Summer 2026

Intern

Software Developer

Posted on 8/1/2025

DV Trading

DV Trading

201-500 employees

Proprietary trading liquidity provider across derivatives

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Must work onsite at London office five days per week.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
C/C++
Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and expected to graduate between Winter 2026 and Summer 2027
  • Proficient in one or more general purpose programming languages, including C++ and Python
  • Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work onsite at our London office 5 days a week

DV Trading provides liquidity in financial markets by trading with its own capital across derivatives, securities, and energy products. The firm uses a mix of quantitative models and discretionary trading to make and take liquidity on exchanges, relying on advanced technology and extensive market relationships to execute trades efficiently. By operating headquartered in North America with a U.S. division in Chicago and an energy desk in New York, its approach combines algorithmic strategies with human insight to react quickly to market conditions. Compared with peers, DV Trading emphasizes a flat, collaborative culture and merit-based decision making that enables fast adaptation and close coordination across trading desks. The company aims for outsized returns by continually providing liquidity and capitalizing on market opportunities while serving institutional investors, hedge funds, and other financial entities.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Over 500 traders across Chicago, New York, London, Toronto, Dubai, Miami, Houston, Bahamas enhance liquidity.
  • DV Group affiliates include two broker-dealers, crypto market maker, and investment adviser for scalable strategies.
  • Flat structure empowers collaboration, meritocracy, and rapid adaptation to market changes since 2016 spinout.

What critics are saying

  • Jump Trading erodes futures margins with superior HFT tech in 6-12 months.
  • CFTC suspends energy desk for manipulative natural gas trades in 12-18 months.
  • Citadel displaces crypto affiliate in Bitcoin liquidity in 3-6 months.

What makes DV Trading unique

  • DV Trading combines quantitative and discretionary strategies across derivatives, securities, and energy markets.
  • DV Commodities rebranded in April 2025, expanding into metals and agricultural commodities from energy focus.
  • Proprietary software provides scalable access to futures, options, equities, FX, fixed income, and crypto.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

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