Financial and Regulatory Surveillance Department - Internship - Summer 2026

The Financial and Regulatory Surveillance Department monitors the capital requirements of clearing members based on the risk associated with the positions of each clearing member. We also continuously assess clearing members’ internal controls, risk management policies, and back-office operations to identify potential issues and promote resilience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic summer intern to participate in examinations of clearing member firms. Our summer intern will expand their knowledge of accounting and auditing concepts by participating in examinations of clearing member firms to ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for completing assigned compliance and financial programs including bank statement, safekeeping, carrying broker, clearing organization and equity system analysis.

• Perform detailed examination, testing and documentation of assigned areas.

• Identify examination issues and problems, document findings in a clear and concise manner and communicate findings and recommendations to the clearing member firm.

• Learn firm’s reconciliation process, understand equity system documents, analyze third party documents.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a BS in Accounting or Finance or a Masters in Accounting

• Targeted graduation date December 2026 or Summer of 2027
• Minimum overall GPA 3.00
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and possess strong organizational skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree

• Hybrid and local to Chicago Summer 2026

• 40 hours a week

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.).

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CME Group is committed to offering a competitive pay package for our employee interns. The pay range typically applicable to our intern roles is $21.10--$35.14. 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.

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