Trading Analyst Intern

Summer Internship, June - August 2027 (Must be an active college student during Fall 2027) About Group One Trading, LP 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 asset, we welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds specifically in 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 build a successful career in market making. Training and Career Path 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 & Responsibilities Stay keenly aware of critical situations and quickly shift from fast market to slow market conditions. Anticipate the needs of traders throughout the day and quickly comprehend and deliver tasks. Balance and resolve position discrepancies before opening bell; notify trading staff of unexpected position changes intra‑day.

Filter information to trading staff by necessity and report pertinent information to management in a timely fashion. Articulate the trading staff’s needs to IT, vendors, clearing firm, brokers/other market makers, and the exchange when necessary. Communicate via IM, telephone, and email as required.

Maintain excellent computer skills, including programming. Become fluent with applications that provide market research, theoretical/analytical data, order entry, and stock/option execution. Retain knowledge and apply past experience to current situations.

Demonstrate excellent math, probability, and game‑theory skills. Compensation Salary: $30 - $35 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr