Summer 2027 Quality Assurance Intern
NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community.
When you join NFA as a Quality Assurance Intern, you will gain unique insight into the global derivatives industry and its regulatory framework, utilizing the critical thinking, creative problem solving and technical skills you've developed in the classroom. Bring an analytical and innovative mindset. Bring your intellectual curiosity. Bring an eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement. Beginning your first day, you'll gain exceptional experiences, personalized learning and invaluable coaching and mentoring. We believe in nurturing talent to develop future NFA and industry leaders.
About the role
As a Quality Assurance Intern, you'll learn alongside a high-performing team of technical professionals in analyzing and testing applications which allow us to carry out our important regulatory mission.
Responsibilities
- Participating in Scrum meetings for development projects
- Analyzing business requirements and design test plans
- Executing test cases for new or existing systems
- Identifying and logging defects
We're committed to educating our interns and providing them with the skills necessary for success. Thanks to industry-specific training classes and our internal educational programs, an NFA internship will enable you to take away important industry knowledge and professional skills you can apply in your future career.
Requirements
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in information technology, business or a related major and sophomore standing or above
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
- Ability to work in NFA's Chicago office full-time (beginning June 2027)
- Effective teamwork skills
- Alignment with NFA's values of approachability, trustworthiness, courtesy, and integrity
- Strong sense of accountability and strategic thinking skills
- Enthusiasm for learning
Experience with Agile/Scrum and/or Microsoft DevOps a plus
Experience in finance a plus
Pay
$25/hour