Amsterdam 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. If you would like to be considered for our London Trader Summer Internship, applications will open on 7th September. We can only accept one application per candidate per recruitment cycle, so please ensure you apply to the role you are most interested in. Programme details Location: Amsterdam Programme dates: 21st June – 20th August 2027 Application deadline: Tuesday 20th 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, giving you a practical introduction to options market making. The programme starts in our London office, with three weeks of interactive options theory classes led by one of our traders. You’ll then return to Amsterdam, quickly progressing into 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 exploring an area of interest How and what you will learn Build your foundations in options market making - we don’t expect prior knowledge Develop your understanding of options theory, pricing, probability and risk with Maven’s in-house trainers Apply your knowledge through trading simulation, testing different strategies, learning from experience and building confidence as a trader Develop your understanding of the wider market through macroeconomics and technical training Progress through clear learning milestones, with ongoing feedback from the Trading and Emerging Talent teams Who…