About the role#
The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is looking for a year-round intern to support the Options Industry Council (OIC). This team provides educational resources to help investors and financial professionals understand exchange-listed options. You will gain exposure to the financial industry while assisting with marketing operations, social media, and website management. This is a paid internship running from January 2027 through December 2027.
What you'll do#
- Draft and schedule social media content and support paid social campaigns.
- Create email marketing content and manage subscriber lists.
- Execute email marketing campaigns.
- Perform website edits and updates.
- Maintain campaign tracking spreadsheets and assist with budget tracking.
- Support technology operations for educational programs.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a rising senior or second-year graduate student, graduating in December 2027, May 2028, or August 2028.
- Pursuing a degree in Marketing or Communications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to use Excel for basic budget tracking and reporting.
- Strong digital literacy and the ability to learn new internal tools quickly.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Reliability, strong time-management skills, and a collaborative mindset.
- A self-starter approach with intellectual curiosity.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: Hybrid. You will be expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with Tuesday and Wednesday as anchor days.
- Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer, with a 1,000-hour cap for the year.
- Note: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)
The Options Clearing Corporation is an equity derivatives clearing organization. It provides clearing and settlement services for options, futures, and securities lending transactions. Based in Chicago, the firm operates as a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility. It serves over 100 clearing members and supports 21 exchanges and trading platforms.
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