Amsterdam Trader Summer Internship 2027

About the role

Maven Securities’ nine-week Amsterdam Trader Summer Internship introduces penultimate-year students to options market making. Interns receive structured options training, practise in trading simulations, shadow multiple desks, complete a project and develop practical decision-making skills. Successful interns may be considered for Maven’s Graduate Trader Programme the following year.

Responsibilities

• Build practical trading skills in Maven’s simulation environment using real market scenarios.
• Use traders’ tools or develop your own while observing live-market trades.
• Shadow traders across different desks and learn about their daily approaches.
• Complete an independent Reading Week project exploring an area of interest.
• Apply learning through mock trading, strategy testing and trading-related project work.

Training and Development

• Begin in London with three weeks of interactive options theory classes led by a trader.
• Learn options theory, pricing, probability, risk, macroeconomics and technical concepts.
• Progress into Amsterdam-based trading simulation and mock trading after classroom training.
• Receive ongoing feedback and progress through clear learning milestones.
• Learn how artificial intelligence is integrated into Maven’s daily work.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Be a penultimate-year undergraduate or master’s student.
• Demonstrate strong numeracy skills and a good understanding of probability and statistics.
• Show genuine interest in financial markets and curiosity to learn.
• Be willing to adopt and use emerging artificial intelligence technologies.
• Demonstrate initiative, critical problem-solving, adaptability and effective decision-making.
• Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively and take ownership under uncertainty.

Programme Details

• The programme runs from 21 June to 20 August 2027.
• The internship is based in Amsterdam, with its initial training period in London.
• Successful interns may be considered for the Graduate Trader Programme the following year.
• Visa sponsorship is available for selected roles, subject to Maven’s requirements.
• Interns receive a Maven buddy, structured reviews, regular feedback and day-to-day support.

Benefits

• Free accommodation in London within walking distance of Maven’s office.
• Relocation or living-cost assistance supports returning to Amsterdam for the remainder of the programme.
• Free daily breakfast and lunch, plus drinks and snacks in the office.
• Access to an on-site gym and regular social events.
• Social activities include welcome dinners, bowling, boat tours and end-of-programme celebrations.