Third-Party Cyber Risk Specialist

Cboe Global Markets, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Paid time off

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with 2:1 match

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is seeking a Third-Party Risk Management Specialist to execute risk assessments, monitor vendor relationships, and address client due diligence inquiries.

You will collaborate with business, legal, technology, and information security teams to validate responses and ensure compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in third-party risk management and strong cybersecurity knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• 3+ years’ experience in third-party risk management, vendor management, security incident response, cyber management or comparable field.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including application security, access control, and incident response.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross- function teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments/projects simultaneously.
• Experience conducting vendor risk assessments.
• Experience with third party/vendor risk management platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming client requests (assessments, questionnaires, etc.), triage to appropriate teams, and validate non-disclosure agreements.
• Coordinate between business, legal, technology, and information security teams to validate responses and fulfill controls.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal stakeholders on due diligence inquiries and responses.
• Act as SME for the response management software used for client due diligence questionnaires.
• Maintain a standard library of responses for due diligence questionnaires with accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with internal experts to update responses as needed.
• Assist with onboarding new vendor relationships.
• Collect, review, and process information from third-party vendors/suppliers.
• Conduct third-party risk assessments and due diligence reviews; analyze security info and report findings to senior team members.
• Perform security reviews of third-party vendors using questionnaires and tools to evaluate controls and risks.
• Prioritize identified risks and create remediation plans.
• Monitor vendors’ security posture through regular assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Coordinate with internal security to respond to cyber incidents involving third parties.

Skills

Vendor management

Cybersecurity

Communication skills

Independent work

Project management

Vendor risk assessments

Vendor risk management platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

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.

Please note: To support strong partnership and team connection, this role follows a four-day in office work model in either our Chicago or Overland Park, KS office.

Role Overview

The Global Third-Party Risk Management Team is seeking a Third-Party Risk Management Specialist to assist in executing the risk management program for third-party vendors and service providers. This position includes conducting comprehensive risk assessments, ensuring compliance with Cboe and industry security standards, monitoring vendor relationships, and addressing client due diligence inquiries to mitigate potential risks to the organization. Cboe’s Third-Party Risk Management Specialist will specifically focus on cyber threats and vulnerabilities within the third-party ecosystem. Candidates must be able to quickly adjust to changing priorities and adapt to an evolving business environment.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Manage incoming client requests (such as assessments, questionnaires, etc.), prioritize and triage requests to appropriate teams, and validate non-disclosure agreements.
• Facilitate communication between business, legal, technology, and information security teams to validate questionnaire responses and fulfill general requests related to controls defined by Cboe’s standards and policies.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders for client due diligence inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Function as the subject matter expert for the response management software used for managing and responding precisely and quickly to client due diligence questionnaires.
• Manage and maintain a standardized library of responses for client due diligence questionnaires, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with internal experts to update and refine responses as needed.
• Assist team with onboarding new vendor relationships.
• Collect, review, and process information and documentation from third party vendors/suppliers.
• Conduct third-party risk assessments and due diligence reviews. Analyze security information to identify significant control or security gaps and report findings to senior team members.
• Perform comprehensive security reviews of potential and existing third-party vendors using questionnaires and security tools to evaluate their cybersecurity controls and identify potential risks.
• Analyze identified risks from third parties and prioritize them based on their potential impact and likelihood of occurrence; create remediation plans accordingly.
• Continuously monitor third-party vendors' security posture through regular assessments, vulnerability scans, and incident reporting to maintain a consistent level of security.
• Coordinate with internal security team to respond to cyber incidents involving third-party vendors, providing necessary support for investigation and remediation.
• Assist with regulatory exams by obtaining documentation and drafting responses to regulator inquiries.
• Perform additional activities as needed.

The ideal candidate has

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• 3+ years’ experience in third-party risk management, vendor management, security incident response, cyber management or comparable field required.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including application security, access control, and incident response. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑function teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments/projects simultaneously.
• Experience conducting vendor risk assessments.
• Experience with third party/vendor risk management platforms is a plus.

Benefits and perks of working for Cboe Global Markets

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
• Employee referral bonus program
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our associates’ favorite benefits and perks include:

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• On‑site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers

More about Cboe Global Markets

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed.

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 and LinkedIn.

Equal employment opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

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 $76,500-$108,900, 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.