Description

Corporate Transactions Internship - Summer 2024

CME Group is currently looking for a Corporate Transaction intern.

This candidate will support the Corporate Transactions team in the assessment of inorganic opportunities and development of strategic positioning to drive growth of existing business lines, expand into new markets, and achieve additional operational efficiencies. The individual will also assist in the evaluation, structuring, negotiation, and execution of all mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, divestitures and complex commercial arrangements that advance CME Group's business interests.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assist in the analysis of potential external opportunities (mergers, acquisition, joint ventures, commercial partnerships, etc.) through data gathering and financial modeling. Analysis could include Discounted Cash Flows, Trading Multiples, and Comparable Transactions modeling.
• Collect data and provide analytical reports to improve our business portfolio. Data gathering will require reviews and comprehension of company or industry research reports, regulatory filings, and financial statements.
• Apply understanding of key products and business functions to create and maintain various routine business reports, presentations, and financial analysis
• Collaborate with senior members of the Finance Division and other departments to help develop business cases required in support of transactions and investment recommendations

Qualifications and Experience :

• Relevant coursework in Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
• Prior experience in valuation modeling, financial analysis, and business case development preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to work/collaborate effectively within a team
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time

Education:

• Currently pursuing a bachelors degree in Business
• Finance concentration preferred
• Minimum GPA: 3.0

Local to New York, hybrid model work schedule (3 days in the office per week).

CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The salary range for this role is $26/hr - $38/hr. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant).

CME Group: Where Futures Are Made

CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) 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.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees' diverse experiences, cultures and skills, and work to ensure that everyone's perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

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.