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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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How much do internship options trader jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Internship Options Trader position, and why are they important?

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.

What does a typical day look like for an Internship Options Trader?

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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Trade Support Operations Analyst

Trade Support Operations Analyst

Susquehanna International Group, LLP

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Per diem

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overview
Susquehanna has an opening for an Operations Analyst to join our brokerage team in support of our Institutional Sales Trading desk. In this role, you will support trading activity from execution by our traders through settlement, clearing, and post-trade analysis. This ensures that you will gain broad exposure across the operational activities on the desk including settlements, reconciliations, reporting, issue resolution, and variance analysis. Additionally, we will look forward to focusing on continuous automation and process improvement through collaboration with both operations and technology team members. This will also include testing these activities prior to rollout across the desk. In carrying out these responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to interact daily with traders, peers, clients, and our clearing firms to ensure that issues are resolved and trades are settled and cleared within required timeframes.
In this role, you will:
  • Maintain and support operational activities related to equity, ETF, and options trading activity on the desk
  • Manage high volume of emails/calls per day from traders, clients, clearing firms, etc. to ensure prompt resolution of inquiries and issues
  • Coordinate with technology team members to drive, test and facilitate automation opportunities and/or process improvements on the desk
  • Leverage tools such as Excel, VBA, SQL and Python to improve reporting capabilities and increase the speed with which any variances are resolved
  • Actively liaise with team members and our KYC team to facilitate client account opening and onboarding ensuring processes are seamless
  • Troubleshot and problem solve issues that may arise with trading activity on the desk
  • Provide support to both customers and sales traders as needed

What we're looking for
  • Minimum of three years of professional, co-op and/or internship experience in a trade support role required; previous experience supporting or with exposure to, Foreign and Domestic Equities, ETFs and Equity derivatives. Fixed Income also a plus
  • Possession of SIE & Series 57, or the ability to obtain both licenses within four months of hire, required
  • Demonstrated and strong experience with Excel required; experience with VBA, Access, Python, and/or SQL preferred
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to interact effectively with all levels of organization
  • Must be a self-starter, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems.
  • Reliable and flexible team player with a positive demeanor
  • Experience with Euroclear, DTCC CTM and/or Alert, or other trading programs, a plus

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