relational and non-relational databases / data stores.
• Experience with design & delivery of formal training curriculum and programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Nice to have – knowledge and experience with Workday Finance
• Nice to have – experience integrating Gen AI mo