Third Party Risk Management Internship - Year Round

CME Group is currently looking for a year-round part‑time intern for the Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) team in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Department. This candidate will assist the TPRM team members with day‑to‑day activities and on special projects. The role will contribute to internal projects and enhancements related to current processes.

• Assist with data collection and analysis, documentation, visualization, and reporting, and ad-hoc projects related to third party risk management topics.
• Gather and analyze data in connection with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with daily TPRM operational tasks.
• Update and maintain information in systems and procedure documents.
• Perform system testing.
  
  Support CME Group’s effort to develop innovative enhancements by suggesting ideas that improve internal processes.
• Assist with efficiency and automation efforts.

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to understand and absorb business & risk concepts quickly.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Passion for learning new skills, technologies, and passionate about conveying knowledge.
• Automation and AI skills, including Python coding and Google Gemini.

• Hands‑on experience with Tableau and Google Looker visual data analysis and reporting software.
• Knowledge of Agile and lean portfolio management.
• Familiarity with Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) concepts.
• Experience with GRC and risk management software including Archer, Panorays, Dun & Bradstreet.
• Experience in financial markets (e.g., exchange‑based, OTC, FCM, brokerage house).
• Knowledge of derivatives, trade lifecycle, clearing, risk, or post‑trade processing.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

• Local to Chicago.
• Hybrid schedule – able to come into the CME Group Chicago office (located at 20 S Wacker).
• Able to work 10–20 hours/week.

• 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.).

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.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

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