Job Application for Chicago Graduate Trader Programme 2026 at Maven

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Applications close 12pm BST on Friday 17th October 2025. Please note, in order to be eligible for this position, you must currently have the right to work in the US.

As a Trader Graduate, you will complete an intensive training programme run by our most talented traders, including theory training, education sessions, live-market trading, and programming courses. We will teach you the skills to trade with the latest available tools and we aim to give you responsibility for the profit and loss of your book as soon as you are ready.

We are looking for final year applicants from any quantitative background with a competitive nature and a strong understanding of probability and statistics to join our Graduate Trader Programme in Chicago. The programme start date will be Monday 7th September 2026.

Training Location

All Graduates will complete an initial 3-month training period in London. Upon completion of training, candidates will be relocate to our Chicago office to join Options Market Making trading desks.

What we’re looking for

Strong numeracy and a good understanding of probability and statistics
Competitive nature and a curiosity to learn with a keen interest in financial markets
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to solve problems creatively
Good communication skills and drive to work collaboratively
A final year undergraduate student or a final year masters student
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, VBA, SQL, R, C++ or C#

What we offer:

Opportunity to execute live trades within 3 months of starting
Direct exposure and graduate training from industry leaders
Informal, friendly and highly rewarding culture with a relaxed dress code and social events.
Fast growing global firm where your work will have a significant impact

Please only apply to one of our Intern or Graduate programmes, as we are only able to consider your application for one programme.

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