Internship

Trader Summer Internship Chicago 2027

Maven Securities · Emerging Talent - Trading

Where: Chicago
Posted: Aug 5

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.

What you'd do

Location: Chicago
Program start date: June 2027
You must have the right to work in the region you are applying for at the time of application
You must be a penultimate-year undergraduate or master’s student
You must not have applied for any other Maven programs in this cycle
Learn the foundations of options market making; we don’t assume prior knowledge
Build your understanding of pricing, probability and risk
You’ll spend most of your Internship on trading simulation, with classroom-based training to prepare for this in your first 2-3 weeks
Use the same tools that our Traders use - or opt to build your own - and see the same trades that are currently going through in the live market

What they want

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: motivated to take on risk and made decisions with uncertainty and partial information
Dedicated In-House Trainers: Learn through a training program designed and delivered by Maven’s Traders, built specifically for the Summer Trader Internship.
Our tailored curriculums are led by in-house experts and clever both technical and professional skills, as well as guidance on how to adopt AI best practices, which are integral to Maven’s strategy and daily operations
Accelerate Your Career: Maven is growing quickly and we’ll give you opportunities to learn from mistakes and try new things; your curiosity to learn is part of our growth story.
Plus, as an Intern, you can jump-start your Maven career by being considered for a full-time Graduate Trader role
Proven Pathways: Benefit from our structured pipeline programs that set you up for success from day one. Around a quarter of our workforce joined Maven through an Emerging Talent Program, including more than 50 of our current Traders
Supported to Succeed: We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can perform at your best. We offer recruitment support where needed, and employee resource groups that help build community across the firm

What you get

Free breakfast and lunch, plus snacks and drinks throughout the day
Frequent cohort-specific and office-wide social events, from welcome dinners and summer parties to company sports leagues and boat tours!
Wellbeing support, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
Wellness benefits, including free use of the building gym and ClassPass membership
The option of either $5,000 or accommodation costs paid for by Maven for the summer
Work in a forward-thinking environment where AI is integral to our strategy and daily operations