Trading Floor Intern: Build Core Market Making Skills

Optiver Private Jobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Accommodations provided

Commuting stipend

Office perks

Job summary

Optiver in Chicago is seeking an Institutional Trader Intern for a 10-week summer program starting in 2027. You’ll be on the trading floor, learn from industry experts, and gain hands-on experience in live markets, testing ideas and solving real market challenges with mentors.

You’ll receive a competitive package including flights, accommodations, commuting stipends, and potential for a full-time offer. Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in STEM, Business, or Economics and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and self-confidence.
• Superior quantitative and logical reasoning abilities.
• Interest in building and maintaining trading relationships.

Responsibilities

• Participate in trading fundamentals and market analysis.
• Assist in identifying trading opportunities and executing trades with counterparties.
• Develop external trading networks through relationship building.

Skills

Strong communication

Quantitative reasoning

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in STEM/Business/Economics

Job description

Optiver in Chicago is seeking an Institutional Trader Intern for a 10-week summer program starting in 2027. You’ll be on the trading floor, learn from industry experts, and gain hands-on experience in live markets, testing ideas and solving real market challenges with mentors.

You’ll receive a competitive package including flights, accommodations, commuting stipends, and potential for a full-time offer. Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in STEM, Business, or Economics and