Quality Assurance Intern

National Futures Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

National Futures Association (NFA) seeks a Quality Assurance Intern in Chicago to learn how the derivatives markets are regulated and tested. You will collaborate with a high-performing team of technical professionals, analyzing requirements, designing and executing test plans, and logging defects to support critical regulatory work.

Ideal candidates are pursuing IT or business degrees, have a 3.0+ GPA, and can join full-time in Chicago from June 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in information technology, business or a related major and sophomore standing or above.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Ability to work in NFA's Chicago office full-time (beginning June 2027).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and/or Microsoft DevOps is a plus.
• Experience in finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Scrum meetings for development projects.
• Analyze business requirements and design test plans.
• Execute test cases for new or existing systems.
• Identify and log defects.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Learning mindset

Agile/Scrum experience

Finance familiarity

Education

Undergrad or grad in IT or business

Sophomore standing or above

Tools

Microsoft DevOps

Job description

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 a Quality Assurance Intern, you will gain unique insight into the global derivatives industry and its regulatory framework, utilizing the critical thinking, creative problem solving and technical skills you've developed in the classroom.

Bring an analytical and innovative mindset. Bring your intellectual curiosity. Bring an eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement. Beginning your first day, you'll gain exceptional experiences, personalized learning and invaluable coaching and mentoring. We believe in nurturing talent to develop future NFA and industry leaders.

What you'll do:

As a Quality Assurance Intern, you'll learn alongside a high-performing team of technical professionals in analyzing and testing applications which allow us to carry out our important regulatory mission. Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in Scrum meetings for development projects.
• Analyzing business requirements and design test plans.
• Executing test cases for new or existing systems.
• Identifying and logging defects.

We're committed to educating our interns and providing them with the skills necessary for success. Thanks to industry-specific training classes and our internal educational programs, an NFA internship will enable you to take away important industry knowledge and professional skills you can apply in your future career.

What we're looking for:

Detail-oriented individuals thrive in this collaborative, hands-on role. We value unique perspectives and are looking for motivated applicants with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. If you're eager to learn something new and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply to join our team as a Quality Assurance Intern.

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in information technology, business or a related major and sophomore standing or above
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• 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 sense of accountability and strategic thinking skills
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and/or Microsoft DevOps a plus
• Experience in finance a plus

Salary range: $25/hour

Customers and market participants depend on NFA to act with integrity and impartiality as it carries out its mission of safeguarding the markets and protecting investors. Therefore, NFA employees have a responsibility to conduct themselves according to high ethical standards, and must abide by NFA's Code of Professional Conduct. Learn more about the Code of Professional Conduct.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

To learn more about NFA and the benefits we offer please visit: What We Offer | National Futures Association