Jason Hester

Jason Hester is an experienced financial professional with a strong background in high-frequency trading surveillance, currently serving as Manager of Regulation at Cboe Global Markets since March 2017. Prior to this role, Jason worked at Bats Global Markets in a similar capacity from September 2014 to March 2017. Jason's financial expertise extends to senior financial analyst roles at HNTB, where responsibilities included corporate finance, financial planning, and project management. Additional experience includes positions as a Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst at Index Capital, LLC, and Christenberry Collet & Co., as well as various analytical roles at Security Benefit. Jason holds a Master of Arts in Economics and Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from The University of Kansas, supplemented by leadership training in finance and multiple FINRA certifications.