London Trader Summer Internship 2027

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. 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. Programme details Location: London Programme dates: 21st June – 20th August 2027 Application deadline: 21st October 2026

Key requirements

You must have the right to work in the region you are applying for at the time of application You must be a penultimate-year undergraduate or master’s student You must not have applied for any other Maven programmes in this cycle 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. 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. What you will be doing Build practical trading skills in our simulation environment, applying your learning to real market scenarios Use the same tools as our traders - or build your own - and observe the same trades being executed in the live market Learn directly from traders across different desks through shadowing and regular interaction, with opportunities to ask questions and understand their day-to-day approach Take part in a dedicated Reading Week, working independently on a project and explo