About the role#
The Stress Testing & Liquidity Management (STLRM) team manages risk for Clearing Members by analyzing credit and liquidity exposures. As a year-round intern, you will contribute to the team's analytical operations, help maintain reporting obligations, and support the enhancement of our internal tools. This is a 12-month, paid internship running from January 2027 through December 2027, with a maximum of 1,000 hours.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and distribute daily stress exposure reports for review by internal stakeholders and senior management.
- Execute monthly reporting for the Stress Test Working Group to meet regulatory requirements.
- Build reporting and analytics focused on various financial products.
- Automate alerting systems to track changes in clearing house and member exposure.
- Analyze results and draft detailed exposure summaries for specific clearing members.
- Assist in refactoring existing reports to prepare for the launch of the Ovation system.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at a college or university.
- A major in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical).
- Experience with Tableau, Alteryx, Python, SQL, R, and the Microsoft Suite.
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude.
- A critical mindset for solving complex problems and a willingness to ask questions.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Chicago, Illinois, or Dallas, Texas.
- The position follows a hybrid work model, requiring at least 3 days per week in the office, with Tuesday and Wednesday as anchor days.
- Interns typically work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
- Compensation is $25.00 per hour.
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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