Macro Trading Intern — Summer 2027, Learn & Pitch Live Ideas

Gelber Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch

On-site gym

Stocked pantry

Social events

Job summary

Gelber Group in Chicago, IL offers a Discretionary Trading Internship for Summer 2027. This 10-week program begins in June 2027 and runs through early August, with an education portion followed by placement on a discretionary trading desk.

You will sit with full-time traders, learn macro trading processes, pitch weekly ideas, and participate in a multi-week simulated trading exercise. The internship is a hands-on, fast-paced experience designed to evaluate candidates for full-time roles; the

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior in undergraduate program, or recent graduate.
• Interest in financial markets is a must, but prior experience or knowledge is not required.
• Demonstrated interest in economics or a related field, via classwork or extracurricular activities.
• Curiosity, self-motivation, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with others in a competitive environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn, understand, and apply new concepts.
• Superior analytical skills with a proven strong mathematical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Sit on a trading desk with full-time traders.
• Gain understanding of financial markets through an intensive program.
• Topics include asset class basics, macro fundamentals, technical analysis, and risk management.
• Pitch weekly trade ideas and receive feedback on quality and execution.

Skills

Curiosity

Self-motivation

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Mathematical aptitude

Education

Undergraduate student

Recent graduate

Job description

Gelber Group in Chicago, IL offers a Discretionary Trading Internship for Summer 2027. This 10-week program begins in June 2027 and runs through early August, with an education portion followed by placement on a discretionary trading desk.

You will sit with full-time traders, learn macro trading processes, pitch weekly ideas, and participate in a multi-week simulated trading exercise. The internship is a hands-on, fast-paced experience designed to evaluate candidates for full-time roles; the