Options Trading Intern: Fast-Paced Market Analysis

PortalPlayer, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Group One Trading, LP is offering a Summer Internship for June–August 2027 in Chicago. The program seeks students from math, economics, physics, engineering or computer science with strong communication, analytical, computer, problem-solving and time management skills. Interns may enter the Trading Analyst program after completion.

Salary is $30-$35 per hour, and interns will gain exposure to market making and trading floor operations, with potential progression to junior trader roles.

Qualifications

• Majors from math, economics, physics, engineering or computer science encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must work well under pressure and have strong analytical and communication skills.
• Interns will be considered for a future Trading Analyst program and potential full-time roles.

Responsibilities

• Support trading operations on the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
• Anticipate traders' needs and deliver tasks quickly and accurately.
• Filter information for trading staff and report to management in a timely manner.
• Communicate with IT, vendors, clearing firm, brokers and exchange as needed.
• Develop and apply programming skills to market research and order entry tasks.

Skills

Mathematics

Economics

Physics

Engineering

Computer Science

Programming

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Job description

Group One Trading, LP is offering a Summer Internship for June–August 2027 in Chicago. The program seeks students from math, economics, physics, engineering or computer science with strong communication, analytical, computer, problem-solving and time management skills. Interns may enter the Trading Analyst program after completion.

Salary is $30-$35 per hour, and interns will gain exposure to market making and trading floor operations, with potential progression to junior trader roles.