2026 Summer Legal & Compliance Intern at Trumid in New York City, NY

About Us.

Trumid is a dynamic fintech revolutionizing the landscape of fixed income trading. With intelligent, easy-to-use, electronic solutions, we are rapidly growing and seeking exceptional talent to help redefine the boundaries of technology and finance.

Founded in 2014 by a team of fixed income market experts, Trumid has quickly become one of the top three corporate bond e-trading platforms in the U.S. Today, over 1,300 traders from an extensive and expanding client network of 890+ buy-and sell-side institutions transact on Trumid monthly.

With a rich history of innovation and a unique ability to innovate at scale, we collaborate closely with our clients, iterating quickly toward optimal solutions. With market share and client engagement at all-time highs and our pace of product development faster than ever, this is an exciting and transformative time at Trumid.

Our business model thrives on participation, and so does our company culture. We rely on every team member’s contribution to help us accomplish our goals. To succeed at Trumid, you must be curious, passionate about your craft, ambitious, collaborative, and driven.

The Opportunity

Trumid is a technology-driven electronic trading platform in the U.S. fixed income markets. As a regulated broker-dealer, compliance with applicable laws and regulations is central to our business. Our Legal & Compliance team partners with Product, Engineering, and Trading to support innovation while maintaining strong regulatory controls.  Trumid seeks a highly motivated law student to join its Legal & Compliance team for Summer 2026. This role provides hands-on exposure to broker-dealer regulation in a live trading environment, with substantive responsibility across supervisory, regulatory, and governance initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

Product & Cross-Functional Support

• Support legal and compliance review of new product initiatives.
• Research regulatory considerations relating to market structure, data governance, and AI-enabled tools.
• Help embed legal and compliance considerations into business and technology workflows.

Regulatory & Supervisory Matters

• Assist with regulatory applications, filings, and reporting (SEC, FINRA, CFTC).
• Monitor and summarize regulatory developments and enforcement trends.
• Support examination readiness and regulatory response efforts.
• Draft and update Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs) and compliance policies.
• Assist with internal controls related to money laundering and conflicts of interest

Surveillance, Testing & Risk

• Support trade surveillance follow-up and compliance testing.
• Assist in documenting findings and strengthening internal controls.
• Conduct regulatory research relevant to electronic trading platforms.

Legal Operations

• Assist with review and management of participant agreements, vendor contracts, and onboarding documentation.
• Support contract tracking and internal approval processes.

About you.

• Rising 2L at an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials.
• Demonstrated interest in securities regulation, broker-dealer compliance, or financial markets.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Paid Internship (8-10 week during summer 2026)
• Direct exposure to senior legal and compliance leadership.
• Meaningful drafting and regulatory analysis.
• Real-time experience at the intersection of securities regulation, technology, and electronic markets.

Trumid is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note: All communication from Trumid's recruiting team comes from @trumid.com email addresses. We conduct remote interviews via Zoom only. We will never ask you to purchase equipment, download software (other than Zoom), or share sensitive personal information during the hiring process.