Graduate Developer Programme Chicago 2027

Graduate Developer Programme Chicago 2027

Graduate Developer Program Chicago 2027

Maven Securities is a leading proprietary trading firm that leverages sophisticated technology and quantitative analysis to trade in global financial markets. We specialize in options and derivatives market making, where your skills can be directly applied to have a real impact.

At Maven, we believe exceptional careers are built deliberately. Our graduate program is designed for a small number of high-potential individuals each year, combining comprehensive training, real responsibility, and long-term development. We don't hire large classes with the expectation that only a few will succeed, we invest in every individual who joins the team.

Program details:

• Location:
  
  Chicago (based in London for training period)
• Program start date: 6th September 2027
• Final date to receive applications:
  Rolling basis
• Total compensation: $140k-$170k

You'll begin with a structured 10-week training program in London, designed to prepare you for a career in software development. This initial phase focuses on building the technical foundations and professional skills needed for the role, as well as forming crucial working relationships with your UK counterparts - both on the Graduate Program and more senior stakeholders.

Following training, you'll return to Chicago and roll onto two 14-week rotations, where you'll continue to learn through hands-on experience. Maven offers a few days of leave to support this transition, as well as travel, accommodation and relocation support.

What you will be doing:

• Build and optimize systems used in real-time trading
• Work on performance-critical infrastructure
• Collaborate directly with Developers and Traders
• Contribute to production systems early in your career

How and what you will learn:

• Progress through a structured onboarding program with clear learning milestones
• Build your foundation through theory and exercise-led training, led by Maven's Head of Technology Training & Graduates
• Our technical syllabus covers the fundamentals and beyond of Maven's main programming languages of C++, C# and Python, as well as Type Script and React
• We will teach you how to use and master Maven's in-house tools and systems. Maven utilizes the latest technology in order to meet and exceed our demanding business challenges. We believe in using the right tool for the right job with a strong focus on engineering rigor
• Attend regular check-ins with the Technology and Emerging Talent teams

Who you are:

Key criteria:

• A final-year undergraduate or master's student
• A genuine interest in software development and a curiosity to learn
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages
• A willingness to adopt and utilize emerging AI technologies

We're looking for someone who is:

• An entrepreneurial thinker with the ability to generate ideas, take initiative and drive innovation
• A critical problem solver and decision maker who can analyze situations, think clearly and make effective decisions
• An agile learner who is able to quickly acquire knowledge, take on feedback, adapt and apply insights across different contexts
• Able to synthesize information, resolve conflicting inputs, see the bigger picture, and translate complex information into actionable recommendations
• Collaborative and influential, able to build trust, work effectively with others and positively impact the team
• Results-focused and accountable, taking ownership and delivering outcomes reliably

Why Maven?:

• Dedicated In-House Trainers:
  Gain the tools to succeed in a rapidly evolving market, where AI is integral to our strategy and daily operations. Our tailored curriculums are led by in-house experts and cover both technical and professional skills, as well as guidance on how to adopt AI best practices
• Accelerate Your Career:
  Every permanent colleague receives a dedicated learning and development budget, full access to our online learning platform, and frequent training sessions led by our Maven experts
• Proven Pathways:
  Benefit from our structured pipeline programs that set you up for long-term success. Around a quarter of Maven's workforce joined through an Emerging Talent Program, with many staying from…