Job Application for Trader Summer Internship Chicago 2026 at Maven

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Applications will close on Friday 17th October 12pm GMT.

As a Trader Intern, you will complete a 9 week training programme in Options Market Making run by our traders. Throughout the internship you will gain insight into the work of our market making desks whilst having the opportunity to get to know us at our regular social events. At the end of the internship, you will be considered for a place on our 2027 Chicago Graduate Trader Programme.

You must be in your penultimate year of university in order to be eligible for this position. We are looking for candidates from any quantitative background with a competitive nature and a strong understanding of probability and statistics to join our team for the summer. The programme will run from 8th June 2026 - 7th August 2026.

What we are looking for:

Strong numeracy and a good understanding of probability and statistics
Competitive nature with 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 penultimate year student with a bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, VBA, SQL, R, C++ or C# desirable

What we offer:

Insight into the work of our market making desks
Direct training from industry leaders
Fully stocked kitchen with free breakfast and lunch
Informal, friendly and highly rewarding culture with a relaxed dress code and social events

Following the Internship, successful candidates will be considered for a place on our 2027 Graduate Trader Programme in Chicago.

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