Cboe reviews

3.0

28% would recommend to a friend

(301 total reviews)
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13% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Cboe has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 301 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cboe employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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301 reviews
1.0
Jun 9, 2026

Company declined under new leadership

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company used to be great especially the people and the company culture.

Cons

Recent changes in senior leadership have had a significantly negative impact on the company’s culture and employee morale. The layoffs resulted in the loss of many talented people, and subsequent decisions, such as increasing in-office requirements, delaying promotions, and reducing remote work flexibility, have created added uncertainty and frustration for employees. Morale has declined significantly and the workplace feels far more stressful and less supportive than it once did. Leadership, particularly at the executive level, can come across as distant and unresponsive to employee concerns, with decisions appearing to prioritise board or shareholder interests and profits over the wider employee experience. Anyone considering joining the company should think carefully before accepting an offer. While the job market may be challenging, the level of instability and the speed at which some new hires have been let go raise real concerns about job security.

1.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Used to have a good work dynamic where they truly cared about the employees and in return built a system of trust and hard working individuals. All went away when new CEO joined.

Cons

Profit is their only motive now. Total lack of care for employees.

1.0
Jun 4, 2026

Cboe is Toxic

Recommend
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Pros

Nothing, not a single thing.

Cons

The strongest reason to join this company is the people—if you can find the right ones. Genuine colleagues exist, and they often become the support system needed to navigate an environment marked by burnout, stress, and a toxic workplace culture. Unfortunately, professional growth appears to be driven less by performance and more by proximity. Promotions frequently feel tied to long-standing relationships with leadership rather than measurable contributions, leaving many high-performing employees questioning whether merit truly matters. The company continues to struggle with diversity and inclusion. Leadership remains largely homogeneous, and the lack of diverse perspectives can contribute to bias in decision-making and workplace dynamics. Several talented minority employees and leaders have already departed, and others continue to leave, raising concerns about retention and belonging. The culture itself is toxic. Boundaries are often tested, expectations can be relentless, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance requires constant vigilance. Employees who succeed here are often those who become skilled at navigating internal politics while fiercely protecting their own well-being. If you're considering joining, come prepared with strong boundaries, resilience, and the ability to advocate for yourself. Some people will make the journey worthwhile, but the environment will likely demand more from you than it ever should.

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