Graduate Trader Internship Summer 2026

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.

• 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.

• YouhavetherighttoworkintheNetherlands,andpreferably,youarealreadylocatedintheNetherlands.
• Youarefull-timeavailablebetweenJuly–August,andfreetotransitiontoaGraduaterolefromSeptemberonwards.
• Youarearecentgraduateorgraduatingin2026andhaveanacademicbackgroundinaSTEMsubjectorarelatedfield.
• ProficiencyinPythonfordatascienceandautomation.
• Solidgraspofoptionstheoryconceptsandakeeninterestinoptionstrading.
• Abilitytoeffectivelyworkunderpressure.
• Excellentcommunicationskills.
• Adetail-orientedpersonwhoconsistentlydeliversworkwithaccuracyanddiligence.
• Nicetohave:familiaritywithSQL.

• Growth&Development:Excitingprofessionalandpersonalgrowthprospectsandformaltrainingwithcontinuousfeedback.
• Work-LifeFlexibility:25holidaydaysperyear+flexiblenationalpublicholidays.
• Compensation&Benefits:Competitiveremunerationandhealthinsurancecontribution.
• Fun&Community:OurofficeintheWorldTradeCenterAmsterdamfeaturesaPS5andtabletennissetup,plusMaverickMoves-company-sponsoredsportsactivitiestohelpyouunwind,stayactive,andconnectwithcolleagues.

• 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.

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.