1-year Internship: Research & Product Development

Join our Research & Product Development team to help shape the future of Equity Indices and Crypto Derivatives markets. This is a hybrid internship based in our London office (minimum three days per week), offering a supportive environment where you will bridge the gap between data and real-world financial solutions.

What You’ll Get

• A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, mentoring and an inclusive culture throughout the duration of your internship.
• Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes and cross-functional teams.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about our career opportunities here.
• Opportunity to develop your analysis and problem-solving skills, working on real life projects.
• A dynamic and inclusive environment, where your opinion matters
• Valuable work experience for pursuing a career within financial services
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Drive Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive qualitative and quantitative research into market trends, focusing specifically on the evolution of cryptocurrency and equity indices.

Architect Data Solutions: Help build financial solutions from inception to completion by analyzing various datasets, applying time series econometrics and utilizing panel data to uncover actionable insights.

Engineer Quantitative Signals: Assist in producing impact models and quantitative signals that directly support product improvements and business growth.

Collaborate and Communicate: Work as a vital team player alongside Client Development and Research divisions to prepare high-impact reports and present findings to diverse stakeholders.

Innovate with Modern Tools: Leverage Python, R, and cutting-edge AI tools to smooth data collection and optimize modeling in a practical, fast-paced agile environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Academic Foundation: Penultimate year students currently pursuing a BSc in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Business, or Finance related subject. MBA year placements also considered.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Python or R, with a natural curiosity for applying mathematical and statistical concepts to financial problems.
• Analytical Mindset: Curiosity in applying mathematical / economic / statistical concepts to real world financial problems working with multiple datasets. Proven ability to handle large datasets, perform modeling/optimization and maintain high attention to detail.

Industry Passion: A demonstrated interest in financial or commodity markets and a long-term desire to build a career within financial services.

Eligibility: Possession of a valid UK visa and a requirement to remain in education for at least six months following the completion of the summer placement.

CME Group: Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

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