Equity Trading Intern — Mentored, Hands-On Markets

Open Roles; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch twice per week

Tuesday in-office breakfast

Job summary

Trillium is seeking an Equity Trader Intern to learn markets and our proprietary technology. Working with a mentor, you will research and enhance trading strategies across US, Canadian, and OTC equities and the US options market, while strengthening your quantitative and analytical skills.

This paid internship runs six weeks (June–July 2027) and pays $1,000 per week (gross). Interns who prove a good fit may receive offers to become full-time equity traders after graduation.

Qualifications

• Analytically minded and curious about financial markets.
• Team-oriented mindset with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Research market microstructure patterns and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate on daily trade reviews with senior traders.
• Follow industry and market news to inform trading ideas.
• Work closely with a dedicated mentor to learn proprietary tools.
• Participate in group meetings hosted by senior traders.
• Attend educational seminars to learn proprietary trading tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team-oriented

Entrepreneurial spirit

Eager to learn

Education

Economics

Mathematics

Finance

Job description

Trillium is seeking an Equity Trader Intern to learn markets and our proprietary technology. Working with a mentor, you will research and enhance trading strategies across US, Canadian, and OTC equities and the US options market, while strengthening your quantitative and analytical skills.

This paid internship runs six weeks (June–July 2027) and pays $1,000 per week (gross). Interns who prove a good fit may receive offers to become full-time equity traders after graduation.