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About the Role

As an Equity Trader Intern, you will spend the summer learning about the markets and Trillium’s proprietary technology. Working closely with a designated mentor, you will research and enhance our existing trade strategies. You will develop a solid understanding of the US, Canadian, and OTC equity markets, along with the US options market, while strengthening your communication, quantitative, and analytical skills. Here, you’ll practice and grow your understanding of economics, risk assessment, and decision-making by placing simulated split-second buy and sell orders using our proprietary keyboard-based trading platform. Interns who prove they are a great fit for Trillium during the internship may receive offers to become full-time equity traders after graduation.

Responsibilities

Researching market microstructure patterns for inefficiencies
Collaboration on daily trade review
Following industry and overall market news
Working closely with a dedicated mentor
Participating in group meetings hosted by senior traders
Educational seminars to learn proprietary trading tools

Requirements

Rising seniors (Spring 2028 graduation) with a cumulative 3.5+ GPA
Students entering their senior year of undergraduate or final year of a master's program are encouraged to apply
Resourceful thought process
Team-oriented mindset
Entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated through extracurricular activities and/or group projects
Record of academic achievement
Analytically minded
Intellectually curious
Strong interest in financial markets
Competitive
Adaptable
Persevering
Trillium will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Skills

Communication skills
Quantitative skills
Analytical skills

Location

New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Miami, FL

Work Type

Internship
Full-time (post-graduation potential)

Experience Level

Intern

Education Level

Undergraduate or Master's program

Salary/Compensations

$1,000/week (gross)

Benefits

Catered lunch twice per week
Tuesday breakfast in-office
Collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment
Mission-driven company

About the Company

Trillium is a leading proprietary trading firm active in US Equities, US Options, Canadian Equities, and OTC Equities.
We have trading technology built, tested, and optimized in-house.
Our engineers and technologists collaborate with our traders to deliver tools and functionality designed to support their needs.
Our passion for the markets and our drive to succeed have propelled our track record of growth and profitability for over 20 years.
We are a team of problem solvers and independent thinkers dedicated to seizing market opportunities.
Headquartered in New York City, with additional trading floors in Chicago and Miami.
Visit www.trlm.com to learn more.

Equal Opportunity

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions at Trillium are based on merit, qualifications, and the needs of the company.
Trillium does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, ancestry, military status, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or any other legally protected basis protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability should contact careers@trlm.com.