Description CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) is the world's leading and most diverse 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. Joining our company gives you the opportunity to make a difference in global financial markets every day - whether you work on our industry-leading technology and risk management services, our benchmark products or in a corporate services area that helps us serve our customers better. With 2,500 employees located around the world, we're small enough for you and your contributions to be known. But big enough for your ideas to make an impact. The pace is dynamic, the work is unlike any other firm in the business, and the possibilities are endless. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more. CME is currently seeking brilliant minds to join our Innovation Center at the UIUC Research Park. You will be a key member of a close-knit and cross-disciplinary team. Every member of this team has a passion for technology and a willingness to explore uncharted territory. Not only do you have a keen dedication to your area of expertise, but you are also ready to learn whatever it takes to support your other colleagues in their efforts. This team doesn't just survive, it excels. And it does this by being 100% committed to each other. At the Innovation Center we're working on the leading edge of emerging technologies and incubating the next generation of solutions for CME Group. With over 30 years of market and operational data to explore, we'll be leveraging statistical analysis and machine learning to better understand the past and predict the future. We're thinking big, shooting for the moon and we're not afraid to fail. Required qualities for all team members: Dynamic self-starting individuals who will proactively contribute to the efforts and needs of the team Interested in a broad range of topics and willing to assist teammates on work that may be considered outside of their role Inspired by the chance to achieve great things even when there is a very high chance of failure Ready to learn new skills when the task at hand requires it Produce clear and detailed written documentation; Including presentation/slide decks Sustain transparency and knowledge sharing by maintaining informational resources on the project wiki Experience Required: At the Innovation Center we hire freshman through to PhD candidates. Target programs include: Computer Science/Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Math/Statistics, Economics, Finance, Business, Information Science & Information Systems, however we will hire the right candidates from any program at UIUC. It helps to have skills or a keen interest in projects leveraging Data Science/Analytics and Machine Learning. Minimum Logistic Requirements: Must be registered as a UIUC student in Spring 2021 and Summer 2021; currently studying for a Degree or Advanced Degree Priority is given to candidates who can start Jan 18th and commit through Aug 13th 2021 Preference for 12-16 hours per week during Spring semesters Able to commit to Full-Time (40 hrs/wk) work during Summer 2021 Can commute to UIUC Research Park on a daily basis (once office reopens) CME Group: Where Futures Are Made CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) is the world's leading and most diverse 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. Joining our company gives you the opportunity to make a difference in global financial markets every day, whether you work on our industry-leading technology and risk management services, our benchmark products or in a corporate services area that helps us serve our customers better. With 2,500 employees located around the world, we're small enough for you and your contributions to be known. But big enough for your ideas to make an impact. The pace is dynamic, the work is unlike any other firm in the business, and the possibilities are endless. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we're looking for more. This position requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. CME Group complies with federal, state and local laws with respect to providing accommodations for individuals who are unable to receive the vaccine due to a medical condition or religious belief. For EU Residents, the Candidate Privacy Policy can be found here.