CME Group (CME) is recruiting for a summer 2026 intern to support the Investigations team in the Market Regulation Department (MR). MR is responsible, in part, for satisfying statutory and regulatory provisions associated with operating designated contract markets. To safeguard CME markets from abuse, the Investigations team within MR ensures compliance with CME exchange rules by monitoring CME markets for evidence of prohibited activity and conducting trade practice investigations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deepen their industry knowledge and hone their investigative skills by working alongside best-in-class regulatory professionals.

What You Do:

• Contribute to a research project of topical interest to the Investigations management team.

• Participate in planning sessions and status meetings.

• Assist with drafting a project charter.

• Perform research, analyze data, and document findings.

• Leverage Gemini to deliver a capstone presentation to the Investigations management team.

• Support the day-to-day activities of the Investigations team as needed.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree candidate in good standing at an accredited institution (n.b., Bachelor’s degree candidates must be rising Seniors).

• Knowledge of derivatives preferred. Desire to learn essential.

• Strong to exceptional analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Capable of applying existing Microsoft Office Excel skills to manage large data sets.

• Experience with Gemini, Python, and/or Tableau preferred.

**Minimum Qualifications & Expectations: **

• Available for Summer 2026

• 40 hours/week

• CME Group Chicago Office

• Partake in Onsite Training

• Hybrid Work Schedule

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 $21.68--$36.10. 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.

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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