Description

CME Group is currently looking for a Financial Risk summer intern.

This candidate will assist the Financial Risk department on day-to-day activities in support of development efforts for building out risk reporting and automation functions related to trading risk management of US Treasury Fixed Income securities. The Financial Risk team engages with customers and senior stakeholders to monitor and administer market, credit and liquidity risk limits.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Design, develop and test Python-based tools and applications for risk analysis and reporting

• Implement automated processes using the Google Cloud environment for data collection and risk analysis

• Integrate external data sources and API's to enhance risk analytics and support systems

• Assist in other ad hoc projects

• Develop understanding of key products and business functions within CME Group

Skills / Software Requirements:

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented individual who is motivated to learn more about, and potentially pursue a career in, the financial markets or in risk management.

• Knowledge of risk management concepts such as duration, convexity, Value at Risk, and financial instruments including fixed income instruments and derivatives

• Proficiency in Python programming and experience with relevant packages (pandas, numpy, scipy)

• Familiarity with Bloomberg terminal, and data visualization tools is a plus

• Relevant coursework is a plus

Education:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Prefer majors in Finance, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Data Science (with a business focus)

Location & Hours:

• Internship is local to Chicago, IL (able to travel to office located at 20 S. Wacker Dr.)

• 40 hours per week with hybrid work schedule

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.