Year-Round Intern - Stress Testing & Liquidity Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Technology stipend

Generous PTO

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) in Dallas offers a year‑round internship (1,000 hours max) designed for undergraduates and graduates studying Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering. You’ll contribute to stress testing reports and analytics using Tableau, Alteryx, Python/R, SQL and Excel in a hybrid work setting.

The role supports daily and monthly reporting, helps refine analytical tools, and provides exposure to OCC’s clearing and risk operations while accommodating a

Qualifications

• Desired Majors: Business (Finance or Economics preferred), Mathematics, Engineering
• Technical Skills/Experience Desired: Tableau, Alteryx, Python, SQL, R, Microsoft Suite, AI like Claude

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily reporting summarizing stress exposures focusing on credit and liquidity risk that are reviewed across the company, including senior management
• Execute monthly reporting that is presented to the Stress Test Working Group which fulfills regulatory requirements
• Build reporting and analytics focused on products (AAPL options, SPX, options, etc.) and how those products are treated within stress testing
• Automate alerting to draw attention to significant changes in overall Clearing House exposure to products as well as exposures of the Clearing Members which will improve efficiency within the team
• Analyze results and draft detailed summaries of exposures for specific clearing members across both the stress testing and margin risk domains
• Assist in the refactoring of existing reports in preparation of the launch of Ovation, the new Clearing and Risk system for OCC

Skills

Tableau

Alteryx

Python

SQL

R

Microsoft Suite

AI like Claude

Job description

Location

Dallas

Internship Type

Year-round intern (1,000 hours max, January 2027–December 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.

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.

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

STLRM is responsible for managing risk of Clearing Members through stress testing that shows exposures in scenarios from credit and liquidity perspectives. This requires building reporting and analytics in tools like Tableau, Alteryx and Python/R using large datasets. The team is responsible for distributing daily and monthly reporting within OCC and to Clearing Members. The intern would be involved in helping to enhance and organize our analytical tools as well as executing on our reporting obligations.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily reporting summarizing stress exposures focusing on credit and liquidity risk that are reviewed across the company, including senior management
• Execute monthly reporting that is presented to the Stress Test Working Group which fulfills regulatory requirements
• Build reporting and analytics focused on products (AAPL options, SPX, options, etc.) and how those products are treated within stress testing
• Automate alerting to draw attention to significant changes in overall Clearing House exposure to products as well as exposures of the Clearing Members which will improve efficiency within the team
• Analyze results and draft detailed summaries of exposures for specific clearing members across both the stress testing and margin risk domains
• Assist in the refactoring of existing reports in preparation of the launch of Ovation, the new Clearing and Risk system for OCC

Candidate Qualifications

Desired Majors: Business (Finance or Economics preferred), Mathematics, Engineering

Technical Skills/Experience Desired: Tableau, Alteryx, Python, SQL, R, Microsoft Suite, AI like Claude

About Us

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 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protect yourself from recruitment scams. Employers are seeing an increase in activity involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company. These scams often include fake job offers, interviews or requests for financial and personal information. We take these matters seriously and want to ensure you stay informed and protected throughout your job search. Please keep the following in mind: OCC will never ask for payment or request personal banking information at any stage of the recruitment or career process. All official recruitment communications will come from a verified OCC email address ending in @theocc.com or the specific e‑mail address of [e-mail]. Do not engage with or respond to suspicious emails or messages. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a communication, verify the sender’s email address and contact us directly. Hover over the sender’s email address and confirm it ends with @theocc.com or myworkday.com and be alert for misspellings or added words. If you receive a suspicious email, text or phone call using OCC’s name, please forward it to [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. Your vigilance helps protect you and supports the integrity of our hiring process.

Recognizing fraudulent communications

Phishing emails often: Do not address you by name. Create a sense of urgency to prompt quick action. Contain links that lead to suspicious websites or malicious attachments. Include grammatical or spelling errors.

Work Environment & Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

• A 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

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Salary Range

$25.00 - $25.00