Description

Rates and OTC Products Internship - Summer 2024

CME Group is currently looking for a summer intern to join the Rates and OTC Business Line Management (BLM) team in Chicago. This summer internship experience provides an exciting opportunity to gain experience in the financial services industry and discover how institutions around the globe access the world's leading derivatives marketplace for all of their interest rate risk management needs.

This position will assist the Rates & OTC BLM on day-to-day activities, primarily in the support of CME Group's cleared OTC interest rate swap offering. The role will include data analysis, report generation, assisting with client inquiries, and additional ad-hoc projects in support of strategic business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in financial markets or the financial industry more broadly.

This is a paid full-time summer internship of 10-12 weeks, based in CME Group's Chicago headquarters. The position will be primarily in-office, with the ability to work from home 1 day per week.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assist the Rates and OTC BLM team on long-term objectives and day-to-day tasks

• Conduct product analysis, including the generation of reports that are regularly referenced by the BLM team and CME management

• Work cross-functionally to collaborate with other teams within CME Group, including with CME Clearing

• Track inbound client inquiries where necessary to assist with ongoing initiatives

Skills / Software Requirements:

• Microsoft Suite - Excel & PowerPoint

• Google Workspace - Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides

• Other data aggregation and query tools (Power BI, Looker, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or another field with a demonstrated interest or passion for financial markets

• Strong communication and prioritization skills

• Ability to work from Chicago

• Prior relevant work/internship experiences preferred

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.

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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