Year-Round Intern - Agile (Knowledge Management)

To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment. \***_INTERNS AND SEASONAL INTERNS ARE ELIGIBLE ONLY FOR PAID SICK LEAVE ACCRUED BASED ON HOURS WORKED.

NO OTHER BENEFIT INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY STIPEND APPLY TO INTERNS OR SEASONAL INTERNS_**\* Location: Chicago Internship type: Year-round intern (1,000 hours max, January 2027–December 2027) About OCC: A World Class Clearing Organization The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions.

As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 21 exchanges and trading platforms. OCC also provides free and engaging educational resources about the benefits and risks of options through its Options Industry Council (OIC).

OCC is building a culture that empowers continued learning, authentic innovation, and constant creativity. About the Intern Program: OCC is looking for interns who are eager to learn, humble enough to ask questions, and ready to think critically about complex problems. The OCC Internship Program equips students with the real-world skills needed to transition successfully into a career in financial services. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, applying your skills and knowledge to real challenges facing the business.

Your time with us is a real opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of OCC! OCC's Year-Round Internship Program is a 12-month opportunity running from January through December and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are actively enrolled at a college or university. Interns work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer, subject to a 1,000-hour cap. The role is based in a hybrid work environment, and overtime is not permitted.

Hybrid Work Program OCC operates under a Hybrid Work Program which, absent an approved exception, requires employees to work from an OCC office at least 3 days per week. To maximize in–person collaboration, Tuesday and Wednesday are considered anchor days, and all employees are expected to work in the office both days. Employees meeting performance expectations are generally permitted to select 2 other days per week to work remotely if desired. When working remotely, employees are generally expected to work from the state in which they reside, absent an exception approved by Human Resources.

Additionally, OCC generally does not permit employees to work while traveling internationally. About the Team & Role The Knowledge Management (KM) team sits within Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS) at OCC and is responsible for how the organization identifies, organizes, shares and maintains institutional knowledge, aligned to the COBIT 2019 BAI08 (Managed Knowledge) practice. The team operates in an Agile-scrum model with two-week sprints.

This intern, located in the Chicago office, would contribute directly to the ETS Knowledge Continuity project, a cross-functional effort to reduce single points of knowledge failure and improve how critical operational and technical knowledge is captured, organized and transferred across teams.

Working alongside the KM team lead, the intern would help audit existing documentation, identify knowledge at risk from turnover or SME dependency and support the team's day-to-day sprint work, gaining hands-on exposure to the KM discipline while producing deliverables that will impact the organization.

Job Summary & Responsibilities This intern primarily supports the ETS Knowledge Continuity departmental initiative: Support the knowledge risk assessment by helping identify domain owners, SMEs and single points of failure across assigned ETS knowledge domains and assist in documenting the baseline. Assist in piloting the lightweight knowledge capture standard by drafting or formatting a subset of knowledge assets identified in the risk assessment.

Participate in readability validation of piloted knowledge assets by reviewing content as an "outside the original team" tester and logging gaps or unclear sections. Help organize and tag pilot knowledge assets to support findability, working within the access/governance principles the team defines. Track action items and maintain documentation for the quarterly risk assessment review cadence with ETS team leads. Assist with compiling baseline metrics and meeting notes to support the annual measurement cycle setup and retrospective cadence.

Track assigned work in Jira and participate in sprint ceremonies. Assist in other KM team activities as assigned. Candidate Qualifications Rising senior or second-year graduate student, graduating December 2027 or May/August 2028. Desired Majors Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Library/Information Science, Business Administration or a related field. Technical Skills/Experience Desired Exposure to Confluence, Jira and SharePoint is helpful but not required. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Familiarity with Agile or Scrum concepts is a plus. No coding or scripting required. Additional Qualifications Interest in knowledge management, information governance or IT compliance disciplines. Comfort working in a compliance-driven environment where documentation, accuracy and traceability matter. Ability to conduct structured interviews or working sessions with subject matter experts to extract undocumented knowledge. Organizational skills to classify and tag content consistently. Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to follow documented processes and work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to ask for clarification. About Us The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com. Compensation The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.

In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Incentive Range This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance. Step 1 When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. Please complete the application and attach your resume. Step 2 You will receive an email notification to confirm that we've received your application.

Step 3 If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. For more information about OCC, please click here. OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Protect yourself from recruitment scams Employers are seeing an increase in activity involving individuals falsely claiming to represent our company. These scams often include fake job offers, interviews or requests for financial and personal information. We take these matters seriously and want to ensure you stay informed and protected throughout your job search.

Please keep the following in mind: OCC will never ask for payment or request personal banking information at any stage of the recruitment or career process. All official recruitment communications will come from a verified OCC email address ending in @theocc.com or the specific e-mail address of theocc@myworkday.com. Be cautious of messages from personal or non-company email addresses. Do not engage with or respond to suspicious emails or messages. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a communication, verify the sender's email address and contact us directly.

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Create a sense of urgency to prompt quick action. Contain links that lead to suspicious websites or malicious attachments. Include grammatical or spelling errors. A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness.

Some of these components include: A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education Student Loan Repayment Assistance Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely Generous PTO and Parental leave Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer OCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

OCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Numerous studies have shown that people from certain groups are less likely than others to apply to jobs if they believe they do not meet 100% of the requirements.

We encourage everyone to review our open positions and apply if you think your experience may be a match, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. Your perspective may be an element we need to continue building innovative solutions to support the markets and market participants we serve. If you need a disability related accommodation for any part of the application process, please email talentacquisition@theocc.com. The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization.

Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms.

More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com. A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness.

Some of these components include: A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education Student Loan Repayment Assistance Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely Generous PTO and Parental leave 401k Employer Match Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information. The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education. In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

• Rising senior or second-year graduate student, graduating Dec 2027 or May/Aug 2028, pursuing a relevant Bachelor's degree.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office; exposure to Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, and Agile concepts is a plus.
• Strong written communication, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a compliance-driven environment.