Trading Tech Intern — Python, Data & Front‑Office Ops

Drweng; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing near office

Job summary

DRW is seeking a Trade Support Intern in Chicago to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of trading, technology, and operations. You will help improve tools, workflows, and processes that keep our trading desks running effectively.

Responsibilities include refactoring scripts, supporting trade capture across asset classes, and contributing to reporting and data analysis. Housing is provided and mentoring is available in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in Computer Science
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Experience with version control systems (GitHub)
• Demonstrated experience with development work or similar technical projects
• Work authorization in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Refactor and improve existing scripts within the trade support team.
• Support trade capture across futures, futures options, equities, equity options, and index options.
• Provide operational and technical support to the firm’s FICC trading desks.
• Assist with tool functionality and testing to support front-end operations.
• Contribute to reporting and data analysis.

Skills

Python

Development experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

Job description

DRW is seeking a Trade Support Intern in Chicago to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of trading, technology, and operations. You will help improve tools, workflows, and processes that keep our trading desks running effectively.

Responsibilities include refactoring scripts, supporting trade capture across asset classes, and contributing to reporting and data analysis. Housing is provided and mentoring is available in a collaborative environment.