Intern - Enabling Services, UIUX
About OCC:
A World Class Clearing Organization
OCC is the largest equity derivatives clearing organization in the world. We provide central counterparty clearing and settlement services for equity options, futures, options on futures, and securities lending transactions. We serve approximately 115 clearing members and 15 exchanges including CBOE, Nasdaq, and NYSE.
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 hungry for the chance to learn more, humble enough to admit they don’t know all the answers, and smart enough to recognize the opportunity. The OCC Internship Program provides students with the real-world skills to successfully transition into a career in the financial services industry. As an intern, you will help lead projects that help shape the future of OCC. This person will apply their skill-set and knowledge toward tackling designated projects. This an exciting opportunity to have a true impact on the company by designing and implementing solutions for real challenges facing the business. Here’s what we’re looking for:
Projects and Responsibilities:
- Designing UI wireframes and prototypes as part of Renaissance/Ovation project
- Creating user flows and user journey maps.
- Conducting user research tasks for the Renaissance/Ovation project.
- Creating documentation for content reviews, design releases, research, etc.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of Human-Centered Design principles
- Experience with UX prototyping, wireframing, and mapping tools. Figma preferred.
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
- User empathy and desire to improve digital experiences
What knowledge and skills will the intern gain from this internship?
- Skills in wireframing, project coordination and user research
- Time management, forecasting/estimating of work and product delivery.
- Ability to present their work at a team and management level.
- Ability to work with cross functional teams, in multiple locations.