Graduate Trader Internship Summer 2026

Graduate Trading Summer Internship 2026 - Amsterdam

Over the course of 9 weeks, you’ll get the day-to-day experience as a Trader at Maverick Derivatives. During this intership, which consists of hands-on project work, training sessions and workshops led by experienced traders, social activities and much more. This program prepares you for your next step to become a Graduate Trader in one of our trading teams. You will work on one of our trading desks with traders, developers, and other teams. If you demonstrate to be a good fit, you will be invited to join us as a full-time Graduate Trader after the program! The program kicks off on July 1st, 2026.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct comprehensive data analysis projects on financial markets;
• Perform in-depth quantitative analysis to support trading strategies;
• Provide insightful coverage on the latest news and developments;
• Support the trading team in various ad-hoc projects.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You have the right to work in the Netherlands, and preferably, you are already located in the Netherlands.
• You are full-time available between July – August, and free to transition to a Graduate role from September onwards. 
• You are a recent graduate or graduating in 2026 and have an academic background in a STEM subject or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python for data science and automation.
• Solid grasp of options theory concepts and a keen interest in options trading.
• Ability to effectively work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A detail-oriented person who consistently delivers work with accuracy and diligence.
• Nice to have: familiarity with SQL.

What We Bring to the Table

• Growth & Development: Exciting professional and personal growth prospects and formal training with continuous feedback.
• Work-Life Flexibility: 25 holiday days per year + flexible national public holidays.
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive remuneration and health insurance contribution.
• Fun & Community: Our office in the World Trade Center Amsterdam features a PS5 and table tennis setup, plus Maverick Moves - company-sponsored sports activities to help you unwind, stay active, and connect with colleagues.

The Interview Process

• Aptitudes & Programming Assessment (Duration: 70 minutes); 
• Introductory Interview (Duration: 30 minutes);
• Technical Interview (Duration: 1 hour)
• In-house assessment day

A pre-employment screening is part of our selection process.

Non-discrimination statement

At Maverick Derivatives, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe irrespective of any of the earlier mentioned characteristics, each person has the capacity to realize their inherent potential. This means we strive for diversity, equal opportunities for all and have zero tolerance for discrimination. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to send in their application. If you require any adjustments to be able to show us your best self during the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@maverickderivatives.com to discuss possibilities.

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We look forward to hearing from you!