Summer 2027 Intern - Chicago

National Futures Association•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work. When you join NFA as an intern, you will gain unique insight into the global derivatives industry and its regulatory framework, putting to work the critical thinking, data analysis and risk assessment skills you've developed in the classroom. Bring your analytical and innovative mindsets. Bring your thirst for knowledge and learning. Bring a healthy skepticism and an eye for detail. Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you'll gain exceptional experiences, personalized learning and invaluable coaching and mentoring. We believe in nurturing talent to develop future NFA and industry leaders.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a business-oriented major with expected graduation within one year of the internship
Overall minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
Nine credit hours of accounting, including an intermediate accounting class, by graduation
At least three credit hours of accounting completed at the time of application
Ability to work in NFA's Chicago office full-time (beginning June 2027)
Effective teamwork skills
Alignment with NFA's values of approachability, trustworthiness, courtesy, and integrity
Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, sense of accountability and enthusiasm for learning

Responsibilities

Learn alongside a high-performing team of dedicated problem solvers and assist in carrying out innovative investigative strategies that support our important regulatory mission.
Learn about the complex derivatives markets from experienced staff and gain hands-on experience working on projects with the team–typically evaluating documents, procedures and financial statements for possible compliance deficiencies or rule violations.
Take away important industry knowledge and professional skills that can be applied in a future career, thanks to industry-specific training classes and internal educational programs.