Year-Round Intern - Internet Services

The Options Clearing Corporation; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote work up to 2 days/week

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Tech stipend

PTO & parental leave

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) in Dallas offers a Year‑round Internship focused on internet services, content management, and SharePoint, with a hybrid work arrangement. Interns contribute to website updates, accessibility checks, and data metrics while gaining exposure to Agile practices and the software development lifecycle.

Rising seniors or 2nd-year graduate students (through 2028) participate in a supervised program, with 20 hours weekly during the school year and up to 40 hours in

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Comfort following defined processes and supervised batches.
• Basic spreadsheet proficiency (Excel or Google Sheets).
• General web and computer literacy to understand CMS and websites.

Responsibilities

• Website content QA and publishing support (WEB).
• Support accessibility checks with external firm.
• Provide supervised Kentico editorial support.
• SharePoint data protection support and content review.
• Build and maintain data tables (monthly web metrics).
• Gains experience with Jira backlog reviews and Confluence pages.
• Learn Agile delivery and SDLC through hands‑on projects.

Skills

Written communication

Organization & time management

Process adherence

Spreadsheet proficiency

Web literacy

Feedback receptiveness

Reliability

Education

Information systems/IT

Computer science

Web/digital media

Technical writing

Communications

Liberal arts

Marketing

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Kentico

SharePoint

GA4

Job description

To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment. *****INTERNS AND SEASONAL INTERNS ARE ELIGIBLE ONLY FOR PAID SICK LEAVE ACCRUED BASED ON HOURS WORKED. NO OTHER BENEFIT INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY STIPEND APPLY TO INTERNS OR SEASONAL INTERNS*****

Location: Dallas
Internship type: Year‑round intern (1,000 hours max, January2027–December2027)

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.

About OCC

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in1973, 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.

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 Year‑Round Internship Program is a 12‑month opportunity running from January through December and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are actively enrolled at a college or university. Interns work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer, subject to a 1,000‑hour cap. The role is based in a hybrid work environment, and overtime is not permitted.

About the Team & Role

Internet Services manages a steady volume of work across two relevant Jira boards the intern would encounter: WEB (public websites and content) and ICB (SharePoint and Compass). The current backlog includes large initiatives well‑suited to sustained support, such as modernizing dozens of Classic SharePoint sites, and maintaining website content and documentation.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Website content quality assurance and publishing support (WEB), which includes performing supervised content updates and verification of links.
• Support accessibility checks alongside our external development firm.
• Provide supervised support to Kentico editorial users.
• SharePoint data protection support (ICB). Assist with reviewing stale content and orphaned sites, and with testing labeling policies that identify sensitive documents, working in reviewed batches.
• Build and maintain data tables, such as monthly web metrics from Google Analytics 4.
• Cross‑team support: the intern will also support Jira backlog reviews, Confluence pages and SharePoint documentation under the guidance of product owners, gaining direct experience with Agile and software development lifecycle practices.
• By the end of the internship, the intern will have gained hands‑on experience in Agile delivery and the software development lifecycle, SharePoint, content management systems (Kentico), quality assurance and testing, technical documentation and stakeholder communication.

Candidate Qualifications

Rising senior or second‑year graduate student, graduating December2027 or May/August2028.

Desired Majors

• Information systems/IT
• Computer science
• Web/digital media
• Technical writing
• Communications
• Liberal arts
• Marketing

Technical Skills / Experience

• Excellent written communication and meticulous attention to detail — essential for content updates, link verification, and documentation where small errors are visible on public sites.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to balance a consistent weekly schedule against academic commitments across the full year.
• Comfort following defined processes and working in reviewed batches - a 'check my work, follow the standard' mindset rather than improvising.
• Basic spreadsheet proficiency (Excel or Google Sheets): sorting, filtering, basic formulas, and building clean data tables for the metrics work.
• General web and computer literacy: understanding of how websites and content management systems work at a conceptual level.
• Openness to feedback — the role is heavily supervised with weekly one‑on‑ones and sprint ceremonies.
• Reliability, professionalism, and discretion, appropriate to a regulated environment.

Bonus skills (not required)

• Exposure to any CMS (Kentico, WordPress, Drupal, Contentful, etc.).
• Familiarity with SharePoint or SharePoint Online.
• Any experience with web analytics (Google Analytics / GA4) or general data analysis.
• Exposure to Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence, or any prior Agile/Scrum experience.
• Awareness of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and accessibility testing.
• Basic HTML/CSS.
• Any quality assurance, user acceptance testing, or technical writing experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented and methodical.
• Self‑directed within a supervised structure, comfortable asking questions.
• Collaborative and comfortable participating in team stand‑ups and reviews.
• Trustworthy and discreet, given the regulated setting.

Compensation

The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education. In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 401(k) employer match

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.

Numerous studies have shown that people from certain groups are less likely than others to apply to jobs if they believe they do not meet 100% of the requirements. 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.

If you need a disability related accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].

Interviews OCC does not utilize video chat rooms (that is, Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. OCC will only use our approved Zoom video interview platform.