Summer 2027 Intern - Chicago

National Futures Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

National Futures Association invites undergraduates or graduates to join our internship program in Chicago, providing hands-on exposure to regulatory work within the derivatives markets. You will apply critical thinking, data analysis and risk assessment skills learned in the classroom.

You'll learn from a high-performing team, evaluate documents and procedures for compliance, and gain hands-on experience on projects with your team.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, driven individuals thrive in this collaborative, hands-on role.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Nine accounting credit hours by graduation, including intermediate accounting.
• At least three accounting credits completed by application.
• Ability to work in NFA's Chicago office full-time (starting June 2027).

Responsibilities

• Assist investigators in carrying out innovative investigative strategies.
• Evaluate documents, procedures and financial statements for possible compliance deficiencies or rule violations.
• Learn about the derivatives markets from experienced staff and gain hands-on project experience.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in business

Nine accounting credit hours

Three accounting credit hours at application

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 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.

What You'll Do

You'll learn alongside a high-performing team of dedicated problem solvers and assist us in carrying out innovative investigative strategies that support our important regulatory mission. You'll learn about the complex derivatives markets from our experienced staff and gain hands‑on experience working on projects with your team–typically evaluating documents, procedures and financial statements for possible compliance deficiencies or rule violations. 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, driven 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 an intern.

• 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

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

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