Trader Summer Internship Chicago 2026

TLDR

Complete a 9-week training program in Options Market Making while gaining insights into market making desks and networking opportunities.

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 Chicago Graduate Trader Programme, starting full-time in September 2026.

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 final year student, or recent graduate, with a bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field 

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
  • Extensive support network throughout your programme 

Following the Internship, successful candidates will be considered for a place on our 2026 Graduate Trader Programme in Chicago. 

Total Compensation Range: $110,000 - $120,000

 

Benefits

Free Meals & Snacks

Fully stocked kitchen with free breakfast and lunch

Maven is a proprietary trading firm that specializes in deploying capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies, making it a key liquidity provider for derivatives. With a focus on high-performance trading technology and innovative execution methods, we consistently rank among the top liquidity providers in the markets we operate. Our approach combines trading expertise and advanced tech to redefine the standards of efficiency in financial markets.

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$110,000 – $120,000 per year
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