Graduate Trader Internship Summer 2026 - Amsterdam

Graduate Trader Internship Summer 2025 - Amsterdam

Application deadline - November 24th 

Over the course of 9 weeks of hands-on project work, training sessions and workshops led by experienced traders, social activities, and much more, you’ll get the day-to-day experience as a Trader at Maverick Derivatives. This program prepares you for your next step to become a Graduate Trader in one of our trading teams as you work on the trading desk with traders, developers, and others within our organisation – those who demonstrate to be a good fit will be invited to join us as a full-time Graduate Trader after the program!

Responsibilities

• 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 we are looking for

• Full-time availability between July – August. The start date of the program is July 1st, 2026;


• A recent graduate or someone graduating in 2026 who is already located in the Netherlands (or close);


• Academic background in a STEM subject or related;


• 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 detailed-oriented person who consistently delivers work with accuracy and diligence;


• Academic background in a STEM subject or related;


• Nice to have: familiarity with SQL.

What we offer

• A dynamic and lively team in an informal setting;


• Open & casual company culture;


• A true sense of responsibility in your work backed by trusting colleagues; 


• Market rate compensation;


• Exciting professional and personal growth prospects; 


• A budget dedicated to your professional development;


• Formal training and continuous feedback; 


• Public transport reimbursement;


• Maverick Moves - Company-sponsored opportunities to participate in various physical activities with your colleagues.

The interview process

• Aptitudes & Programming Assessment (Duration: 70 minutes); - 28 to 30 November


• Introductory Interview (Duration: 30 minutes);


• Technical Interview Day - mid - January (exact date to be decided).

The Technical Interview Day is the final step in the recruitment stage. During Interview Day, you will be invited to visit our office in Amsterdam, where you will participate in several discussions with potential future team members covering various topics.

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 [email protected] to discuss possibilities.

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We look forward to hearing from you!