Options Trading Analyst Internship

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Group One Trading Full time
About Group One Trading:

Group One Trading is a prominent specialist and market maker operating across all US equity option exchanges, including CBOE, NYSE, NASDAQ, MIAX, and BOX. Established over three decades ago, we have evolved into one of the largest privately owned options trading firms in the United States. Our presence spans major cities, with trading floors in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Philadelphia, alongside specialist roles in New York and Chicago. Our traders are dedicated to providing competitive liquidity across a diverse array of securities by managing extensive portfolios and delivering quotes across multiple exchanges simultaneously.

Group One Trading is dedicated to fostering a diverse workplace and proudly stands as an equal opportunity employer. We value transparency and collaboration, drawing from a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. Our goal is to cultivate an environment where all employees can engage and contribute to the success of the firm.

We are currently in search of driven individuals who thrive in high-pressure settings. While familiarity with the options market is beneficial, we welcome active students from various disciplines, particularly in mathematics, economics, physics, engineering, or computer science. Candidates should be adept at navigating a trading environment and possess strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. This internship offers a comprehensive introduction to the nuances of options trading and the essential skills required for a successful career in market making.

Internship Highlights:
  • Demonstrate acute awareness of critical market conditions, adapting swiftly between fast and slow market scenarios.
  • Proactively address the needs of traders throughout the trading day, ensuring prompt understanding and execution of tasks.
  • Communicate effectively across all departments, relaying essential information in a timely manner.
  • Clearly articulate the requirements of the trading team to systems, vendors, clearing firms, brokers, and exchanges as necessary.
  • Exhibit proficiency in all communication methods utilized by Group One Trading.
  • Complete the training program successfully within the designated timeframe for each phase, including opportunities for obtaining necessary industry licenses.
  • Become proficient in the use and regulations of both proprietary and non-proprietary applications and tools that facilitate market research, analytical data, and trade entry.
  • Retain knowledge and apply past experiences to current trading situations.
  • Possess strong mathematical, probability, and game theory skills.
*Candidates must be active college students and continue their studies in the semester following the internship.

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