Summer 2027 Centralized Data Science and Analytics Intern

About the role

As a Centralized Data Science and Analytics (CDSA) Intern at NFA, you will gain unique insight into the global derivatives industry and its regulatory framework, utilizing the critical thinking, data analysis and technical skills you've developed in the classroom. You'll learn alongside a high-performing team of data science professionals in providing meaningful analytics that inform NFA's development of innovative application tools which support our important regulatory mission.

Responsibilities

• Creating or updating application tools in Python and/or R using advanced modeling techniques
• Developing Tableau dashboards to present data and application output in a meaningful, visually appealing way
• Generating ad-hoc SQL queries
• Completing code reviews to ensure programs and applications meet organizational standards and end-user requirements
• Developing an understanding of internal clients' business needs by learning about NFA's procedures, risk areas and regulatory framework
• Participating in and potentially leading CDSA training sessions
• Identifying possible technical improvements

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative major (e.g. mathematical finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science) and sophomore standing or above
• Experience in data visualization techniques (preferably Tableau)
• Experience in programming (preferably Python, SQL, R and/or Matlab)
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming design and large datasets
• Knowledge of and/or interest in finance or economics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and adjust to changing priorities/requirements
• Ability to work in NFA's Chicago office full-time (beginning June 2027)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in source control (Git preferred) and test-driven development
• Experience in Agile/Scrum, Azure Cloud and/or DevOps
• Experience with machine learning/AI

Pay

$30/hour