Summer Intern - Enterprise Project Management Office

The Options Clearing Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Technology Stipend

Generous PTO and Parental leave

Health benefits

401k Employer Match

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation seeks a student intern for a 12‑week summer program in Chicago. This seasonal internship combines in‑office collaboration with limited remote work under OCC's Hybrid Work Program; interns assist with project governance, data reviews, and cross‑functional support.

Ideal candidates are rising seniors or second‑year grads in Computer Science or Business, with exposure to Jira, PowerBI, and Planview.

Qualifications

• Rising senior or second-year graduate student, graduating December 2027 or May/August 2028.
• Desired majors: Computer Science, Business.
• Technical skills/experience: Desired reporting, Jira, PowerBI, Planview (PPM).
• Additional qualifications: Data Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Project Phase Gate reviews – Use EPMO Gov tool to perform compliance reviews for projects that are gating from one phase to the other
• Work Request queue maintenance – Daily review EPMO Gov ticketing tool and assign work to EPMO Gov members responsible for the work
• Complete simple tasks such as changing the assigned Project Manager in PMO tools
• Perform data analytics on EPMO Activities that are tied to controls
• Using EPMO Gov tool, export data and analyze it for points such as: Time in Status, most reported issues, escalation point, etc.
• Other ad‑hoc activities that might arise

Skills

Data Analytics

Reporting

Tools

Jira

PowerBI

Planview (PPM)

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Chicago

Internship type: Seasonal intern (12 weeks, summer 2027)

Hybrid work program: OCC operates under a Hybrid Work Program which, absent an approved exception, requires employees to work from an OCC office at least 3 days per week. To maximize in‑person collaboration, Tuesday and Wednesday are considered anchor days, and all employees are expected to work in the office both days. Employees meeting performance expectations are generally permitted to select 2 other days per week to work remotely if desired. When working remotely, employees are generally expected to work from the state in which they reside, absent an exception approved by Human Resources. Additionally, OCC generally does not permit employees to work while traveling internationally.

Intern Eligibility and Working Hours

*****THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP*****

Interns work up to 40 hours per week in a hybrid work environment, and overtime is not permitted.

Interns and seasonal interns are eligible only for paid sick leave accrued based on hours worked. No other benefit including technology stipend applies to interns or seasonal interns.

About the Intern Program

OCC is looking for interns who are eager to learn, humble enough to ask questions, and ready to think critically about complex problems. The OCC Internship Program equips students with the real‑world skills needed to transition successfully into a career in financial services. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, applying your skills and knowledge to real challenges facing the business.

Your time with us is a real opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of OCC! OCC's Summer Internship Program is a 12‑week opportunity running either May through August or June through September, and is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are actively enrolled at a college or university. Interns will support day‑to‑day admin tasks such as dashboard reviews and follow‑ups, intake items, change request support, project schedule support, and phase gate support.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Project Phase Gate reviews – Use EPMO Gov tool to perform compliance reviews for projects that are gating from one phase to the other
• Work Request queue maintenance – Daily review EPMO Gov ticketing tool and assign work to EPMO Gov members responsible for the work
• Complete simple tasks such as changing the assigned Project Manager in PMO tools
• Perform data analytics on EPMO Activities that are tied to controls
• Using EPMO Gov tool, export data and analyze it for points such as: Time in Status, most reported issues, escalation point, etc.
• Other ad‑hoc activities that might arise

Candidate Qualifications

• Rising senior or second‑year graduate student, graduating December 2027 or May/August 2028.
• Desired majors: Computer Science, Business
• Technical skills/experience: Desired reporting, Jira, PowerBI, Planview (PPM)
• Additional qualifications: Data Analytics

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Employer Match
• Discretionary bonus
• And more benefits as noted on www.theocc.com/careers

Compensation

Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00

Incentive Range: This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. OCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. OCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage everyone to review our open positions and apply if you think your experience may be a match, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. Your perspective may be an element we need to continue building innovative solutions to support the markets and market participants we serve.

About OCC

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 21 exchanges and trading platforms. OCC also provides free and engaging educational resources about the benefits and risks of options through its Options Industry Council (OIC). OCC is building a culture that empowers continued learning, authentic innovation, and constant creativity.