Default Management Intern
Year Round
Posted on 11/25/2025

CME Group
Compensation Overview
$23 - $38/hr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
CME Group is currently looking for a Default Management intern.
The Default Management team is a specialized domain within the risk management department of the CME Group. The team performs various risk management tasks and other activities that pertain to managing a default. Default management activities are time critical, varied and sensitive in nature and we develop software solutions to automate these activities.
As an intern on this team, you will be involved in understanding all the aspects of default management, learn how to maintain and support the existing default management tools, and help develop new ones. You will work closely with business leaders to create and deliver solutions that optimize performance and efficiency. You will have the opportunity to apply and hone your finance and risk management skills in a structured program that allows you to work side-by-side with, and learn from, those who are thriving in this exciting and growing field. This role will be part time during the school year and full time during the summer.
Principal Accountabilities
Understand the business (default risk management) and its requirements.
Design, develop, and test various risk management tools.
Streamline and automate the workflow by introducing new and improved procedures.
Support default management drills.
Skills / Software Requirements
Basic knowledge of derivative products (swaps, futures, options) across multiple asset classes (energy, metals, fixed income, etc.) is essential.
Proficiency in Excel is required.
Working knowledge of Python, VBA, and SQL is preferable.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education
Pursuing a degree in Finance or a related field.
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.
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