As a winter intern, you will assist the ETF Trading team in intra-day and end-of-day processes and activities for the trading desk, working with Portfolio Management, Operations, and Trading Technology. You will be working with traders responsible for trading a wide range of securities and derivative instruments, including equity and fixed income securities, ETFs, futures and options, and OTC derivatives.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in booking transactions into trading systems and models
- Work with Operations for position matching, trade allocations and other post-trade activities
- Assist traders in end of day functions such as verifying NAV calculations, checking position tables, disseminating creation/redemption baskets etc.
Your Qualifications
- You are working toward a Bachelor’s in business, finance, economics or similar degree
- You have some experience, or strong interest in trade support ETFs, securities, and/or derivatives in equity, fixed income or foreign exchange markets
- Ability to understand the broader investment objectives behind trades
- Strong analytical and information technology skills are desirable
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Maturity, good judgment, and a professional demeanor
Location
Candidates hired into this role will be required to work in-person in the Milliman office in Chicago, IL on a weekly basis, but flexible work arrangements will be considered.
Compensation
The overall hourly rate range for this role is $21.00 - $43.00. A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
- 401(k) Plan – When an employee reaches 1,000 hours worked within 12 consecutive months, they become eligible for a 401(k) plan that includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work; Interns, Temporary, and Seasonal
Employees will earn PTO each pay period, based on 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. - Transportation – Pre-tax savings for eligible transit and parking expenses.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Skills Required
- Working toward a Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a similar field
- Some experience or strong interest in trade support, ETFs, securities, and/or derivatives across equity, fixed income, or foreign exchange markets
- Ability to understand broader investment objectives behind trades
- Strong analytical and information technology skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Maturity, good judgment, and professional demeanor
- Ability to work in person at the Chicago, Illinois office on a weekly basis
Milliman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Milliman and has not been reviewed or approved by Milliman.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes subsidized medical, dental, and vision, plus company-paid life, AD&D, and disability. Materials highlight robust health protections as part of the standard package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching is paired with profit-sharing contributions described as generous. These features can significantly bolster long-term compensation when contributions are strong.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family-building support (adoption and fertility) are available alongside caregiver and emotional support resources. These programs extend protection beyond core insurance to meet family needs.
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Milliman is among the world’s largest independent actuarial and consulting firms. Founded in Seattle in 1947, Milliman has offices in key locations worldwide. Through consulting practices in employee benefits, healthcare, investment, life insurance and financial services, and property & casualty/general insurance, Milliman serves the full spectrum of business, financial, government, union, education, and nonprofit organizations. In addition to consulting actuaries, Milliman’s body of professionals includes numerous other specialists, ranging from clinicians to economists.








