Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Internship - Summer 2026
About The Position
CME Group is currently looking for a summer intern for the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Department. This candidate will assist the GRC Department team members with day-to-day activities and on special projects. The GRC Department is responsible for corporate compliance, regulatory compliance, information governance, data privacy, records management, third party risk management, enterprise risk management, and Board reporting across CME Group. The role will contribute to internal projects and enhancements related to current processes. Principal Accountabilities: Assist with data collection and analysis, documentation, and ad-hoc projects related to governance, compliance, and risk management topics. Analyze data in connection with regulatory requirements. Assist with point-in-time third party risk assessments, dashboards, and reporting. Support CME Group’s effort to develop innovative enhancements by suggesting ideas that improve internal processes. Assist with efficiency and automation efforts. Assist and support Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team members with additional special projects.
Requirements
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong understanding of Google Workspace products, Gemini, Python, Tableau, and Google Looker.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- 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.
- Local to Chicago
- Hybrid Schedule - able to come into the CME Group Chicago office (located at 20 S Wacker).
- Able to work 40 hours per week (interns are required to work a minimum of 16 hours per week with a maximum of 40).
- 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
- Experience in financial markets (e.g., exchange-based, OTC, FCM, brokerage house) preferred.
- Knowledge of derivatives, trade lifecycle, clearing, risk, or post-trade processing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with data collection and analysis, documentation, and ad-hoc projects related to governance, compliance, and risk management topics.
- Analyze data in connection with regulatory requirements.
- Assist with point-in-time third party risk assessments, dashboards, and reporting.
- Support CME Group’s effort to develop innovative enhancements by suggesting ideas that improve internal processes.
- Assist with efficiency and automation efforts.
- Assist and support Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team members with additional special projects.
Benefits
- comprehensive health coverage
- mental health benefit
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Career Level
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