Trader Summer Internship Chicago 2027

Summer Trader Internship Chicago 2027

Maven Securities is a leading proprietary trading firm that leverages sophisticated technology and quantitative analysis to trade in global financial markets. We specialize in options and derivatives market making, where your skills can be directly applied to have a real impact.

At Maven, we believe exceptional careers are built deliberately. Our summer internship is designed for a small number of high-potential students each year, combining structured training and practical exposure. We don’t hire large classes with the expectation that only a few will succeed, we invest in every individual who joins the program.

Program details

• Location: Chicago

• Program start date: June 2027

Total compensation: $110k - $120k

Join a structured 9-week training internship in our Chicago office, designed to give you a practical introduction to options market making. The program starts with options theory and progresses into trading simulation and mock trading, helping you build the core foundations of a Trader. You’ll also gain exposure to different desks through shadowing and project work.

Throughout the internship, you’ll be assessed on your performance and development. Successful interns may be considered for a place on our Graduate Trader Program the following year.

• Learn the foundations of options market making

• Build your understanding of pricing, probability and risk

• Apply your learning through trading simulation, mock trading and classroom-based training sessions

• Gain exposure to the tools, systems and desk environments used by our Traders

How and what you will learn

• Progress through a structured internship program with clear learning milestones.

• Build your foundation through theory-led training, including options theory, delivered by Maven’s in-house trainers

• Develop practical trading skills through simulation and mock trading sessions, building your understanding of screen and broker trading

• Take part in additional sessions such as macroeconomics, technical training and desk shadowing to further develop your learning

• Receive ongoing feedback and check-ins from the Trading and Emerging Talent teams

Key criteria

• A penultimate year undergraduate or master’s student

• Strong numeracy skills and a solid understanding of probability and statistics

• A genuine interest in financial markets and a curiosity to learn

• A willingness to adopt and utilise emerging AI technologies

We’re looking for someone who is

• An entrepreneurial thinker with the ability to generate ideas, take initiative and drive innovation

• A critical problem solver and decision maker who can analyze situations, think clearly and make effective decisions

• An agile learner who is able to quickly acquire knowledge, take on feedback, adapt and apply insights across different contexts

• Able to synthesize information, resolve conflicting inputs, see the bigger picture, and translate complex information into actionable recommendations

• Collaborative and influential, able to build trust, work effectively with others and positively impact the team

• Results-focused and accountable, taking ownership and delivering outcomes reliably

Why Maven?

• Dedicated In-House Trainers: Learn through a training program designed and delivered by