About the role#
As a Trade Support Intern, you will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of trading, technology, and operations. You will contribute to the tools, workflows, and processes that keep trading desks running effectively. This role involves completing a challenging project under the guidance of a team mentor, participating in an options course designed for developers, and engaging in various educational and social activities.
What you'll do#
- Refactor and improve existing scripts within the trade support team.
- Support trade capture across a range of products, including futures, futures options, equities, equity options, and index options.
- Provide operational and technical support to FICC trading desks.
- Assist with tool functionality and testing for front-end operations.
- Contribute to reporting and data analysis.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Proficiency in Python programming.
- Experience with version control systems, specifically GitHub.
- Demonstrated experience with development work or similar technical projects.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $110,000 annual base salary.
- Housing: Fully furnished apartments are provided near the office.
About DRW
DRW is a financial services firm that trades and invests across various asset classes and global markets. The company relies on technology, research, and risk management to identify trading opportunities. It maintains a presence in multiple international locations with its headquarters in Chicago. The firm employs approximately 2,500 people.
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