Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development Intern

About the Role

Cboe Global Markets is seeking an Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development Intern to join their team. This internship offers a real-world working experience focused on developing, educating, and networking. Interns will have the opportunity to apply their skills, learn about exchange technology and operations, and grow academically, professionally, and personally. The program runs from June to August and concludes with a final presentation and retreat. Candidates must be enrolled in a university or college program and not scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive financial and technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Analysis: Conduct research on industry & product trends, competitive positioning, and market structure developments across various business lines and geographies.
• Financial Analysis: Build analytical frameworks and conduct financial analysis on business initiatives, including business case development.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across finance, product, data, and technology to assess new initiatives and align strategy with execution.
• Corporate Development Support: Assist in evaluating potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investments, including financial modeling, market sizing, and valuation analysis.
• Management Presentations: Support the team in communicating to the Executive Management group by drafting slides and memos that distill complex analysis into actionable insights.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be able to commute to Chicago, New York, or Lenexa office location.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university or college program, pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, Strategy, Economics, or a related field.
• Outstanding record of academic achievement.
• Interest in the financial markets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Quantitative and research skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.
• High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Not scheduled to graduate before December of the internship year.

Standout Qualifications

• Prior experience working in the financial industry, investment banking, consulting, private equity, or corporate strategy.
• Interest in capital markets, exchanges, or financial technology.
• Familiarity with derivatives and market structure.
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Financial modeling skills.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation.
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire.
• Daily complimentary in-office lunch from local restaurants.
• Endless free coffee and snacks.
• Monthly in-office networking events and happy hours.
• Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) and affinity groups.