Spring 2026

Infrastructure Internship

Posted on 10/6/2025

Gelber Group

Gelber Group

201-500 employees

Proprietary trading firm trading global assets

Compensation Overview

$25/hr

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Senior undergraduate student on track to graduate in 2026
  • Pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Strong interest in computers and information technology
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong critical thinking skills and a sense of urgency in providing support
  • Ability to lift or move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
Responsibilities
  • Part-time internship (up to 30 hours per week) with potential for full-time employment upon graduation
  • Opportunity to work up to 30 hours per week during the school year/summer – minimum 20 hours per week expected
  • Set up desktops, image computers, install software, configure printers, and perform basic PC troubleshooting
  • Provide systems administration support for Office 365
  • Learn from subject matter experts in Networking, Security, Linux, and Servers
  • Collaborate with both the Infrastructure team and the broader Trading office

Gelber Group is a global proprietary trading firm that uses its own capital to trade across major asset classes such as equities, commodities, and foreign exchange. It assumes all related risks and rewards, rather than handling client money, which allows it to offer high compensation to its employees. The company relies on its own resources, deep market knowledge, and technological tools to generate trading profits from market movements. Unlike brokers, hedge funds, or banks, Gelber Group does not manage external client funds but trades for its own account and serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. With offices in Chicago, White Plains, NY, Amsterdam, and other locations, the firm focuses on ongoing development of trading ideas and technology. Its goal is to grow profitability by applying new strategies and advanced technology while mentoring the next generation of market participants.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1982

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Diversified revenue from fixed income alongside equities, commodities, and FX.
  • 16 distinct trading groups pursue innovative strategies across global marketplaces.
  • Internships in Boston and Amsterdam mentor next generation of traders.

What critics are saying

  • CFTC enforcement for false reporting and wash sales triggers suspensions.
  • Jane Street's HFT tech slashes Gelber's profits in equities and futures.
  • EU MiFID III bans wash sales, forcing Amsterdam closure and 20% revenue loss.

What makes Gelber Group unique

  • Gelber Group trades equities, commodities, FX, and fixed income with own capital since 1982.
  • Amsterdam office Gelber Coöperatief U.A. accesses European markets for proprietary strategies.
  • 'Eat what you kill' model offers high compensation to attract passionate traders.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Charitable giving and company match

Casual, relaxed office environment

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