Manager, Compliance - Policy Governance (Hybrid based in Chicago)

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 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 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 Manager, Compliance – Policy Governance plays a critical role in shaping and advancing the organization’s enterprise policy governance framework. This position is responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures are thoughtfully designed, consistently maintained, and clearly communicated in alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities.

Through collaboration with stakeholders across the organization, this role drives policy excellence, promoting consistency, transparency, and adherence to governance standards. As a key member of the Compliance Policy Governance Team, this role is instrumental in developing strong policies and procedures that enable the organization to operate with integrity and confidence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Policy Development & Maintenance

• Draft, review, and enhance policies and procedures to meet regulatory and organizational standards
• Proactively identify gaps, recommend enhancements, and evaluate regulatory requirements, risks, and existing controls
• Ensure Compliance‑owned documents remain accurate, current, and aligned with evolving processes
• Collaborate with the Compliance Training Team to support effective policy coverage through training
• Support managing and updating company policy and procedure documentation

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Coordinate policy deliverables and facilitate stakeholder review and feedback
• Ensure documentation is clear, concise, and tailored to target audiences
• Advise and guide policy owners on governance requirements and documentation standards

Governance Initiatives & Standards

• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of policy governance initiatives, including:
  • Driving consistency through the development and adoption of standardized policy formats and templates
  • Supporting harmonization across U.S. and non‑U.S./entity‑specific policy versions
  • Creating policy governance job aids, process documentation, and user guides that enable the development of compliant, well‑structured policy documents
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen policy governance practices across regions and business areas

Project & Program Support

• Independently plan, manage, and deliver projects within established timeframes
• Manage end-to-end policy workflows from draft through final approval, including information gathering, stakeholder coordination, and approval tracking
• Execute team-based projects and other initiatives in support of the Chief Compliance Officer and Compliance leadership, advancing departmental goals and priorities 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience developing and managing policies, procedures, and governance frameworks