Clearing Risk Management Intern - Summer 2026 at CME Group · Chicago

Summary: CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, and they are seeking a Risk Management Intern to support the Risk Management team. The role involves ongoing risk monitoring, assisting stakeholders with inquiries, and developing new market risk measurement strategies. Responsibilities: - Gain knowledge and expertise of existing risk management systems and tools, including SPAN/SPAN2 - Assist external stakeholders with product, margin, or risk-related inquiries - Monitor markets on an ongoing basis and take appropriate actions to manage risk - Provide high-level summaries of market activity to senior management - Work on ad-hoc data analysis projects - Work with experts and risk specialists to design, develop and implement new market risk measurement strategies Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a BA or BS in a quantitative field - Experience in a risk management, middle office, or related area in the Commodities, Equity, FX, or Interest Rates space - An understanding of futures and options is a prerequisite - Must possess demonstrated quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills - Must have the ability to work flexibly in a team environment - SQL & python skills a plus - Expertise in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel, is necessary - Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to articulate complex concepts to a variety of stakeholders - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree - Local to Chicago Summer 2026 - 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.) Required Skills: Risk management systems, Quantitative analysis, SQL, Python Important Skills: Microsoft Excel Nice-to-Have Skills: Oral communication, Written communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, Mental health benefit