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Group One Trading

Trading Analyst Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

Summer Internship, June - August 2027 (Must be an active college student during Fall 2027) Group One Trading, LP, a dynamic options trading firm, is actively seeking motivated individuals, who work ...

Group One Trading

Trading Analyst Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Summer Internship, June - August 2027 (Must be an active college student during Fall 2027) Group One Trading, LP, a dynamic options trading firm, is actively seeking motivated individuals, who work ...

Group One Trading

Trading Analyst Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

Successful Interns will have an opportunity to be accepted into our full-time Trading Analyst class, where they will learn the intricacies of options trading and the skills needed to make a ...

Group One Trading

Trading Analyst Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Summer Internship, June - August 2027(Must be an active college student during Fall 2027) Group One Trading, LP, a dynamic options trading firm, is actively seeking motivated individuals, who work ...

Keybank

Analyst Trader, FX Trading

Cleveland, OH

$80K - $150K/yr

Internship or coursework related to financial markets, trading, or quantitative finance (preferred) * Familiarity with FX products (spot, forwards, swaps, options) * Exposure to eFX trading platforms ...

KeyCorp

Analyst Trader, FX Trading

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

Internship or coursework related to financial markets, trading, or quantitative finance (preferred) * Familiarity with FX products (spot, forwards, swaps, options) * Exposure to eFX trading platforms ...

KeyBank

Analyst Trader, FX Trading

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

Internship or coursework related to financial markets, trading, or quantitative finance (preferred) * Familiarity with FX products (spot, forwards, swaps, options) * Exposure to eFX trading platforms ...

Group One Trading

Compliance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

We continue to expand our presence on exchanges as the options trading space evolves and grows ... Prior internship or experience in compliance, trading operations, or financial services preferred

Group One Trading

Compliance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

We continue to expand our presence on exchanges as the options trading space evolves and grows ... Prior internship or experience in compliance, trading operations, or financial services preferred

Group One Trading

Compliance Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

We continue to expand our presence on exchanges as the options trading space evolves and grows ... Prior internship or experience in compliance, trading operations, or financial services preferred

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship options trader in the United States is $118,282.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $200,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Internship Options Trader, you need strong quantitative skills, an understanding of financial markets, and foundational knowledge in options trading concepts, typically supported by coursework in finance, economics, mathematics, or related fields. Familiarity with Excel, programming languages like Python, and trading platforms such as Bloomberg or Thinkorswim is highly beneficial. Effective communication, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to perform well under pressure are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for analyzing market data, executing trades accurately, and contributing positively within a fast-paced trading environment.

What is an Internship Options Trader job?

An Internship Options Trader job is a temporary, entry-level position that provides hands-on experience in trading financial options. Interns typically assist with market analysis, risk assessment, trade execution, and strategy development under the guidance of experienced traders. The role helps build essential skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and decision-making in a fast-paced trading environment. Many firms use these internships to assess candidates for full-time trading roles after graduation.

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As an Internship Options Trader, your day might start with reviewing market news and preparing trade ideas based on current financial events. You'll often analyze large datasets, run simulations, and support senior traders with research or trade execution. Interns typically collaborate closely with team members in both trading and research departments, attending meetings and learning to navigate real-time market challenges. This role provides hands-on exposure to high-stakes decision making and can set the stage for a career in quantitative trading or investment analysis.

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Trading Analyst Intern

Group One Trading

Chicago, IL • On-site

Other

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Summer Internship, June - August 2027

(Must be an active college student during Fall 2027)

Group One Trading, LP, a dynamic options trading firm, is actively seeking motivated individuals, who work well in high-pressure environments, to support our operations on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Although knowledge of the options industry is an obvious asset, we are seeking college students from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically in the areas of mathematics, economics, physics, engineering or computer science. Candidates should be comfortable working in a trading environment, and possess excellent communication, analytical, computer, problem-solving, and time management skills. Successful Interns will have an opportunity to be accepted into our full-time Trading Analyst class, where they will learn the intricacies of options trading and the skills needed to make a successful career in market making.

Our training program teaches analysts the essentials of stock options trading and the skills that make for a successful career on the trading floor. Trading Analysts will be employed as option floor associates and receive a guaranteed salary during their time in the program, with the expectation that 'graduates' will go on to become Junior Traders then onto highly compensated Group One Traders.

EXPECTATIONS
Keen awareness of critical situations, ability to shift from fast market to slow market conditions quickly and efficiently.


Anticipate the needs of traders throughout the day, quick comprehension and delivery of tasks.


Balance/resolve position discrepancies before opening bell; notify trading staff of unexpected position changes intra-day.


Ability to filter information to trading staff by necessity; reporting pertinent information to management in a timely fashion.


Interns are required to articulately voice needs of the trading staff to IT, vendors, clearing firm, brokers/other market makers, and the exchange if necessary.


To be well versed with all methods of communication provided by Group One these may include but are not limited to IM, telephone, and email.


Excellent computer skills including some programming skills. They should become fluent with both the usage and rules of all applications that provide market research, theoretical/analytical data, order entry applications, and stock/option execution.


Retention of knowledge and ability to apply past experience to current situations is critical.


Excellent math, probability, game theory skills.

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