Clearing House Internship - Summer 2026

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CME Group

Clearing House Internship - Summer 2026

Chicago, IL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    This candidate will assist the Clearing House Compliance & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Team on day-to-day activities in support of the CME Clearing Compliance & ERM program. This candidate will have responsibilities, under direct supervision, related to execution of the Clearing House compliance program, regulatory exam activities, enterprise risk management responsibilities, and other initiatives as assigned.

    Principal Accountabilities:

    • Contribute to regulatory compliance activities including performing compliance assessments and issue management

    • Contribute to the execution of CME Clearing’s control framework, including control identification and development

    • Contribute to the development and implementation of a compliance program consistent with SEC Clearing Agency standards for the new securities clearing house

    • Assist with other various functions of the compliance program as needed

    • Provide timely and high-quality work products for assigned projects

    • Interface and communicate with internal teams and external groups when needed

    Skills / Software Requirements:

    • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, including project management

    • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

    • Well-developed written, grammatical, and verbal skills

    • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Google Workspace

    • Understanding of Information Technology fundamentals preferred but not required

    Education:

    • Currently pursuing a Bachelors/Masters/Advanced Degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Law, or other related course.

    Location/Hours:

    • Full-time

    • Position based in Chicago at 20 S. Wacker Drive

    • In-office five days per week

    Sponsorship Qualifications:

    • Please note that our company is unable to provide employment sponsorship for this position and can only consider candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship assistance (CPT, H1B, F1, L etc.).

    #EarlyCareers

    CME Group is committed to offering a competitive pay package for our employee interns. The pay range typically applicable to our intern roles is $21.10--$35.14. Actual pay offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education, location of the internship, and the internship area of focus. Through our benefits program, we offer our employee interns the opportunity to participate in select offerings. This includes our comprehensive health coverage and a mental health benefit.

    CME Group: Where Futures are Made

    CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

    At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

    Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here .

  • Industry
    Financial Services
  • About Us

    CME Group is the world's leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it, all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more.

    Learn more here: https://www.cmegroup.com/careers.html