Graduate Trader Programme 2025

Applications close 12pm GMT on Monday 3rd March. 

As a Trader Graduate, you will complete an intensive Options Market Making training programme run by our most talented traders, including theory training, education sessions, live-market trading, and programming courses. We will teach you the skills to trade with the latest available tools and we aim to give you responsibility for the profit and loss of your book as soon as you are ready.

We are looking for final year applicants from any quantitative background with a competitive nature and a strong understanding of probability and statistics to join our Graduate Trader Programme. The programme start date will be 1st September 2025.

Global mobility

All Graduates will complete the initial 3-month training period in London. Upon completion of training, Graduates will return to Maven’s Amsterdam office to complete trading placements on our Options Market Making desks.

What we’re looking for

• Outstanding numeracy
• Competitive nature and a strong understanding of probability and statistics
• Curiosity to learn with a keen interest in financial markets 
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to solve problems creatively 
• Strong communication skills and drive to work collaboratively  
• A final year undergraduate student or a final year masters student 
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, VBA, SQL, R, C++ or C#

What we offer:

• Opportunity to execute live trades within 3 months of starting
• Direct exposure and graduate training from industry leaders 
• The upside of start-up without the associated risks
• Informal, friendly and highly rewarding culture with a  relaxed dress code and frequent social events.
• Fast growing global firm where your work will have a significant impact