Agriculture Research and Product Development Internship - Summer 2026

Chicago Mercantile Exchange•Chicago, IL

13d•$22 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

CME Group is currently looking for an Agriculture Research and Product Development intern for the Summer of 2026. Beginning and end dates may be flexible depending on academic schedule. The intern will assist the Agriculture Research and Product Development team on day-to-day activities in support of conducting research and analysis on current and prospective agricultural futures and options products and markets. Candidates should demonstrate excellent numerical proficiency, strong writing skills, and keen attention to detail. The ability to synthesize, summarize, and explain large sets of data would be an asset.

Requirements

Excellent numerical proficiency
Strong writing skills
Keen attention to detail
Must be local to Chicago during summer 2026
Able to accommodate hybrid office schedule (20 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606)
Candidates need be currently pursuing a BA/BS or Masters/Advanced Degree
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.).

Nice To Haves

The ability to synthesize, summarize, and explain large sets of data
Proficiency with Google and/or Microsoft Office software
Bloomberg, Tableau, Stata, or R
Experience with economics, statistics, agriculture, and/or futures and options

Responsibilities

Assist the Agriculture Research and Product Development team on day-to-day activities
Conduct research and analysis on current and prospective agricultural futures and options products and markets