Institutional Trader Intern (2027 Start - Chicago)
Chicagoonsitejunior
via Greenhouse
About this role
As an Institutional Trader Intern at Optiver, you’ll spend your summer embedded in the fast-paced environment of our trading floor, learning from industry experts.
Through a combination of structured education sessions and hands-on experience in live market conditions, you’ll gain deep insight into how markets move and how our Institutional Traders make impact. You’ll test your ideas, sharpen your decision-making, and collaborate with peers and mentors to solve real market challenges.
By the end of the 10-week internship, you’ll be equipped with the foundational skills and knowledge required to succeed as an Institutional Trader at a top global trading firm.
What you’ll do:…
What we'd score you on
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Skills match
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Level fit
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3
Domain experience
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Recency
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Location fit
This role is based in Chicago. We weight your proximity and willingness to relocate.
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