Business Strategy Intern

Business Strategy Intern – Summer 2025

IEX (IEX Group, Inc.) is an exchange operator and technology company dedicated to innovating for performance in capital markets. Founded in 2012, IEX launched a new kind of securities exchange in 2016 that combines a transparent business model and unique architecture designed to protect investors. Today, IEX applies its proprietary technology and experience to drive performance across asset classes, serve all investors, and advocate for transparent and competitive markets.

IEX is looking for a highly driven candidate to work on the Chief of Staff’s team in the Summer of 2025. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is excited to learn about equity market structure and electronic trading. This is a cross-functional opportunity where you will leverage your technical, teamwork, and communication skills to improve operational efficiency and create materials for key stakeholders and executive leadership.

The Business Strategy Intern will report to the Chief of Staff’s team, with daily exposure to the Business Operations, Business Analytics, Product, and Executive teams. Interns will spend time developing an understanding of equity market structure dynamics and how an exchange operates while supporting the above teams through the completion of Strategic Projects that require the use of PowerPoint, Excel, and various other tools.

About You:

• Highly detail-oriented
• Self-starter
• Keen interest in electronic trading
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly Organized
• Strong ability to adapt and take on unfamiliar tasks
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Team player

What You’ll Do:

• Become a subject matter expert on the mechanics of electronic trading, U.S. equity market structure, data analysis, and apply those concepts when working with clients, internal teams, and improving our future products
• Develop expertise on IEX technology, systems, trading functionality, order types, and market data
• Shadow and assist members of various Exchange teams such as Business Operations, Business Development, Business Analytics, Product, and Market Policy
• Work closely with the team on prepping materials for client and investor presentations, identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, and ad-hoc research-based projects
• Prepare materials for and engage with IEX Executive Leadership
• Participate in IEX’s organization-wide internship program which includes networking events, group intern projects, and frequent opportunities to learn from company leadership

Your Background:

• Currently enrolled at an accredited university and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Familiarity with the mechanics of electronic trading and the stock market is a plus, but not a requirement
• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Tableau, KDB, and Salesforce are not required but are a big plus
• Ability to comprehend and apply complex concepts regarding equity market structure to your day-to-day is expected
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete requests promptly
• You possess a well-rounded skill set that will allow you to complete both technical and qualitative projects assigned by the team
  

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base pay is $30.00/hour for this NY-based position. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Here at IEX, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy not only complies with all applicable laws and protects workers' rights but is vital to IEX’s overall mission and values.