Leadership Rotation Intern — Trading Ops & Finance (Chicago)

P2P; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided in Chicago

Mentorship program

Educational market fundamentals course

Job summary

DRW is seeking a driven LRN Analyst Intern in Chicago for a 10‑week program. You’ll contribute within a middle or back‑office team such as Global Trading Operations, Treasury, or Finance, delivering value on projects and daily tasks while learning the trading business inside out.

You’ll develop skills in Python, SQL and Excel, collaborate across diverse groups, and participate in mentorship, housing, and education sessions designed to accelerate your understanding of DRW's operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field with graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, CSV/JSON handling, API interaction) and SQL (JOINs, CTEs, PIVOT) is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP, INDEX MATCH, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and macros/VBA.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge to deliver value in your assigned team.
• Lead projects and participate in daily processes within the team.
• Analyze situations and develop solutions aligned with strategic goals.
• Gain in-depth understanding of the business and how trading functions work together.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Organization

Urgency

Self-starter

Rapid learning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Analytics

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

GitHub

Pandas

VBA

Job description

DRW is seeking a driven LRN Analyst Intern in Chicago for a 10‑week program. You’ll contribute within a middle or back‑office team such as Global Trading Operations, Treasury, or Finance, delivering value on projects and daily tasks while learning the trading business inside out.

You’ll develop skills in Python, SQL and Excel, collaborate across diverse groups, and participate in mentorship, housing, and education sessions designed to accelerate your understanding of DRW's operations.