Internship
Summer Internship 2025
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Interactive Brokers
1,001-5,000 employees
Online trading platform with low commissions
Chicago, IL, USA
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college/university at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate School academic level.
- Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Required 10-week program commitment
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Advanced skills in MS Excel desired
- Support the business on various projects in departments such as Client Services, Compliance, and Technical Support.
Interactive Brokers provides an online trading platform that allows individual traders, investors, and financial advisors to access a variety of financial instruments, including stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds. The platform operates globally, offering direct access to over 135 markets in 33 countries, which helps clients diversify their investments internationally. Interactive Brokers stands out from competitors by offering low commissions and financing rates, ensuring that trading remains affordable. They focus on best execution, aiming to secure the best prices for trades. Unique features include the ability to purchase fractional shares, making high-value stocks accessible to more investors, and the IMPACT app, which enables users to invest according to their personal values, such as sustainability. The goal of Interactive Brokers is to provide a comprehensive and cost-effective trading experience for clients around the world.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Greenwich, Connecticut
Founded
1977
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-powered news summaries enhance user engagement and trading activity.
- AI tools in the Advisor Portal attract financial advisors with enhanced capabilities.
- IBKR Desktop 0.12's new features for options traders increase trading volume and revenue.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from AI-powered platforms could erode market share.
- Settlement with FINRA may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage.
- Rapid technological advancements require costly updates, impacting profit margins.
What makes Interactive Brokers unique
- Interactive Brokers offers low commissions and financing rates, making trading affordable.
- The platform provides direct market access to over 135 markets in 33 countries.
- Innovative features like fractional shares and the IMPACT app cater to diverse investor needs.
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Benefits
Competitive Pay with discretionary bonus packages which include company stock grants
Comprehensive Health Plans that include extensive Vision, Dental and Prescription coverage
Daily Lunch Allowance
401K Retirement Savings Plan (generous company match)
Wellness Incentives
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Time and Sick Leave