HR Programs & Operations Intern

Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.

The Role

Geneva Trading is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Programs Intern to support the execution of our 10-week Summer Internship Program. In this role, you will be embedded within the HR team, acting as a key coordinator for the internship, while gaining a front-row seat to how a global trading firm operates.

You will serve as a foundational support layer, assisting with logistics, ensuring program materials are polished, and acting as a helpful point of contact for fellow interns. This role is designed for someone who enjoys the "behind-the-scenes" work that makes a program successful and is interested in transitioning into a full-time HR career after graduation.

What You’ll Do

• Program Coordination: Assist HR and Recruiting with the day-to-day logistics of the internship, including scheduling speaker sessions, tracking attendance, and organizing social events.

• Internal Communications Support: Serve as a friendly "go-between" for the HR team and the intern class, helping to distribute information and gather peer feedback.

• Quality Control: Review and proofread internal slide decks, manuals, and communications for consistency, formatting, and typos to ensure all program materials meet our professional standards.

• HR Content & Research: Assist with side projects focused on the employee experience, such as researching industry trends in benefits, wellness perks, and office culture to help keep our offerings competitive.

• HR Rotations & Shadowing: Beyond program support, you will have the opportunity to shadow members of the People Ops and Recruiting teams to learn about onboarding, candidate experience, and HR systems.

• Administrative Assistance: Support the HR team with data entry, and other ad-hoc projects that keep the department running efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

• Aspirations in HR: A clear desire to build a career in Human Resources, People Operations, or Talent Management within a high-performance corporate environment.

• Passion for the Employee Journey: An interest in understanding the "mechanics" of a successful internship—from initial onboarding to final performance reviews.

• Organizational Strength: You are someone who lives by your calendar and to-do lists; you enjoy keeping things on track and organized.

• A Keen Eye for Detail: You catch the small things, such asa misspelled word, a crooked logo, or an outdated date—before anyone else does.

• Reliability: You are a dependable "team player" who follows through on tasks and isn't afraid to ask for clarification to get the job done right.

• Professional Communication: You have clear written and verbal communication skills and can represent the HR team professionally to your peers.

• Discretion: You understand the sensitive nature of HR work and can be trusted to handle confidential information with the utmost maturity.

• Software Proficiency: Comfortable using Microsoft PowerPoint for deck updates and Excel for basic data tracking and lists.

Why Geneva Trading?

• Career Path: This internship is a primary pipeline for our permanent HR and Recruiting teams.

• Comprehensive Exposure: You won't just see one side of HR; you’ll see how everything from recruiting to daily operations connects.

• Mentorship: Work closely with experienced HR professionals who are invested in your growth and development.

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team that values precision, curiosity, and helping one another succeed.

Compensation:

Hourly Range: $25.00-$30.00/hr

The final hourly rate will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications.

This role is a temporary position and therefore is not eligible for Geneva Trading’s full-time employee benefits program.

Application expected to close: 3/23/2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.