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Maven SecuritiesChicago, ILInternship

Trader Summer Internship Chicago 2027

Maven Securities offers a 9-week Summer Trader Internship in Chicago starting June 2027. The program provides structured training in options market making, trading simulations, and desk shadowing, preparing interns for potential Graduate Trader roles.

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Program Details

  • 9-week internship starting June 2027 in Chicago office
  • Structured training in options theory and market making
  • Includes trading simulation, mock trading, and project work
  • Exposure to different trading desks through shadowing
  • Ongoing performance assessments during internship
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Responsibilities

  • Learn foundations of options market making
  • Understand pricing, probability, and risk concepts
  • Apply learning via trading simulations and mock trading
  • Gain hands-on experience with trading tools and systems
  • Participate in macroeconomics and technical training
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Learning & Development

  • Theory-led training by in-house expert traders
  • Practical trading skills through simulations
  • Sessions on macroeconomics and technical topics
  • Regular feedback and check-ins from teams
  • Guidance on adopting AI technologies in trading
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Candidate Requirements

  • Penultimate year undergraduate or master's student
  • Strong numeracy and understanding of probability/statistics
  • Genuine interest in financial markets
  • Willingness to use emerging AI technologies
  • Entrepreneurial thinker with initiative