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    Trade Support Intern

    DRW · Chicago, Illinois, United States

    rollingOn-sitePaidPosted 2026-07-13
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    About the role#

    As a Trade Support Intern, you will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of trading, technology, and operations. You will work on projects designed to improve the tools, workflows, and processes that keep trading desks running effectively. You will be paired with a mentor to guide your professional development and will complete an options course tailored for developers to help you understand how your technical solutions function in real-time markets.

    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#

    • Currently pursuing 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
    • Work Modality: On-site
    • Term: Rolling
    • Compensation: $110,000 annual base salary
    • Additional benefits: Fully furnished housing provided near the office
    Relevant fields:Computer Science

    About DRW

    DRW is a privately held financial services firm headquartered in Chicago that employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The organization executes trading and investment strategies across a variety of global asset classes and instruments. Operations rely on a combination of internal research, risk management protocols, and proprietary technology to navigate markets with varying time horizons. The firm maintains a focus on collaborative problem-solving and analytical work.

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