London Trader Summer Internship 2027

<p>Maven Securities is a leading proprietary trading firm that uses sophisticated technology and quantitative analysis to trade global financial markets. We specialise in options and derivatives market making, where your skills can have a real impact.</p> <p>At Maven, we believe exceptional careers are built deliberately. Our summer internship is designed for a small number of high-potential students each year, combining structured training with practical exposure. We don’t hire large classes expecting only a few to succeed; we invest in every individual who joins the programme.</p> <h2><strong>Programme details</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Location:</strong> London</li> <li><strong>Programme dates:</strong> 21st June – 20th August 2027</li> <li><strong>Application deadline:</strong> 12pm GMT 30th October 2026</li> <li><strong>Key requirements: </strong> <ul> <li>You must have the right to work in the region you are applying for at the time of application</li> <li>You must be a penultimate-year undergraduate or master’s student</li> <li>You must not have applied for any other Maven programmes in this cycle</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Join a structured nine-week internship in our London office, giving you a practical introduction to options market making. The programme starts with options theory before quickly progressing to trading simulation and mock trading, helping you build the foundations you need to become a trader. You’ll also gain exposure to different desks through shadowing and project work.</p> <p>Throughout the internship, you’ll be assessed on your performance and development. Successful interns may be considered for our Graduate Trader Programme the following year.</p> <h2><strong>What you will be doing</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Build practical trading skills in our simulation environment, applying your learning to real market scenarios</li> <li>Use the same tools as our traders - or build your own - and observe the same trades being executed in the live market</li> <li>Learn directly from traders across different desks through shadowing and regular interaction, with opportunities to ask questions and understand their day-to-day approach</li> <li>Take part in a dedicated Reading Week, working independently on a project and exploring an area of interest</li> </ul> <h2><strong>How and what you will learn</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Build your foundations in options market making - we don’t expect prior knowledge</li> <li>Develop your understanding of options theory, pricing, probability and risk with Maven’s in-house trainers</li> <li>Apply your knowledge through trading simulation, testing different strategies, learning from experience and building confidence as a trader</li> <li>Develop your understanding of the wider market through macroeconomics and technical training</li> <li>Progress through clear learning milestones, with ongoing feedback from the Trading and Emerging Talent teams</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Who you are</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Key criteria</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Strong numeracy skills and a good understanding of probability and statistics</li> <li>A genuine interest in financial markets and a curiosity to learn</li> <li>A willingness to adopt and utilise emerging AI technologies</li> </ul> <h3><strong>We’re looking for someone who is</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>An entrepreneurial thinker</strong> who takes the initiative to generate ideas that further your learning and improve existing tools or systems</li> <li><strong>A critical problem solver and decision-maker</strong> who analyses situations and makes effective decisions</li> <li><strong>An agile learner</strong> who quickly acquires knowledge, responds to feedback and adapts to new situations</li> <li><strong>Able to synthesise information</strong> and turn complex or conflicting inputs into clear, actionable insights and decisions</li> <li><strong>Collaborative and influential</strong>, able to build trust, share what you have learned and work effectively with others</li> <li><strong>Results-focused and accountable</strong>, comfortable taking ownership and making decisions in the face of uncertainty and with incomplete information</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Why Maven?</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Dedicated in-house trainers:</strong> Learn through a programme designed for the Summer Trader Internship and delivered by Maven’s traders and in-house experts, covering technical and professional skills, as well as how AI is integrated into our daily work</li> <li><strong>Accelerate your career:</strong> Learn by trying new things, making mistakes and developing quickly. We’ve had traders progress to head-of-desk roles within two and a half years of joining as graduates. If you perform well and are ready, you can progress quickly</li> <li><strong>Proven pathways:</strong> Around a quarter of our workforce joined through an Emerging Talent Programme, including more than 50 of our current traders</li> <li><strong>Supported to succeed:</strong> Receive regular feedback, structured reviews and day-to-day support, including a Maven buddy</li> <li><strong>We invest in you:</strong&gt